Trademark Class 32: Beer, soft drinks and juices
In short: Class 32 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers non-alcoholic drinks such as water, soft drinks, juices, energy and sports drinks, syrups and concentrates, and also beer. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 32 heading
Beers; non-alcoholic beverages; mineral and aerated waters; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making non-alcoholic beverages.
What Class 32 includes
- Packaged drinking water
- Mineral water
- Soda and soft drinks
- Fruit juices
- Fruit drinks
- Energy drinks
- Sports drinks
- Smoothies
- Syrups for making drinks
- Beer
- Non-alcoholic beer
Not in Class 32
These are often filed in Class 32 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Alcoholic drinks other than beer | Class 33: Alcoholic beverages (except beer) |
| Milkshakes and milk-based drinks | Class 29: Meat, dairy, edible oils and processed foods |
| Plant milks such as soya or almond milk | Class 29: Meat, dairy, edible oils and processed foods |
| Tea- or coffee-based drinks | Class 30: Coffee, tea, flour, spices and bakery |
| Dietetic drinks for medical use | Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and medical preparations |
Businesses that file in Class 32
Fee to register a trademark in Class 32
| 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 32: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 32?
Class 32 is a goods class. It covers non-alcoholic drinks such as water, soft drinks, juices, energy and sports drinks, syrups and concentrates, and also beer. Examples include packaged drinking water, mineral water, soda and soft drinks, fruit juices, fruit drinks.
What is not included in Class 32?
Alcoholic drinks other than beer: Class 33. Milkshakes and milk-based drinks: Class 29. Plant milks such as soya or almond milk: Class 29. Tea- or coffee-based drinks: Class 30. 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 32?
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 32?
Beverages: juice, soft drinks, packaged water, Alcoholic drinks (spirits, wine, beer) usually file in Class 32. Non-alcoholic drinks, fruit juices, mineral water and syrups for making drinks are Class 32.
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