. It covers non-medicated cosmetics and toiletries, cleaning preparations, soaps, perfumery, and essential oils.<\/span><\/p>\nThe core idea is personal care and surface cleaning for everyday consumer use. If your product cleans the human body, enhances appearance, or cleans household surfaces for day-to-day use, it most likely belongs here.<\/span><\/p>\nClass 3 also covers hair care products, dental preparations, nail care products, sunscreen preparations, shaving products, and fragrances. It is one of the most commercially active trademark classes in India given the size and growth of the beauty, personal care, and home cleaning industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>What Products Fall Under Trademark Class 3?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nHere is a clear breakdown of what is covered:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Cosmetics and Skincare:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Face creams, serums, moisturisers, and toners<\/span><\/li>\n
- Foundations, concealers, lipsticks, and eye makeup<\/span><\/li>\n
- Sunscreens and after-sun preparations<\/span><\/li>\n
- Nail varnish and nail polish removers<\/span><\/li>\n
- Eyebrow pencils and makeup setting sprays<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Hair Care:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks<\/span><\/li>\n
- Hair oils, hair serums, and leave-in treatments<\/span><\/li>\n
- Hair dyes and colouring preparations<\/span><\/li>\n
- Styling gels, waxes, and sprays<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Personal Hygiene and Toiletries:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Soaps and body washes<\/span><\/li>\n
- Deodorants and antiperspirants (non-medicated)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Shaving creams and aftershave lotions<\/span><\/li>\n
- Toothpaste and teeth whitening preparations<\/span><\/li>\n
- Mouthwash (non-medicated)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Fragrances:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Perfumes and eau de toilette<\/span><\/li>\n
- Body mists and room fragrances<\/span><\/li>\n
- Essential oils used in cosmetics or perfumery<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Cleaning Preparations for Household Use:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Dishwashing liquids and surface cleaners<\/span><\/li>\n
- Fabric softeners and laundry detergents<\/span><\/li>\n
- Glass and bathroom cleaning products<\/span><\/li>\n
- Shoe polish and leather care preparations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>What is NOT Covered Under Trademark Class 3?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nThis is where many businesses file under the wrong class.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n| \n Product<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Correct Class<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Medicated soaps and therapeutic skincare<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Class 5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Pharmaceutical toothpaste with medicinal claims<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Class 5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Industrial cleaning chemicals<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Class 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Paints and protective surface coatings<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Class 2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Insect repellent preparations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Class 5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Veterinary grooming and cleaning products<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Class 5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Dietary supplements for skin or hair<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Class 5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nThe most common confusion is between Class 3 and Class 5. If your product makes a therapeutic or medicinal claim, it crosses into Class 5. A regular moisturiser sits in Class 3. A cream marketed as treating eczema or psoriasis belongs in Class 5. If your product sits in both categories depending on the market you target, you may need registrations in both classes.<\/span><\/p>\nMedicated toothpaste also trips people up. A regular toothpaste for cleaning and freshening is Class 3. One marketed for treating gum disease or sensitivity crosses into Class 5.<\/span><\/p>\n | | | | | | | |
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