Trademark Class 7: Machines and machine tools
In short: Class 7 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers machines, machine tools and power-operated tools, motors and engines (except for land vehicles) and their parts, non-manual agricultural machinery, 3D printers, industrial robots and vending machines. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 7 heading
Machines, machine tools, power-operated tools; motors and engines, except for land vehicles; machine coupling and transmission components, except for land vehicles; agricultural implements, other than hand-operated hand tools; incubators for eggs; automatic vending machines.
What Class 7 includes
- Industrial machines
- Power tools such as electric drills
- Washing machines
- Dishwashers
- Vacuum cleaners
- Mixer grinders and electric food processors
- Electric juicers
- Sewing machines
- Pumps (machines)
- Electricity generators
- 3D printers
- Industrial robots
- Packaging machines
- Agricultural machines (not hand-operated)
- Vending machines
Not in Class 7
These are often filed in Class 7 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Hand-operated tools | Class 8: Hand tools and cutlery |
| Engines and motors for cars, bikes and other land vehicles | Class 12: Vehicles |
| Refrigerating machines and fridges | Class 11: Lighting, heating, cooking and sanitary |
| ATMs | Class 9: Electronics, software and scientific devices |
| AI humanoid, laboratory and teaching robots | Class 9: Electronics, software and scientific devices |
Businesses that file in Class 7
Fee to register a trademark in Class 7
| 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 7: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 7?
Class 7 is a goods class. It covers machines, machine tools and power-operated tools, motors and engines (except for land vehicles) and their parts, non-manual agricultural machinery, 3D printers, industrial robots and vending machines. Examples include industrial machines, power tools such as electric drills, washing machines, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners.
What is not included in Class 7?
Hand-operated tools: Class 8. Engines and motors for cars, bikes and other land vehicles: Class 12. Refrigerating machines and fridges: Class 11. ATMs: Class 9. 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 7?
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 7?
Auto parts & accessories usually file in Class 7. Most vehicle parts are Class 12, but engine parts such as starters, mufflers and cylinders are Class 7.
Register your brand in Class 7
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