Trademark Class 44: Medical, beauty and agricultural services
In short: Class 44 is a services class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers medical and healthcare services (including alternative medicine), veterinary services, hygiene and beauty care for people or animals, and agriculture, horticulture and forestry services. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 44 heading
Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture and forestry services.
What Class 44 includes
- Hospital
- Medical clinic
- Dental clinic
- Diagnostic and pathology lab
- Telemedicine
- Physiotherapy
- Mental health services
- Ayurveda and alternative medicine
- Nutrition and diet advice
- Beauty salon
- Hair salon
- Spa
- Veterinary clinic
- Pet grooming
- Landscaping and gardening
Not in Class 44
These are often filed in Class 44 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Gyms and health clubs for exercise | Class 41: Education, training and entertainment |
| Ambulance transport | Class 39: Transport, travel and storage |
| Scientific research for medical purposes | Class 42: Technology, software and scientific services |
| Retirement homes and animal boarding | Class 43: Restaurants, cafes and accommodation |
| Pest control other than for agriculture | Class 37: Construction, installation and repair |
Businesses that file in Class 44
| Business | Classes they usually file |
|---|---|
| Salon / spa | Class 44 |
| Hospital / clinic | Class 44 |
| Diagnostics lab | Class 44 |
| Pet food & pet care | Class 31, Class 44 |
| Cosmetics / skincare brandClass 44 if relevant | Class 3 |
| Ayurvedic / herbal productsClass 44 if relevant | Class 5, Class 3 |
| Eyewear / optical storeClass 44 if relevant | Class 10, Class 35 |
| Hotel / resort / homestayClass 44 if relevant | Class 43 |
| Agriculture / seeds / plant nurseryClass 44 if relevant | Class 31 |
| Fertilisers & pesticidesClass 44 if relevant | Class 1, Class 5 |
| NGO / charityClass 44 if relevant | Class 36 |
Fee to register a trademark in Class 44
| 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 44: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 44?
Class 44 is a services class. It covers medical and healthcare services (including alternative medicine), veterinary services, hygiene and beauty care for people or animals, and agriculture, horticulture and forestry services. Examples include hospital, medical clinic, dental clinic, diagnostic and pathology lab, telemedicine.
What is not included in Class 44?
Gyms and health clubs for exercise: Class 41. Ambulance transport: Class 39. Scientific research for medical purposes: Class 42. Retirement homes and animal boarding: 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 44?
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 44?
Salon / spa, Hospital / clinic, Diagnostics lab, Pet food & pet care usually file in Class 44. Beauty salons, hairdressing and health spa services are Class 44.
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