Class 10 covers medical devices & instruments in India's Nice Classification trademark system. If your business operates in this space, Class 10 is your primary or an essential trademark class. Search your brand free at tmpublicsearch.com before filing.
What Does Class 10 Cover?
- Surgical instruments — scalpels, forceps, retractors, scissors
- Diagnostic equipment — stethoscopes, blood pressure monitors, glucometers
- Orthopaedic devices — joint replacements, prosthetics, walking aids
- Dental instruments — dental drills, forceps, impressions trays
- Hearing aids and cochlear implants
- Ophthalmic instruments — eye examination equipment
- Hospital beds and surgical tables
- Sterilisation equipment for medical use
- Contraceptive devices
- Massage and physiotherapy devices
What Class 10 Does NOT Cover
- Pharmaceutical preparations → Class 5
- Veterinary instruments (in some contexts overlap with Class 10)
- Eyeglasses as consumer products → Class 9
- Hospital services → Class 44
Who Needs to File in Class 10?
- Medical device manufacturers
- Diagnostic equipment companies
- Dental equipment brands
- Hospital equipment suppliers
- Healthtech companies making medical IoT devices
Indian Brand Examples — Class 10
| Brand | Class 10 Coverage |
|---|---|
| Trivitron Healthcare | Indian medical device company |
| Romsons | Medical disposables and devices brand |
| Medtronic India | Global medical device company with India registration |
| HLL Lifecare | Government medical device company |
| Niramai | AI-based diagnostic tech — Class 10 |
Filing Fees — Class 10
| Applicant Type | E-filing fee |
|---|---|
| Individual / MSME / Startup | ₹4,500 |
| Company / LLP / Partnership | ₹9,000 |
With the Indian government's PLI scheme for medical devices, many new companies are entering Class 10. The class is increasingly competitive. If you are manufacturing medical devices under CDSCO licensing, also ensure your brand name is trademarked before commercial launch.
Search Class 10 Trademarks Free
Before filing in Class 10, run a thorough trademark public search. Use tmpublicsearch.com — select Class 10 in the class filter, enter your brand name, and review all existing registrations and applications.
Look for: identical marks, phonetically similar marks (marks that sound like yours), conceptually similar marks (marks with the same meaning), and marks in related classes that may cause confusion.
Filing in Class 10 protects your brand specifically for medical devices & instruments activities. If your business spans multiple activities, you may need additional classes. Book a free consultation — our IP attorneys will advise which classes you actually need.
Frequently Asked Questions — Class 10
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