Trademark Class 32: Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Class 32 covers beers, mineral and aerated waters, fruit juices, energy drinks, syrups and other preparations for making beverages. Tea and coffee as such stay in Class 30, and spirits and wine are Class 33.
What Class 32 covers
India follows the NICE Classification (11th edition) — 45 classes in total, 34 for goods and 11 for services. Class 32 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 32 correctly matters more than the logo itself.
- Packaged drinking and mineral water
- Aerated and soft drinks
- Fruit juices, nectars and smoothies
- Energy and sports drinks
- Beer and non-alcoholic beer
- Syrups, concentrates and beverage powders
What Class 32 does NOT cover
| Frequently confused item | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Tea, coffee and cocoa drinks | Class 30 |
| Milk-based drinks | Class 29 |
| Wine, whisky and spirits | Class 33 |
| Beverage retail / cafes | Class 35 / 43 |
Examples of goods/services in Class 32
Who files in Class 32
- Beverage startups
- Packaged-water plants
- Juice brands
- Energy-drink companies
- Craft-brewery brands
Class 32 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 32 filing starts at ₹1,999 and includes a clearance search, TM-48 drafting, filing and objection tracking until registration.
Class 32 filing timeline
| Stage | Typical time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Search & class confirmation | Same day | We run a Class 32 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 32. Verified against latest CBIC/CBDT notifications.
- 10 January 2026Refreshed FAQ set, added new penalty examples and jurisdiction notes.
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