Trademark Class 45: Legal, Security & Personal Services
Class 45 is the catch-all final class: legal services, security services for the protection of property and individuals, and personal and social services rendered to meet the needs of individuals. Trademark and compliance consultancies themselves file in Class 45.
What Class 45 covers
India follows the NICE Classification (11th edition) — 45 classes in total, 34 for goods and 11 for services. Class 45 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 45 correctly matters more than the logo itself.
- Legal services and litigation support
- Intellectual property and trademark services
- Company secretarial and compliance advisory
- Security guarding and surveillance services
- Matrimonial, dating and social introduction services
- Event-personal services such as wedding planning
What Class 45 does NOT cover
| Frequently confused item | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Accounting, tax and business consulting | Class 35 |
| Insurance and financial advisory | Class 36 |
| Security devices and CCTV | Class 9 |
| Medical and wellness services | Class 44 |
Examples of goods/services in Class 45
Who files in Class 45
- Law firms
- IP consultancies
- CS and compliance firms
- Security agencies
- Matrimonial platforms
Class 45 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 45 filing starts at ₹1,999 and includes a clearance search, TM-48 drafting, filing and objection tracking until registration.
Class 45 filing timeline
| Stage | Typical time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Search & class confirmation | Same day | We run a Class 45 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 45. Verified against latest CBIC/CBDT notifications.
- 10 January 2026Refreshed FAQ set, added new penalty examples and jurisdiction notes.
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