Class 30 covers staple foods, spices & beverages in India's Nice Classification trademark system. If your business operates in this space, Class 30 is your primary or an essential trademark class. Search your brand free at tmpublicsearch.com before filing.
What Does Class 30 Cover?
- Tea — all varieties including chai masala, green tea, herbal tea
- Coffee and coffee products
- Cocoa and chocolate products
- Rice — branded rice (Basmati brands)
- Flour and grain products — atta, maida, besan, rava, poha
- Bakery products — bread, biscuits, cookies, cakes
- Confectionery — sweets, candies, chocolates, toffees
- Namkeen and savoury snacks — farsan, bhujia, chakli (grain-based)
- Spices and masalas — chilli powder, garam masala, turmeric
- Condiments — salt, vinegar, sauces, ketchup
- Pasta, noodles, and noodle products
- Ice cream
- Sugar and sweeteners
- Jaggery and natural sweeteners
What Class 30 Does NOT Cover
- Processed meat and dairy products → Class 29
- Fresh produce → Class 31
- Beverages (non-alcoholic drinks, juices) → Class 32
- Cooking oil → Class 29
Who Needs to File in Class 30?
- Tea companies
- Spice brands
- Rice and grain companies
- Bakery and confectionery brands
- Namkeen and snack brands
- FMCG food companies
Indian Brand Examples — Class 30
| Brand | Class 30 Coverage |
|---|---|
| Tata Tea / Tata Chai | Tea brand — Class 30 |
| Brooke Bond | Tea brand — Class 30 |
| MDH Masala | Spice brand — extensive Class 30 registrations |
| India Gate Rice | Basmati rice brand — Class 30 |
| Haldiram's | Namkeen and sweets — Class 30 |
Filing Fees — Class 30
| Applicant Type | E-filing fee |
|---|---|
| Individual / MSME / Startup | ₹4,500 |
| Company / LLP / Partnership | ₹9,000 |
Basmati rice brands compete in an internationally recognised GI-protected category. The 'Basmati' geographic term is GI-protected, but your specific brand name on Basmati rice is fully trademarked. File in Class 30 for Basmati and other rice varieties. For tea brands, both the Darjeeling and Assam geographic designations are GI-protected — but individual tea brand names are trademarked.
Search Class 30 Trademarks Free
Before filing in Class 30, run a thorough trademark public search. Use tmpublicsearch.com — select Class 30 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 30 protects your brand specifically for staple foods, spices & beverages 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 30
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