Trademark Class 20: Furniture & Non-Metal Fittings
Class 20 covers furniture, mirrors, picture frames, and goods made of wood, plastic, bamboo, cane and similar materials that are not covered elsewhere. Homeware that is a kitchen or cleaning utensil belongs to Class 21.
What Class 20 covers
India follows the NICE Classification (11th edition) — 45 classes in total, 34 for goods and 11 for services. Class 20 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 20 correctly matters more than the logo itself.
- Furniture of all materials
- Mattresses, pillows and cushions
- Mirrors and picture frames
- Non-metal containers and storage boxes
- Goods of wood, cane, bamboo and plastic
- Non-metal furniture fittings and hardware
What Class 20 does NOT cover
| Frequently confused item | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Kitchen utensils and crockery | Class 21 |
| Bed linen and covers | Class 24 |
| Metal safes and hardware | Class 6 |
| Interior-design services | Class 42 |
Examples of goods/services in Class 20
Who files in Class 20
- Furniture brands
- Mattress D2C companies
- Modular-furniture makers
- Home-decor labels
- Furniture exporters
Class 20 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 20 filing starts at ₹1,999 and includes a clearance search, TM-48 drafting, filing and objection tracking until registration.
Class 20 filing timeline
| Stage | Typical time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Search & class confirmation | Same day | We run a Class 20 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 20. Verified against latest CBIC/CBDT notifications.
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