Trademark Class 41: Education, Training & Entertainment
Class 41 covers education, providing of training, entertainment, sporting and cultural activities. Every edtech platform, coaching centre, media house, gaming service and event company files here.
What Class 41 covers
India follows the NICE Classification (11th edition) — 45 classes in total, 34 for goods and 11 for services. Class 41 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 41 correctly matters more than the logo itself.
- Education, coaching and training services
- Online courses and edtech platforms
- Entertainment, film and OTT content services
- Publishing of books and online content
- Sporting and cultural event organisation
- Online gaming and esports services
What Class 41 does NOT cover
| Frequently confused item | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Downloadable app or course files | Class 9 |
| Printed books as goods | Class 16 |
| Platform / SaaS technology | Class 42 |
| Advertising of events | Class 35 |
Examples of goods/services in Class 41
Who files in Class 41
- Edtech startups
- Coaching institutes
- Media and OTT companies
- Event agencies
- Gaming platforms
Class 41 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 41 filing starts at ₹1,999 and includes a clearance search, TM-48 drafting, filing and objection tracking until registration.
Class 41 filing timeline
| Stage | Typical time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Search & class confirmation | Same day | We run a Class 41 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 41. 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.