Trademark Class 31: Fresh produce, plants and animal feed
In short: Class 31 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers raw, unprocessed farm, forestry and sea products, fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs, live plants, flowers and animals, seeds and bulbs for planting, animal feed, pet food and malt. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 31 heading
Raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products; raw and unprocessed grains and seeds; fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs; natural plants and flowers; bulbs, seedlings and seeds for planting; live animals; foodstuffs and beverages for animals; malt.
What Class 31 includes
- Fresh fruits
- Fresh vegetables
- Fresh herbs
- Seeds for planting
- Seedlings and saplings
- Flower bulbs
- Live plants
- Fresh flowers
- Unprocessed rice and grains
- Unprocessed nuts
- Live animals and live fish
- Cattle feed and fodder
- Pet food
- Litter for pets
- Malt for brewing
Not in Class 31
These are often filed in Class 31 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Medicated animal feed and supplements for animals | Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and medical preparations |
| Preserved, dried or cooked fruits and vegetables | Class 29: Meat, dairy, edible oils and processed foods |
| Semi-worked wood | Class 19: Non-metallic building materials |
| Artificial fishing bait | Class 28: Toys, games and sporting goods |
| Tobacco | Class 34: Tobacco and smokers’ articles |
Businesses that file in Class 31
Fee to register a trademark in Class 31
| Applicant | Government fee (online) |
|---|---|
| Individual, startup or small enterprise | ₹4,500 |
| All other applicants | ₹9,000 |
Official Form TM-A fee per class. Source: IP India, Forms & Official Fees.
Class 31: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 31?
Class 31 is a goods class. It covers raw, unprocessed farm, forestry and sea products, fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs, live plants, flowers and animals, seeds and bulbs for planting, animal feed, pet food and malt. Examples include fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, fresh herbs, seeds for planting, seedlings and saplings.
What is not included in Class 31?
Medicated animal feed and supplements for animals: Class 5. Preserved, dried or cooked fruits and vegetables: Class 29. Semi-worked wood: Class 19. Artificial fishing bait: Class 28. Check every product or service you offer, because each must be filed in the class it belongs to.
What is the fee to register a trademark in Class 31?
The government fee is ₹4,500 per class when filed online by an individual, startup or small enterprise, and ₹9,000 for other applicants. Ofin’s trademark registration starts at ₹6,999 inclusive of GST for one class, with the government fee included.
Which businesses register in Class 31?
Organic food & staples (rice, atta, oils, ghee, pulses, honey), Agriculture / seeds / plant nursery, Pet food & pet care usually file in Class 31. Rice, flour and honey are Class 30, edible oils, ghee and prepared pulses are Class 29, and fresh produce and unprocessed grains are Class 31.
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