You would choose Trademark Class 5 if you were registering any of these types of goods: Sanitary preparations for personal hygiene, other than toiletries Deodorants other than for human beings and animals Dietary supplements, intended to supplement a normal diet or to have health benefits Meal replacements, dietetic food and beverages, adapted for medical or veterinary use Cigarettes without tobacco, for medical purposes You would not use Trademark Class 5 if you were registering for: Sanitary preparations being toiletries (Class 3- Cleaning Substances) Deodorants for human beings or animals (Class 3- Cleaning Substances) Supportive bandages (Class 10- Medical Supplies) Meal replacements, dietetic food and beverages not for medical or veterinary use (Class 29- Meat, Fish, Poultry),(Class 30- Coffee, Flour, Rice),(Class 31- Grains, Agriculture), (Class 32- Beer and Beverages), (Class 33- Alcoholic Beverages) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office If you are not sure while choosing Class 5 for your product, you also consider the following “Related Classes”: Class 3- Cleaning Substances, Class 1- Chemicals, Class 10- Medical Supplies, Class 42- Science and Technology Services, Class 35- Advertising and Business Services, Class 44- Medical and Vet Services.

You would choose Trademark Class 4 if you were registering any of these types of goods: Oils and greases Lubricants Dust absorbing Fuels and illuminants Wetting and binding compositions Candles Coal Wax You would not use Trademark Class 4 if you were registering for: Certain special industrial oils and greases Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 4 may register in these other classes too.

You would choose Trademark Class 3 if you were registering any of these types of goods: Deodorants for human beings or animals Room fragrance preparations Sanitary preparations being toiletries You would not use Trademark Class 3 if you were registering for: Chemical chimney cleaners (Class 1- Chemicals) Degreasing preparations for use in manufacturing processes (Class 1- Chemicals) Deodorants other than for human beings or animals (Class 5- Pharmaceuticals) Sharpening stones and grindstones (Class 8- Hand Tools)  Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 3 may register in these other classes too.

You would choose Trademark Class 2 if you were registering any of these types of goods: Paints, varnishes and lacquers for industry, handicrafts and arts Dyestuffs for clothing Colourants for foodstuffs and beverages You would not use Trademark Class 2 if you were registering for: Unprocessed artificial resins (Class 1) Laundry bluing (Class 3) Cosmetic dyes (Class 3) Paint boxes (articles for use in school) (Class 16) Insulating paints and varnishes (Class 17) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 2 may register in these other classes too.

You would choose Trademark Class 1 if you were registering any of these types of goods: Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry Unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; manures Fire extinguishing compositions Tempering and soldering preparations Chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs Tanning substances; adhesives used in industry You would not use Trademark Class 1 if you were registering for: Natural resins (Class 2) Chemical products for use in medical science (Class 5) Fungicides, herbicides and preparations for destroying vermin (Class 5) Adhesives for stationery or household purposes (Class 16) salt for preserving foodstuffs (Class 30) Straw mulch (Class 31) Related Classes A related trademark class is one that is related to another class; this is due to the Indian Trademark Office (ITO) has determined that applicants registering within Class 1 may register in these other classes too.

If the trademark holder misses the renewal period, he is provided with a grace period of 12 months and if the applicant files an application within 6 months the government fees are Rs.13500 whereas if the application is filed after 6 months grace period the government fees charged is Rs.18000.

  The Examination Report issued to the applicant contains detailed reasons of the objections raised by the Examiner and can also be viewed on IP India.

This business type requires no registration from a government, and hence it is quite a popular form of business in India The sole proprietorship is not a legal entity.

Resolution of this Question On 20th December, 2014, the govt. of India takes another step ahead in position to make its campaign “Make in India” a grand success by introducing GST in Lok Sabha.

Recently, everyone in the market/industry wants to turn up secure and safe and for that they want themselves worked under a registered legal system prescribed by the government to make their business grow.