Trademark Class 8: Hand tools and cutlery
In short: Class 8 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers hand-operated tools and implements, cutlery (knives, forks and spoons), razors and personal grooming implements, and side arms other than firearms. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 8 heading
Hand-operated hand tools and implements; cutlery; side arms, except firearms; razors.
What Class 8 includes
- Hand tools such as hammers, spanners and screwdrivers
- Hand-operated garden tools
- Kitchen knives
- Scissors
- Spoons, forks and table knives
- Razors and shavers
- Hair straightening irons
- Curling tongs
- Nail clippers and manicure sets
- Hand-operated pumps
- Tattoo needles
- Trowels
Not in Class 8
These are often filed in Class 8 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Motor-driven machine tools and power tools | Class 7: Machines and machine tools |
| Surgical knives and instruments | Class 10: Medical apparatus and eyewear |
| Serving and kitchen utensils such as ladles, spatulas and mixing spoons | Class 21: Household and kitchen utensils |
| Firearms | Class 13: Firearms and fireworks |
| Pumps for bicycle tyres | Class 12: Vehicles |
Fee to register a trademark in Class 8
| 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 8: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 8?
Class 8 is a goods class. It covers hand-operated tools and implements, cutlery (knives, forks and spoons), razors and personal grooming implements, and side arms other than firearms. Examples include hand tools such as hammers, spanners and screwdrivers, hand-operated garden tools, kitchen knives, scissors, spoons, forks and table knives.
What is not included in Class 8?
Motor-driven machine tools and power tools: Class 7. Surgical knives and instruments: Class 10. Serving and kitchen utensils such as ladles, spatulas and mixing spoons: Class 21. Firearms: Class 13. 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 8?
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.
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