Which Nice Classification class is cookware in for a trademark application in India?

Non-electric cookware — kadai, tawa, pressure cookers, pots and pans — falls under Class 21, the household containers class. Electric kitchen appliances, like electric rice cookers or induction cooktops, fall under Class 11 instead.

Which Nice Classification Class Is Cookware In?

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Published 13 August 2026 · Updated 13 August 2026 · 1 min read

Everyday cookware — kadai, tawa, pressure cookers, pots, pans, and cooking utensils — falls under Class 21, the same class covering household and kitchen containers, glassware, and drinkware.

Why electric appliances are classified separately

Class 21 covers cookware that has no power source of its own — it relies on a separate stove or flame for heat. The moment an appliance has its own heating element or electric mechanism, it moves to Class 11, which covers apparatus for cooking, heating, and similar utility functions, such as electric rice cookers, induction cooktops, and electric kettles. A brand selling both a traditional pressure cooker (Class 21) and an electric rice cooker (Class 11) under one name needs both classes.

Where kitchenware brands often need a second class

A cookware brand that also sells through its own retail stores or an online store needs Class 35 for the retail service itself, in addition to whichever product classes apply. This gap — assuming the product registration alone "covers" the brand — is common across most product categories, not unique to kitchenware.

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