Trademark Class 44: Medical, Wellness, Beauty & Agriculture Services
Class 44 covers medical services, veterinary services, hygienic and beauty care for humans or animals, and agriculture, horticulture and forestry services. Hospitals, clinics, salons, telemedicine and pet care all sit here.
What Class 44 covers
India follows the NICE Classification (11th edition) — 45 classes in total, 34 for goods and 11 for services. Class 44 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 44 correctly matters more than the logo itself.
- Hospital, clinic and telemedicine services
- Dental, ophthalmic and diagnostic services
- Salon, spa and beauty-care services
- Ayurveda, yoga therapy and wellness services
- Veterinary and pet-grooming services
- Agriculture, horticulture and landscaping services
What Class 44 does NOT cover
| Frequently confused item | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Medicines as products | Class 5 |
| Medical devices | Class 10 |
| Cosmetics as products | Class 3 |
| Fitness classes and training | Class 41 |
Examples of goods/services in Class 44
Who files in Class 44
- Hospitals and clinic chains
- Health-tech startups
- Salon and spa brands
- Diagnostic labs
- Pet-care companies
Class 44 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 44 filing starts at ₹1,999 and includes a clearance search, TM-48 drafting, filing and objection tracking until registration.
Class 44 filing timeline
| Stage | Typical time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Search & class confirmation | Same day | We run a Class 44 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 44. Verified against latest CBIC/CBDT notifications.
- 10 January 2026Refreshed FAQ set, added new penalty examples and jurisdiction notes.
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