Class 45 covers legal & security services in India's Nice Classification trademark system. If your business operates in this space, Class 45 is your primary or an essential trademark class. Search your brand free at tmpublicsearch.com before filing.
What Does Class 45 Cover?
- Legal services — law firms, advocates, legal consultancy
- Litigation support services
- IP licensing and management services
- Patent and trademark licensing
- Security services — manned guarding, security patrols
- Personal protection and bodyguard services
- Funerary services
- Marriage bureaux and matrimonial services
- Arbitration and mediation services
- Paralegal services
- Background verification services
- Private detective/investigation services
What Class 45 Does NOT Cover
- Legal software → Class 42
- Security hardware (CCTV, alarms) → Class 9
- Legal publishing (books) → Class 16
- Insurance → Class 36
Who Needs to File in Class 45?
- Law firms
- Corporate legal advisory brands
- Security agencies
- Matrimonial platforms
- IP licensing companies
- Background verification companies
Indian Brand Examples — Class 45
| Brand | Class 45 Coverage |
|---|---|
| Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas | Law firm — Class 45 |
| Kroll | Investigation services — Class 45 |
| G4S India | Security services — Class 45 |
| Shaadi.com | Matrimonial platform — Class 45 |
| SecureNow | IP and legal management — Class 45 |
Filing Fees — Class 45
| Applicant Type | E-filing fee |
|---|---|
| Individual / MSME / Startup | ₹4,500 |
| Company / LLP / Partnership | ₹9,000 |
Many matrimonial platforms and background verification companies overlook trademark registration, assuming their digital presence protects their brand. It does not. Class 45 registration gives you enforceable trademark rights over your brand name in these services.
Search Class 45 Trademarks Free
Before filing in Class 45, run a thorough trademark public search. Use tmpublicsearch.com — select Class 45 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 45 protects your brand specifically for legal & security services 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 45
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