Trademark Class 43: Food, Beverage & Accommodation Services
Class 43 covers services for providing food and drink and temporary accommodation. Restaurants, cafes, cloud kitchens, hotels and homestays file here — the packaged food product itself remains Class 29, 30 or 32.
What Class 43 covers
India follows the NICE Classification (11th edition) — 45 classes in total, 34 for goods and 11 for services. Class 43 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 43 correctly matters more than the logo itself.
- Restaurant, cafe and bar services
- Cloud kitchen and food-delivery services
- Catering and banquet services
- Hotel, resort and homestay accommodation
- Hostel and PG accommodation services
- Bakery and QSR outlet services
What Class 43 does NOT cover
| Frequently confused item | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Packaged food products | Class 29 / 30 |
| Packaged beverages | Class 32 |
| Travel and tour booking | Class 39 |
| Food-delivery app software | Class 9 / 42 |
Examples of goods/services in Class 43
Who files in Class 43
- Restaurant brands
- Cloud-kitchen startups
- Hotel groups
- Catering companies
- QSR franchises
Class 43 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 43 filing starts at ₹1,999 and includes a clearance search, TM-48 drafting, filing and objection tracking until registration.
Class 43 filing timeline
| Stage | Typical time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Search & class confirmation | Same day | We run a Class 43 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 43
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- 15 September 2026Reviewed rates, forms and portal workflow for Trademark Class 43. Verified against latest CBIC/CBDT notifications.
- 10 January 2026Refreshed FAQ set, added new penalty examples and jurisdiction notes.
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