Class 5 covers pharmaceuticals & medicines in India's Nice Classification trademark system. If your business operates in this space, Class 5 is your primary or an essential trademark class. Search your brand free at tmpublicsearch.com before filing.
What Does Class 5 Cover?
- Pharmaceutical preparations and medicines (allopathic, Ayurvedic, Unani, Homoeopathic, Siddha)
- Dietary supplements and nutraceuticals — vitamins, minerals, protein supplements
- Veterinary medicines and preparations
- Medical disinfectants, antiseptics, and sterilising agents
- Medicated cosmetics and medicated skincare (with active pharmaceutical ingredients)
- Sanitary preparations for medical purposes
- Wound care products — medicated bandages, antiseptic creams
- Baby food and infant formula (for health purposes)
- Dental preparations — medicated toothpaste, antiseptic mouthwash
What Class 5 Does NOT Cover
- Medical devices and instruments → Class 10
- Non-medicated cosmetics → Class 3
- Health services and hospital services → Class 44
- Surgical instruments → Class 10
Who Needs to File in Class 5?
- Pharmaceutical companies (allopathic, Ayurvedic, Unani, Homoeopathic)
- Nutraceutical and supplement brands
- Veterinary medicine companies
- Hospital and clinic private label products
- Health food companies with supplement lines
Indian Brand Examples — Class 5
| Brand | Class 5 Coverage |
|---|---|
| Dr Reddy's | Pharmaceutical giant with hundreds of drug brand registrations in Class 5 |
| Himalaya Drug Company | Ayurvedic and herbal medicine brand |
| Cipla | Major pharma with extensive Class 5 portfolio |
| Patanjali | Ayurvedic products, Class 5 and Class 3 |
| HealthKart | Nutrition supplement brand — Class 5 |
Filing Fees — Class 5
| Applicant Type | E-filing fee |
|---|---|
| Individual / MSME / Startup | ₹4,500 |
| Company / LLP / Partnership | ₹9,000 |
Class 5 trademark searches are particularly important — a confusingly similar drug name can not only cause legal disputes but also public health risks. The Trade Marks Registry and courts apply a higher standard of similarity when assessing pharmaceutical marks. Even slight phonetic similarity can lead to refusal.
Search Class 5 Trademarks Free
Before filing in Class 5, run a thorough trademark public search. Use tmpublicsearch.com — select Class 5 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 5 protects your brand specifically for pharmaceuticals & medicines 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 5
Search Class 5 trademarks free.
Instant results across all 45 trademark classes. No login required.