Trademark Class 41: Education, training and entertainment
In short: Class 41 is a services class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers education and training, entertainment, sporting and cultural activities, including publishing, film, music and media production, events, fitness classes and online content. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 41 heading
Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
What Class 41 includes
- School education
- Coaching and tuition
- Online courses and e-learning
- Workshops and seminars
- Gym, fitness and yoga classes
- Sports clubs and tournaments
- Event and concert organisation
- Film production
- Music production and recording studios
- Online videos (not downloadable), e.g. YouTube content
- Publishing books
- Photography
- Translation services
- Online gaming
- Party planning
Not in Class 41
These are often filed in Class 41 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Trade fairs and commercial exhibitions | Class 35: Advertising, business and retail services |
| Radio and TV broadcasting | Class 38: Telecommunications |
| Health spa services | Class 44: Medical, beauty and agricultural services |
| Day-nursery and creche services | Class 43: Restaurants, cafes and accommodation |
| Wedding planning | Class 45: Legal, security and personal services |
Businesses that file in Class 41
| Business | Classes they usually file |
|---|---|
| Online education / coaching | Class 41, Class 9 |
| School / college / preschool | Class 41 |
| Gym / fitness / yoga studio | Class 41 |
| Event management & wedding planning | Class 41, Class 45 |
| YouTube channel / influencer / podcast | Class 41, Class 9 |
| Film or music production | Class 41, Class 9 |
| IT services / software / SaaSClass 41 if relevant | Class 42, Class 9 |
| Mobile appClass 41 if relevant | Class 9, Class 42 |
| Salon / spaClass 41 if relevant | Class 44 |
| Travel agency / tour operatorClass 41 if relevant | Class 39, Class 43 |
| Hotel / resort / homestayClass 41 if relevant | Class 43 |
| Law firm / legal servicesClass 41 if relevant | Class 45 |
| Digital marketing / advertising agencyClass 41 if relevant | Class 35, Class 42 |
| Toys & gamesClass 41 if relevant | Class 28 |
| NGO / charityClass 41 if relevant | Class 36 |
Fee to register a trademark in Class 41
| 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 41: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 41?
Class 41 is a services class. It covers education and training, entertainment, sporting and cultural activities, including publishing, film, music and media production, events, fitness classes and online content. Examples include school education, coaching and tuition, online courses and e-learning, workshops and seminars, gym, fitness and yoga classes.
What is not included in Class 41?
Trade fairs and commercial exhibitions: Class 35. Radio and TV broadcasting: Class 38. Health spa services: Class 44. Day-nursery and creche services: Class 43. 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 41?
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 41?
Online education / coaching, School / college / preschool, Gym / fitness / yoga studio, Event management & wedding planning, YouTube channel / influencer / podcast and others usually file in Class 41. Education, tutoring, coaching and online courses are Class 41, and downloadable course material or apps are Class 9.
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