Class 3 covers cosmetics & personal care in India's Nice Classification trademark system. If your business operates in this space, Class 3 is your primary or an essential trademark class. Search your brand free at tmpublicsearch.com before filing.
What Does Class 3 Cover?
- Cosmetics and makeup — foundation, lipstick, eyeshadow, blush, mascara
- Skincare products — moisturisers, serums, sunscreens, face wash, toners
- Haircare — shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, hair colour, styling products
- Perfumes and fragrances — eau de parfum, deodorants, body sprays
- Soaps — bath soap, hand wash, antibacterial soap (non-medicinal)
- Toothpaste and oral care — toothpaste, mouthwash (non-medicinal)
- Nail care — nail polish, nail removers
- Personal hygiene products — intimate wash, body scrubs
- Essential oils for cosmetic use
- Shaving preparations — shaving cream, aftershave
What Class 3 Does NOT Cover
- Pharmaceutical skincare (medicated products) → Class 5
- Sanitary preparations → Class 5
- Industrial cleaners → Class 1
Who Needs to File in Class 3?
- Beauty brands and cosmetic companies
- Organic and Ayurvedic skincare startups
- Perfume manufacturers
- Salon product brands
- D2C beauty brands selling online
Indian Brand Examples — Class 3
| Brand | Class 3 Coverage |
|---|---|
| Lakmé | Full cosmetics range — one of India's most registered beauty trademarks |
| Himalaya | Herbal/Ayurvedic skincare and haircare range |
| Biotique | Natural skincare brand with extensive Class 3 registrations |
| Nykaa | Private label cosmetics brand (Nykaa Cosmetics) |
| WOW Skin Science | D2C skincare brand with strong Class 3 protection |
Filing Fees — Class 3
| Applicant Type | E-filing fee |
|---|---|
| Individual / MSME / Startup | ₹4,500 |
| Company / LLP / Partnership | ₹9,000 |
Class 3 is highly competitive — many attractive brand names for beauty products are already registered. Search broadly, including phonetic variants and translations. Also note: if your product is medicated (e.g., anti-acne with active pharmaceutical ingredients), it may need Class 5 instead of or in addition to Class 3.
Search Class 3 Trademarks Free
Before filing in Class 3, run a thorough trademark public search. Use tmpublicsearch.com — select Class 3 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 3 protects your brand specifically for cosmetics & personal care 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 3
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