Trademark Class 37: Construction, Installation & Repair Services
Class 37 covers building construction, repair and installation services. It is the service twin of Classes 6 and 19 — you build with Class 19 materials and provide the construction service under Class 37.
What Class 37 covers
India follows the NICE Classification (11th edition) — 45 classes in total, 34 for goods and 11 for services. Class 37 sits in the services group. Your trademark is only protected for the goods or services listed in the class you file, which is why picking Class 37 correctly matters more than the logo itself.
- Building and civil construction services
- Interior fit-out and renovation
- Repair and maintenance of machines and vehicles
- Installation of appliances, AC and lifts
- Plumbing, electrical and painting services
- Cleaning and pest-control of buildings
What Class 37 does NOT cover
| Frequently confused item | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Architecture and structural design | Class 42 |
| Real-estate sales | Class 36 |
| Building materials | Class 19 |
| Interior-design consultancy | Class 42 |
Examples of goods/services in Class 37
Who files in Class 37
- Builders and contractors
- Service-aggregator startups
- AMC providers
- Auto-service chains
- Facility-management companies
Class 37 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 37 filing starts at ₹1,999 and includes a clearance search, TM-48 drafting, filing and objection tracking until registration.
Class 37 filing timeline
| Stage | Typical time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Search & class confirmation | Same day | We run a Class 37 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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Content refreshed against the latest CBIC / CBDT / MCA notifications and portal changes.
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- 15 September 2026Reviewed rates, forms and portal workflow for Trademark Class 37. Verified against latest CBIC/CBDT notifications.
- 10 January 2026Refreshed FAQ set, added new penalty examples and jurisdiction notes.
- 05 October 2025Structural rewrite for EEAT — added expert commentary, playbooks and process timeline.