Trademark Class 4: Industrial oils, lubricants and fuels
In short: Class 4 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers industrial oils and greases, lubricants, fuels (including electrical energy), illuminants, and candles and wicks for lighting. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 4 heading
Industrial oils and greases, wax; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting.
What Class 4 includes
- Engine oil and motor oil
- Lubricants and grease
- Petrol
- Diesel
- Fuel gas
- Coal and charcoal
- Firewood
- Biofuels
- Candles
- Scented candles
- Industrial wax
- Electrical energy
- Dust-binding compositions
Not in Class 4
These are often filed in Class 4 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Anti-rust oils and oils for preserving wood | Class 2: Paints, dyes and colourants |
| Polishing wax and depilatory wax | Class 3: Cosmetics, toiletries and cleaning products |
| Massage candles for cosmetic purposes | Class 3: Cosmetics, toiletries and cleaning products |
| Dental wax | Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and medical preparations |
| Wicks for cigarette lighters | Class 34: Tobacco and smokers’ articles |
Businesses that file in Class 4
Fee to register a trademark in Class 4
| 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 4: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 4?
Class 4 is a goods class. It covers industrial oils and greases, lubricants, fuels (including electrical energy), illuminants, and candles and wicks for lighting. Examples include engine oil and motor oil, lubricants and grease, petrol, diesel, fuel gas.
What is not included in Class 4?
Anti-rust oils and oils for preserving wood: Class 2. Polishing wax and depilatory wax: Class 3. Massage candles for cosmetic purposes: Class 3. Dental wax: 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 4?
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.
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