Trademark Class 21: Household Utensils, Kitchenware & Glassware
Class 21 covers household and kitchen utensils and containers, cookware, cleaning articles, brushes, unworked glass, and glassware, porcelain and earthenware not covered elsewhere. It pairs constantly with Class 11 for appliance brands.
What Class 21 covers
India follows the NICE Classification (11th edition) — 45 classes in total, 34 for goods and 11 for services. Class 21 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 21 correctly matters more than the logo itself.
- Cookware, pans and pressure cookers
- Crockery, cups, plates and glassware
- Household containers and lunch boxes
- Cleaning brushes, mops and sponges
- Combs, toothbrushes and personal-care articles
- Porcelain, ceramic and earthenware goods
What Class 21 does NOT cover
| Frequently confused item | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Electric kitchen machines | Class 7 |
| Cooking appliances and stoves | Class 11 |
| Cutlery and knives | Class 8 |
| Cleaning preparations | Class 3 |
Examples of goods/services in Class 21
Who files in Class 21
- Cookware brands
- Steel-utensil makers
- Ceramic and glassware companies
- Cleaning-tool brands
- Kitchenware exporters
Class 21 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 21 filing starts at ₹1,999 and includes a clearance search, TM-48 drafting, filing and objection tracking until registration.
Class 21 filing timeline
| Stage | Typical time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Search & class confirmation | Same day | We run a Class 21 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 21. Verified against latest CBIC/CBDT notifications.
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