Trademark Class 11: Lighting, Heating & Sanitary Appliances
Class 11 covers apparatus for lighting, heating, cooling, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes. This is the class for most large white-goods and bathroom fittings.
What Class 11 covers
India follows the NICE Classification (11th edition) — 45 classes in total, 34 for goods and 11 for services. Class 11 sits in the goods group. Your trademark is only protected for the goods or services listed in the class you file, which is why picking Class 11 correctly matters more than the logo itself.
- LED lights, lamps and lighting fixtures
- Air conditioners, coolers and fans
- Refrigerators, water coolers and purifiers
- Cooking appliances, ovens and gas stoves
- Water heaters and geysers
- Sanitary installations, taps and bath fittings
What Class 11 does NOT cover
| Frequently confused item | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Electric mixers and grinders | Class 7 |
| Cookware and utensils | Class 21 |
| Installation and repair services | Class 37 |
| Furniture | Class 20 |
Examples of goods/services in Class 11
Who files in Class 11
- Lighting brands
- Appliance manufacturers
- Water-purifier companies
- Sanitaryware brands
- HVAC suppliers
Class 11 government fees
| Applicant type | e-Filing fee | Physical filing | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual / Sole Proprietor | ₹4,500 per class | ₹5,000 per class | e-filing is cheaper — always file online |
| Startup (DPIIT recognised) | ₹4,500 per class | ₹5,000 per class | DPIIT certificate must be attached |
| MSME (Udyam registered) | ₹4,500 per class | ₹5,000 per class | Udyam certificate must be attached |
| Company / LLP / Partnership (non-MSME) | ₹9,000 per class | ₹10,000 per class | Register under Udyam first and save 50% |
Taxpex professional fee for a Class 11 filing starts at ₹1,999 and includes a clearance search, TM-48 drafting, filing and objection tracking until registration.
Class 11 filing timeline
| Stage | Typical time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Search & class confirmation | Same day | We run a Class 11 search on the IP India database |
| Filing (TM-A) | 24-48 hours | Application number issued — ™ can be used immediately |
| Examination report | 3-8 months | Registry raises objections under Section 9/11 if any |
| Objection reply / hearing | 1-4 months | We draft and file the reply, appear at hearings |
| Journal publication | 2-4 months | 4-month opposition window opens |
| Registration certificate | 8-18 months total | ® symbol can be used, valid 10 years |
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Classes usually filed with Class 11
Class 11 (Lighting, Heating & Sanitary Appliances) — questions answered
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- 15 September 2026Reviewed rates, forms and portal workflow for Trademark Class 11. Verified against latest CBIC/CBDT notifications.
- 10 January 2026Refreshed FAQ set, added new penalty examples and jurisdiction notes.
- 05 October 2025Structural rewrite for EEAT — added expert commentary, playbooks and process timeline.