Trademark Class 45: Legal, security and personal services
In short: Class 45 is a services class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers legal services, security services for people and property, and certain personal and social services such as dating and matrimony, social networking, wedding planning, funerals, babysitting and pet sitting. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 45 heading
Legal services; security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals; dating services, online social networking services; funerary services; babysitting.
What Class 45 includes
- Legal services / law firm
- IP and trademark consultancy
- Notary services
- Compliance auditing
- Security guards
- Detective agency
- Background verification
- Matrimonial and dating services
- Online social networking
- Wedding planning
- Funeral services
- Babysitting
- Pet sitting and dog walking
- Domain name registration
- Clothing rental
Not in Class 45
These are often filed in Class 45 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Education, including religious education | Class 41: Education, training and entertainment |
| Party planning | Class 41: Education, training and entertainment |
| Cybersecurity and data encryption | Class 42: Technology, software and scientific services |
| Secure transport of valuables | Class 39: Transport, travel and storage |
| Medical and beauty care | Class 44: Medical, beauty and agricultural services |
Businesses that file in Class 45
Fee to register a trademark in Class 45
| 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 45: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 45?
Class 45 is a services class. It covers legal services, security services for people and property, and certain personal and social services such as dating and matrimony, social networking, wedding planning, funerals, babysitting and pet sitting. Examples include legal services / law firm, IP and trademark consultancy, notary services, compliance auditing, security guards.
What is not included in Class 45?
Education, including religious education: Class 41. Party planning: Class 41. Cybersecurity and data encryption: Class 42. Secure transport of valuables: 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 45?
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 45?
Event management & wedding planning, Law firm / legal services usually file in Class 45. Organising entertainment and cultural events and party planning are Class 41, and planning and arranging wedding ceremonies is Class 45.
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