Trademark Class 34: Tobacco and smokers’ articles
In short: Class 34 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers tobacco and tobacco substitutes, cigarettes and cigars, electronic cigarettes and oral vaporizers, smokers' articles and matches. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 34 heading
Tobacco and tobacco substitutes; cigarettes and cigars; electronic cigarettes and oral vaporizers for smokers; smokers' articles; matches.
What Class 34 includes
- Cigarettes
- Cigars
- Tobacco
- Chewing tobacco
- Snuff
- Hookahs
- Herbs for smoking
- Rolling papers
- Lighters for smokers
- Matches
- Ashtrays
- Electronic cigarettes
Not in Class 34
These are often filed in Class 34 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Tobacco-free cigarettes for medical purposes | Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and medical preparations |
| Batteries and chargers for e-cigarettes | Class 9: Electronics, software and scientific devices |
| Ashtrays for cars | Class 12: Vehicles |
Businesses that file in Class 34
| Business | Classes they usually file |
|---|---|
| Tobacco & smokers' products | Class 34 |
Fee to register a trademark in Class 34
| 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 34: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 34?
Class 34 is a goods class. It covers tobacco and tobacco substitutes, cigarettes and cigars, electronic cigarettes and oral vaporizers, smokers' articles and matches. Examples include cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff.
What is not included in Class 34?
Tobacco-free cigarettes for medical purposes: Class 5. Batteries and chargers for e-cigarettes: Class 9. Ashtrays for cars: Class 12. 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 34?
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 34?
Tobacco & smokers' products usually file in Class 34. Tobacco, cigarettes, smokers' articles, lighters and matches are Class 34.
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