Trademark Class 30: Staple Foods, Spices, Bakery & Beverages Base
Class 30 covers coffee, tea, cocoa, rice, flour, bread, pastry, confectionery, spices, sauces, ready-to-eat mixes and ice cream. It is the busiest FMCG food class in India.
What Class 30 covers
India follows the NICE Classification (11th edition) — 45 classes in total, 34 for goods and 11 for services. Class 30 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 30 correctly matters more than the logo itself.
- Rice, atta, flour and cereal preparations
- Tea, coffee and cocoa preparations
- Spices, masalas and condiments
- Bread, biscuits, cakes and bakery products
- Chocolates, candies and confectionery
- Sauces, ketchup, noodles and ready-to-cook mixes
What Class 30 does NOT cover
| Frequently confused item | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Dairy, oils and preserved vegetables | Class 29 |
| Fresh grains and unprocessed produce | Class 31 |
| Packaged drinks and juices | Class 32 |
| Bakery / cafe outlets | Class 43 |
Examples of goods/services in Class 30
Who files in Class 30
- Spice brands
- Bakery and confectionery companies
- Tea and coffee labels
- Ready-to-eat startups
- Flour mills
Class 30 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 30 filing starts at ₹1,999 and includes a clearance search, TM-48 drafting, filing and objection tracking until registration.
Class 30 filing timeline
| Stage | Typical time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Search & class confirmation | Same day | We run a Class 30 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 30. Verified against latest CBIC/CBDT notifications.
- 10 January 2026Refreshed FAQ set, added new penalty examples and jurisdiction notes.
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