Trademark Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and medical preparations
In short: Class 5 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers medicines and other pharmaceutical, medical and veterinary preparations, dietary supplements, baby food, medical dressings, sanitary products, disinfectants and pest-control preparations. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 5 heading
Pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary purposes, food for babies; dietary supplements for human beings and animals; adhesive plasters, materials for dressings; material for filling teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.
What Class 5 includes
- Medicines
- Ayurvedic and herbal medicines
- Dietary and nutritional supplements
- Protein supplements
- Vitamin preparations
- Baby food
- Diapers
- Sanitary pads
- Bandages and adhesive plasters
- Disinfectants
- Medicated soap and shampoo
- Insect and mosquito repellents
- Pesticides, insecticides and herbicides
- Veterinary medicines
- Medicated animal feed
Not in Class 5
These are often filed in Class 5 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Non-medicated toiletries, cosmetics and deodorants for people | Class 3: Cosmetics, toiletries and cleaning products |
| Support and orthopaedic bandages | Class 10: Medical apparatus and eyewear |
| Ingredients for making medicines, e.g. vitamins, preservatives | Class 1: Chemicals |
| High-protein cereal bars not for medical use | Class 30: Coffee, tea, flour, spices and bakery |
| Isotonic sports drinks | Class 32: Beer, soft drinks and juices |
Businesses that file in Class 5
| Business | Classes they usually file |
|---|---|
| Ayurvedic / herbal products | Class 5, Class 3 |
| Nutraceuticals / dietary supplements | Class 5 |
| Pharmaceutical company | Class 5 |
| Fertilisers & pesticides | Class 1, Class 5 |
| Cosmetics / skincare brandClass 5 if relevant | Class 3 |
| Gym / fitness / yoga studioClass 5 if relevant | Class 41 |
| Chemicals manufacturerClass 5 if relevant | Class 1 |
| Pet food & pet careClass 5 if relevant | Class 31, Class 44 |
Fee to register a trademark in Class 5
| 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 5: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 5?
Class 5 is a goods class. It covers medicines and other pharmaceutical, medical and veterinary preparations, dietary supplements, baby food, medical dressings, sanitary products, disinfectants and pest-control preparations. Examples include medicines, ayurvedic and herbal medicines, dietary and nutritional supplements, protein supplements, vitamin preparations.
What is not included in Class 5?
Non-medicated toiletries, cosmetics and deodorants for people: Class 3. Support and orthopaedic bandages: Class 10. Ingredients for making medicines, e.g. vitamins, preservatives: Class 1. High-protein cereal bars not for medical use: Class 30. 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 5?
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 5?
Ayurvedic / herbal products, Nutraceuticals / dietary supplements, Pharmaceutical company, Fertilisers & pesticides usually file in Class 5. Ayurvedic or herbal medicines are Class 5 as medical preparations, while non-medicated herbal cosmetics and toiletries are Class 3.
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