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

Sunglasses, spectacles, and eyewear fall under Class 9, the class for optical and scientific apparatus, regardless of whether they're prescription or purely fashion sunglasses. This surprises many applicants who expect eyewear to sit with clothing accessories in Class 25.

Which Nice Classification Class Is Eyewear In?

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

Sunglasses and spectacles fall under Class 9, the class covering optical apparatus and instruments, along with electronics and scientific equipment.

Why this catches fashion brands off guard

Eyewear is worn on the body and sold in the same stores as clothing and accessories, which leads many applicants to assume it belongs with Class 25 (clothing) or Class 26 (see our hair accessories entry for a similar mix-up). But the Nice Classification treats eyewear as an optical instrument first, regardless of whether it's prescription eyewear or purely fashion sunglasses with no corrective lenses. A fashion brand launching a sunglasses line alongside clothing and jewellery is, for classification purposes, adding a Class 9 product to a Class 25 and Class 14 portfolio.

Where eyewear brands often need a second class

An eyewear brand running its own optical retail stores or an online store needs Class 35 for the retail service, in addition to Class 9 for the product. A brand offering eye-testing or optometry services alongside eyewear sales would need a separate healthcare-services class again.

Try the Nice Classification Finder for a suggestion based on your specific product range, or see the full Nice Classification guide for all 45 classes.