What Class 25 Covers — Full Scope
Class 25 is one of the most filed trademark classes in India given the country's massive textile and fashion industry. It covers:
- All garments: T-shirts, shirts, trousers, jeans, salwar suits, kurtas, sarees, lehengas, ethnic wear, western wear
- Outerwear: Jackets, coats, blazers, hoodies, sweatshirts, shawls, stoles
- Sportswear and activewear: Athletic clothing, yoga wear, gym wear, sports jerseys
- Footwear: Shoes, sandals, boots, sports shoes, chappals, heels, formal shoes
- Headgear: Caps, hats, helmets, turbans, bandanas, scarves
- Innerwear: Undergarments, bras, boxers, thermal wear
- Baby and children's clothing: Infant and kids' garments of all types
- Uniforms: School uniforms, corporate uniforms, hospital scrubs, workwear
- Traditional Indian clothing: Dhotis, lungis, sherwanis, bandhgalas
Class 25 vs Related Classes — What Goes Where
| Product or Service | Correct Class |
|---|---|
| Finished garments (T-shirts, sarees, kurtas) | Class 25 |
| Raw fabric and cloth material | Class 24 |
| Bags, handbags, wallets, belts (leather/imitation) | Class 18 |
| Jewellery, watches, fashion accessories | Class 14 |
| Online clothing store / retail brand | Class 35 |
| Tailoring, alteration, stitching services | Class 40 |
| Fashion design and styling services | Class 42 |
⚠ D2C Brands — File Class 35 Too
If you sell clothing through your own website, app, Amazon, Flipkart, or Meesho, you also need Class 35 (retail services). Amazon Brand Registry specifically requires Class 35 for full retail brand protection. A Class 25-only filing leaves your online store brand unprotected.India's Major Fashion Hubs — Why Class 25 Is Critical
| City / Region | Specialty | Why Class 25 Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu | Knitwear export capital | Exporters need Class 25 to protect brand names in global markets |
| Surat, Gujarat | Synthetic fabric and sarees | Class 25 for finished garments + Class 24 for fabric |
| Ludhiana, Punjab | Woollen knitwear, hosiery | Class 25 essential for branded hosiery and knitwear |
| Delhi NCR / Gurugram | Fashion D2C brands, fast fashion | Class 25 + Class 35 for online first brands |
| Mumbai | Fashion design, boutique labels | Class 25 for garments + Class 42 if design services |
| Jaipur, Rajasthan | Block print, ethnic wear exporters | Class 25 + Class 35 for export-oriented brands |
Class 25 and E-Commerce Brand Protection
For clothing brands selling online, trademark registration in Class 25 enables:
- Amazon Brand Registry: Upload your registered trademark to get access to Brand Analytics, A+ Content, Sponsored Brands, and counterfeit reporting tools.
- Flipkart Brand Store: Verified brand stores require trademark documentation.
- Meesho Verified Supplier: Brand documentation strengthened significantly by trademark registration.
- Myntra Brand Onboarding: Brand verification requires trademark registration for official brand partnership.
- Counterfeit takedowns: File IP infringement reports against counterfeit clothing listings on any marketplace.
Trademark Filing Strategy for Fashion Brands
1
Wordmark in Class 25 — Register your brand name as text. This is non-negotiable and your most important filing.
2
Logo (device mark) in Class 25 — Separate application for your visual logo. Protects the specific design.
3
Class 35 if selling online — Essential for e-commerce brand protection and marketplace Brand Registry access.
4
Class 18 if expanding to bags/accessories — Many fashion brands extend to bags, belts, and leather goods.
5
Class 14 for jewellery extensions — If your brand plans to add jewellery, watches, or precious accessories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — Class 25 protects your brand name and logo on the garments themselves, regardless of where they are sold. Class 35 is additionally needed only if you operate your own retail brand (store, website, or app).
Yes — both clothing and footwear are within Class 25. One application covers both. Describe both in your goods specification: 'clothing, footwear and headgear'.
Extremely competitive — one of the most-filed classes in India. Pre-filing search is especially important. Many brand names face Section 11 objections due to similar existing marks in Class 25.
Specific traditional saree weave patterns (like Kanjivaram or Banarasi) belong to the cultural commons and cannot be trademarked. However, your unique brand name under which you sell those sarees can be registered in Class 25.
Government fee: ₹4,500 per class (MSME/startup) or ₹9,000 (company). A clothing brand typically files in Class 25 + Class 35 = ₹9,000–₹18,000 in government fees plus attorney fees.
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