Trademark Class 13: Firearms & Explosives
Class 13 covers firearms, ammunition and projectiles, explosives and fireworks. It is a tightly regulated class in India and the trademark filing sits alongside — never replaces — licensing under the Arms Act and Explosives Act.
What Class 13 covers
India follows the NICE Classification (11th edition) — 45 classes in total, 34 for goods and 11 for services. Class 13 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 13 correctly matters more than the logo itself.
- Firearms and their parts
- Ammunition and projectiles
- Explosives and blasting materials
- Fireworks and pyrotechnics
- Gun cases and cartridge belts
- Signal rockets and flares
What Class 13 does NOT cover
| Frequently confused item | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Knives and side arms | Class 8 |
| Safety and protective gear | Class 9 |
| Toy guns | Class 28 |
| Matches | Class 34 |
Examples of goods/services in Class 13
Who files in Class 13
- Fireworks manufacturers
- Licensed arms dealers
- Explosives suppliers to mining
- Defence contractors
- Shooting-sport equipment brands
Class 13 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 13 filing starts at ₹1,999 and includes a clearance search, TM-48 drafting, filing and objection tracking until registration.
Class 13 filing timeline
| Stage | Typical time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Search & class confirmation | Same day | We run a Class 13 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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