Class 24 covers textiles & fabrics in India's Nice Classification trademark system. If your business operates in this space, Class 24 is your primary or an essential trademark class. Search your brand free at tmpublicsearch.com before filing.
What Does Class 24 Cover?
- Fabrics by fibre — cotton, silk, wool, linen, polyester, synthetic
- Woven fabrics — sarees, dupattas, dhotis, lungis as textile
- Knitted fabrics
- Bed linen — bedsheets, pillow covers, blankets
- Table linen — tablecloths, napkins
- Curtains and drapes
- Flags and banners (fabric)
- Oilcloth and waterproof textile
- Non-woven fabrics
- Handloom textiles — Banarasi, Kanchipuram, Chanderi, Sambalpuri, Paithani
What Class 24 Does NOT Cover
- Finished clothing → Class 25
- Yarns and threads → Class 23
- Industrial textiles used as insulation → Class 17
- Made-up textile articles (bags, tents) → Class 22
Who Needs to File in Class 24?
- Textile mills and fabric manufacturers
- Handloom weavers and cooperatives
- Saree brands (fabric component)
- Home textile brands — bed/bath linen
Indian Brand Examples — Class 24
| Brand | Class 24 Coverage |
|---|---|
| Welspun | India's largest home textiles brand — Class 24 |
| Bombay Dyeing | Bed linen and home textiles — Class 24 |
| Arvind Mills | Fabric manufacturer — denim and shirting fabrics |
| Raymond | Suiting and shirting fabrics — Class 24 |
| FabIndia | Handloom fabrics and home textiles — Class 24 and Class 25 |
Filing Fees — Class 24
| Applicant Type | E-filing fee |
|---|---|
| Individual / MSME / Startup | ₹4,500 |
| Company / LLP / Partnership | ₹9,000 |
Many Indian handloom fabrics have GI protection (Banarasi, Chanderi, Kanchipuram, etc.). GI protection and trademark protection serve different purposes — you need both for comprehensive brand coverage. Your brand on GI-tagged textiles is your trademark; the GI tag confirms geographic origin.
Search Class 24 Trademarks Free
Before filing in Class 24, run a thorough trademark public search. Use tmpublicsearch.com — select Class 24 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 24 protects your brand specifically for textiles & fabrics 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 24
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