Trademark Class 19: Non-Metal Building Materials
Class 19 covers building materials that are not made of metal: cement, stone, tiles, glass for building, non-metal pipes, timber, asphalt and non-metal monuments. It is the direct counterpart of Class 6.
What Class 19 covers
India follows the NICE Classification (11th edition) — 45 classes in total, 34 for goods and 11 for services. Class 19 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 19 correctly matters more than the logo itself.
- Cement, concrete and mortar
- Bricks, blocks and tiles
- Marble, granite and natural stone
- Timber and plywood for construction
- Non-metal pipes and doors
- Asphalt, pitch, bitumen and glass for building
What Class 19 does NOT cover
| Frequently confused item | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Metal building materials | Class 6 |
| Paints and coatings | Class 2 |
| Construction services | Class 37 |
| Furniture | Class 20 |
Examples of goods/services in Class 19
Who files in Class 19
- Cement companies
- Tile and sanitary brands
- Plywood manufacturers
- Stone exporters
- Construction-material traders
Class 19 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 19 filing starts at ₹1,999 and includes a clearance search, TM-48 drafting, filing and objection tracking until registration.
Class 19 filing timeline
| Stage | Typical time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Search & class confirmation | Same day | We run a Class 19 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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- 15 September 2026Reviewed rates, forms and portal workflow for Trademark Class 19. Verified against latest CBIC/CBDT notifications.
- 10 January 2026Refreshed FAQ set, added new penalty examples and jurisdiction notes.
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