Trademark Class 34: Tobacco & Smokers' Articles
Class 34 covers tobacco and tobacco substitutes, cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vaporisers, smokers' articles and matches. Advertising restrictions and separate statutory approvals apply in India over and above trademark registration.
What Class 34 covers
India follows the NICE Classification (11th edition) — 45 classes in total, 34 for goods and 11 for services. Class 34 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 34 correctly matters more than the logo itself.
- Tobacco and tobacco substitutes
- Cigarettes, cigars and bidis
- Electronic cigarettes and vaporisers
- Smokers' articles: lighters, ashtrays, pipes
- Cigarette paper and filters
- Matches
What Class 34 does NOT cover
| Frequently confused item | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Nicotine replacement therapy | Class 5 |
| Herbal chewing products with medicinal claim | Class 5 |
| Lighters for cooking gas | Class 11 / 34 depending on use |
| Retail sale of tobacco | Class 35 |
Examples of goods/services in Class 34
Who files in Class 34
- Tobacco manufacturers
- Smokers'-accessory brands
- Match factories
- Hookah-flavour makers
- Distributors
Class 34 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 34 filing starts at ₹1,999 and includes a clearance search, TM-48 drafting, filing and objection tracking until registration.
Class 34 filing timeline
| Stage | Typical time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Search & class confirmation | Same day | We run a Class 34 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 34. Verified against latest CBIC/CBDT notifications.
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