Trademark Class 37: Construction, installation and repair
In short: Class 37 is a services class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers construction, installation, repair, maintenance and cleaning services, plus mining extraction and oil and gas drilling. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 37 heading
Construction services; installation and repair services; mining extraction, oil and gas drilling.
What Class 37 includes
- Construction
- Building contractor
- Plumbing
- Electrical installation and repair
- Interior and exterior painting
- AC installation and repair
- Carpentry
- Vehicle servicing and repair
- EV charging
- Computer hardware repair
- Mobile phone repair
- Building cleaning and housekeeping
- Laundry and dry cleaning
- Pest control (non-agricultural)
- Building renovation and restoration
Not in Class 37
These are often filed in Class 37 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Architectural services and construction plans | Class 42: Technology, software and scientific services |
| Software installation and maintenance | Class 42: Technology, software and scientific services |
| Custom tailoring and textile dyeing | Class 40: Material treatment and custom manufacturing |
| Storage of goods | Class 39: Transport, travel and storage |
| Pest control for agriculture or horticulture | Class 44: Medical, beauty and agricultural services |
Businesses that file in Class 37
| Business | Classes they usually file |
|---|---|
| Solar energy company | Class 9, Class 37 |
| Real estate developer / broker | Class 36, Class 37 |
| Construction company / contractor | Class 37 |
| Interior design firm | Class 42, Class 37 |
| Jewellery brandClass 37 if relevant | Class 14 |
| Consumer electronics & electrical goodsClass 37 if relevant | Class 9 |
| Automobiles / EV makerClass 37 if relevant | Class 12 |
| Architecture firmClass 37 if relevant | Class 42 |
| Paints & coatingsClass 37 if relevant | Class 2 |
Fee to register a trademark in Class 37
| 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 37: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 37?
Class 37 is a services class. It covers construction, installation, repair, maintenance and cleaning services, plus mining extraction and oil and gas drilling. Examples include construction, building contractor, plumbing, electrical installation and repair, interior and exterior painting.
What is not included in Class 37?
Architectural services and construction plans: Class 42. Software installation and maintenance: Class 42. Custom tailoring and textile dyeing: Class 40. Storage of goods: Class 39. 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 37?
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 37?
Solar energy company, Real estate developer / broker, Construction company / contractor, Interior design firm usually file in Class 37. Solar panels for producing electricity are Class 9 and their installation is Class 37.
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