Trademark Class 18: Leather Goods, Bags & Luggage
Class 18 covers leather and imitation leather, travel goods, bags, umbrellas, walking sticks and saddlery. Bags are the headline item — most fashion-accessory brands file here alongside Class 25.
What Class 18 covers
India follows the NICE Classification (11th edition) — 45 classes in total, 34 for goods and 11 for services. Class 18 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 18 correctly matters more than the logo itself.
- Leather and imitation leather (unworked/semi-worked)
- Handbags, backpacks and wallets
- Trunks, suitcases and travelling bags
- Umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks
- Animal skins and hides
- Harness, saddlery and pet leashes
What Class 18 does NOT cover
| Frequently confused item | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Clothing and footwear of leather | Class 25 |
| Leather furniture | Class 20 |
| Retail sale of bags | Class 35 |
| Leather-working services | Class 40 |
Examples of goods/services in Class 18
Who files in Class 18
- Bag and luggage brands
- Leather-accessory D2C labels
- Pet-accessory brands
- Leather exporters
- Fashion houses
Class 18 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 18 filing starts at ₹1,999 and includes a clearance search, TM-48 drafting, filing and objection tracking until registration.
Class 18 filing timeline
| Stage | Typical time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Search & class confirmation | Same day | We run a Class 18 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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