Class 32 covers beverages (non-alcoholic) in India's Nice Classification trademark system. If your business operates in this space, Class 32 is your primary or an essential trademark class. Search your brand free at tmpublicsearch.com before filing.
What Does Class 32 Cover?
- Carbonated soft drinks — cola, lemon drink, orange drink
- Fruit juices and nectars
- Energy and sports drinks
- Mineral water and drinking water
- Flavoured water
- Beer and ales (alcoholic strength beers are also in Class 32 under Nice Classification)
- Non-alcoholic beer
- Squashes and cordials — concentrate beverages
- Coconut water
- Herbal drinks and wellness beverages
- Lassi and chaas (dairy-based beverages may span Classes 29 and 32)
What Class 32 Does NOT Cover
- Wines and spirits → Class 33
- Tea and coffee as products → Class 30
- Dairy milk → Class 29
- Pharmaceutical tonics → Class 5
Who Needs to File in Class 32?
- Soft drink brands
- Juice companies
- Mineral water brands
- Energy drink companies
- Craft beer brands
- Health and wellness drink startups
Indian Brand Examples — Class 32
| Brand | Class 32 Coverage |
|---|---|
| Coca-Cola India | Class 32 — soft drinks |
| PepsiCo India | Class 32 — soft drinks and juices |
| Real (Dabur) | Fruit juices — Class 32 |
| Bisleri | Mineral water — Class 32 |
| Kingfisher (beer) | Class 32 |
Filing Fees — Class 32
| Applicant Type | E-filing fee |
|---|---|
| Individual / MSME / Startup | ₹4,500 |
| Company / LLP / Partnership | ₹9,000 |
India's craft beer industry is growing rapidly. Microbreweries and craft beer brands should file in Class 32 before launching. Many appealing craft beer brand names and craft-related brand patterns are already registered by established players.
Search Class 32 Trademarks Free
Before filing in Class 32, run a thorough trademark public search. Use tmpublicsearch.com — select Class 32 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 32 protects your brand specifically for beverages (non-alcoholic) 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 32
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