Which Nice Classification class are paints in for a trademark application in India?

Paints, varnishes, lacquers, and other coatings fall under Class 2, a compact, standalone class covering colourants and protective and decorative coatings, whether for walls, wood, or metal.

Which Nice Classification Class Are Paints In?

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

Paints, varnishes, lacquers, and other coatings fall under Class 2, which covers paints, colourants, and preservatives against corrosion or deterioration.

What Class 2 covers here

This includes wall and decorative paints, wood finishes, anti-rust and protective coatings, printing inks, and dyes used in industrial or decorative colouring. It's one of the smaller and more specific classes in the system, focused narrowly on colourants and coatings rather than the broader chemicals class (Class 1) or the stationery and office-supplies class (Class 16, which covers artist and drawing materials like crayons and pastels rather than liquid paint).

Where paint brands often need a second class

A paint manufacturer that also runs its own retail stores or dealer network under the brand needs Class 35 for the retail service, in addition to Class 2 for the product. A company offering painting or coating application as a service, rather than just selling the product, would look at a different class again — typically Class 37, alongside other construction and installation services.

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