Trademark Class 33: Alcoholic Beverages
Class 33 covers alcoholic beverages except beer — wine, whisky, rum, gin, vodka, brandy, liqueurs and alcoholic preparations for making beverages. Beer alone sits in Class 32, so most liquor brands file both.
What Class 33 covers
India follows the NICE Classification (11th edition) — 45 classes in total, 34 for goods and 11 for services. Class 33 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 33 correctly matters more than the logo itself.
- Wine, sparkling wine and fruit wine
- Whisky, rum, gin, vodka and brandy
- Liqueurs, cocktails and aperitifs
- Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL)
- Country liquor and spirits
- Alcoholic preparations for making beverages
What Class 33 does NOT cover
| Frequently confused item | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Beer | Class 32 |
| Non-alcoholic mixers | Class 32 |
| Bar and pub services | Class 43 |
| Liquor distribution / retail | Class 35 |
Examples of goods/services in Class 33
Who files in Class 33
- Distilleries
- Wineries
- Craft-spirit startups
- Liquor importers
- IMFL manufacturers
Class 33 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 33 filing starts at ₹1,999 and includes a clearance search, TM-48 drafting, filing and objection tracking until registration.
Class 33 filing timeline
| Stage | Typical time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Search & class confirmation | Same day | We run a Class 33 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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Classes usually filed with Class 33
Class 33 (Alcoholic Beverages) — questions answered
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- 15 September 2026Reviewed rates, forms and portal workflow for Trademark Class 33. Verified against latest CBIC/CBDT notifications.
- 10 January 2026Refreshed FAQ set, added new penalty examples and jurisdiction notes.
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