Class 6 covers common metals & metal products in India's Nice Classification trademark system. If your business operates in this space, Class 6 is your primary or an essential trademark class. Search your brand free at tmpublicsearch.com before filing.
What Does Class 6 Cover?
- Steel and iron products — sheets, rods, coils, structural steel
- Metal alloys — bronze, brass, aluminium alloys
- Metal building materials — pipes, tubes, beams, columns, scaffolding
- Metal hardware — screws, bolts, nuts, hinges, locks, door fittings
- Safes and strong boxes
- Metal containers and tanks
- Wire and wire mesh — metal fencing, barbed wire
- Castings and metal forgings
- Plumbing fittings — taps, valves, connectors in metal
- Railway tracks and metal railway accessories
What Class 6 Does NOT Cover
- Machines made of metal → Class 7
- Hand tools → Class 8
- Metal furniture → Class 20
- Metal kitchen utensils → Class 21
- Vehicles (even if metal) → Class 12
Who Needs to File in Class 6?
- Steel manufacturers and distributors
- Metal fabricators and foundries
- Construction hardware suppliers
- Building materials companies
- Plumbing fittings brands
Indian Brand Examples — Class 6
| Brand | Class 6 Coverage |
|---|---|
| TATA Steel | India's largest steel brand — extensive Class 6 registrations |
| JSW Steel | Major steel manufacturer with Class 6 trademark protection |
| Jindal Steel | Steel and pipes brand |
| Dorma | Door hardware and fittings brand — Class 6 |
| Jaquar | Premium bathroom fittings — includes Class 6 registrations |
Filing Fees — Class 6
| Applicant Type | E-filing fee |
|---|---|
| Individual / MSME / Startup | ₹4,500 |
| Company / LLP / Partnership | ₹9,000 |
Many construction hardware and metal fittings brands need both Class 6 (metal products) and Class 11 (sanitary and heating apparatus). For example, a plumbing brand making both metal pipes (Class 6) and plastic pipes (Class 17) and bathroom fixtures (Class 11) may need all three classes.
Search Class 6 Trademarks Free
Before filing in Class 6, run a thorough trademark public search. Use tmpublicsearch.com — select Class 6 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 6 protects your brand specifically for common metals & metal products 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 6
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