Trademark Class 33: Alcoholic beverages (except beer)
In short: Class 33 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers alcoholic beverages other than beer, such as wines, spirits, liqueurs, alcoholic cider and pre-mixed alcoholic drinks, and alcoholic preparations for making them. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 33 heading
Alcoholic beverages, except beers; alcoholic preparations for making beverages.
What Class 33 includes
- Whisky
- Rum
- Vodka
- Gin
- Brandy
- Wine
- Liqueurs
- Alcoholic cider
- Pre-mixed alcoholic drinks (not beer-based)
- Bitters
- Spirits
Not in Class 33
These are often filed in Class 33 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Beer | Class 32: Beer, soft drinks and juices |
| De-alcoholised drinks | Class 32: Beer, soft drinks and juices |
| Soft drinks and soda used as mixers | Class 32: Beer, soft drinks and juices |
| Medicinal beverages | Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and medical preparations |
Businesses that file in Class 33
| Business | Classes they usually file |
|---|---|
| Alcoholic drinks (spirits, wine, beer) | Class 33, Class 32 |
Fee to register a trademark in Class 33
| 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 33: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 33?
Class 33 is a goods class. It covers alcoholic beverages other than beer, such as wines, spirits, liqueurs, alcoholic cider and pre-mixed alcoholic drinks, and alcoholic preparations for making them. Examples include whisky, rum, vodka, gin, brandy.
What is not included in Class 33?
Beer: Class 32. De-alcoholised drinks: Class 32. Soft drinks and soda used as mixers: Class 32. Medicinal beverages: Class 5. 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 33?
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 33?
Alcoholic drinks (spirits, wine, beer) usually file in Class 33. Spirits, wine and other alcoholic drinks are Class 33, but beer is Class 32, so file only in the class(es) you actually sell.
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