Trademark Class 39: Transport, Logistics & Travel Services
Class 39 covers transport, packaging and storage of goods, and travel arrangement. Every logistics aggregator, courier, cab platform and travel agency belongs here.
What Class 39 covers
India follows the NICE Classification (11th edition) — 45 classes in total, 34 for goods and 11 for services. Class 39 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 39 correctly matters more than the logo itself.
- Courier, freight and delivery services
- Warehousing and storage services
- Packaging of goods for transport
- Taxi, cab and ride-hailing services
- Travel arrangement and tour booking
- Supply-chain and last-mile logistics
What Class 39 does NOT cover
| Frequently confused item | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Vehicles themselves | Class 12 |
| Hotel and accommodation booking service | Class 43 |
| Vehicle repair | Class 37 |
| Logistics software platform | Class 42 |
Examples of goods/services in Class 39
Who files in Class 39
- Logistics startups
- Courier companies
- Travel agencies
- Warehousing firms
- Mobility platforms
Class 39 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 39 filing starts at ₹1,999 and includes a clearance search, TM-48 drafting, filing and objection tracking until registration.
Class 39 filing timeline
| Stage | Typical time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Search & class confirmation | Same day | We run a Class 39 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 39. 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.