Trademark Class 2: Paints and Related Products

Updated on October 10, 2024 11:00:36 AM

Trademark Class 2 covers a wide range of items including paints, coating, varnishing and dye. A business dealing in paints and related products must secure its brand through Trademark Registration under this category. It helps to protect brand identity and uniqueness from its rivals.

It is very crucial to select the right class during the TM registration procedure, as per the business’s work and service. If you are also confused about figuring out your product category this article will help you to get a thorough knowledge of the items. Here, we will discuss Trademark Class 2, its complete list of items that are covered under it and some points that must be remembered during trademark class selection.

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What is Trademark Class 2?

Trademark Class 2 is one of the goods classes that covers a broad category of items related to paints and varnish. This classification is as per the “Nice Classification” which has 45 classes that are further divided into two main categories: Goods Classes (2 to 34) and Service Classes (35 to 45).

If any business’s product related to paints, varnishing and dye such as primer, ink, shoe dye and many more, must go with its TM Registration in Trademark Class 2. Selecting the correct class aids in defining the business category and also helps to maintain a unique identity in the marketplace.

Asian Paints, Berger Paints, Asian PPG, Shalimar Paints, Jenson & Nicholson and Kansai Nerolac are some of the well-known brands examples, whose trademarks are registered and secured under Trademark Class 2.

Goods Covers in Trademark Class 2

Here is the complete list of the products given below that cover Trademark Class 2:

Category of the Product List of the Items Covered under Trademark 2
Pigments and Colourants
  • Alizarin dyes
  • Aniline dyes
  • Annatto (dyestuff)
  • Auramine
  • Carbon black (pigment)
  • Cochineal carmine
  • Colourants/dyestuffs
  • Indigo (colourant)
  • Gamboge for painting
  • Malt caramel (food colourant)
  • Malt colourants
  • Saffron (colourant)
  • Soo (colourant)
  • Turmeric (colourant)
  • Yellowwood (colourant)
  • Pigments
Paints and Coatings
  • Aluminium powder for painting
  • Aluminium paints
  • Anti-corrosive bands
  • Anti-corrosive preparations
  • Anti-fouling paints
  • Asbestos paints
  • Bitumen varnish
  • Coatings (paints)
  • Coatings for roofing felt/tarred felt (paints)
  • Enamels (varnishes)
  • Enamels for painting/enamel paints
  • Fireproof paints
  • Glazes (paints, lacquers)
  • Limewash
  • Paints
  • Primers
  • Protective preparations for metals
  • Repositionable paint patches
  • Undercoating for vehicle chassis/undersealing for vehicle chassis
  • Varnishes
  • Wood coatings (paints)
  • Wood stains
Inks and Printing
  • Engraving ink
  • Ink for skin-dressing
  • Ink for leather
  • Marking ink for animals
  • Printing ink
  • Toner cartridges, filled, for printers and photocopiers
  • Toners (ink) for photocopiers/ink (toner) for photocopiers
Chemicals and Preservatives
  • Anti-rust oils
  • Anti-rust greases
  • Anti-rust preparations for preservation
  • Carbonyl (wood preservative)
  • Creosote for wood preservation
  • Distempers
  • Dyewood extracts/wood dyestuffs
  • Dyewood/colouring (colouring) wood/dye-wood
  • Fixatives for watercolours/watercolours
  • Fixatives (varnishes)
  • Metals in powder form for painters, decorators, printers, and artists
  • Mordants
Laboratory and Analytical Chemicals
  • Analytical reagents
  • Biochemical catalysts
  • Chemical reagents
  • Diagnostic preparations
  • Laboratory chemicals
  • Photographic chemicals
  • Sensitized materials
  • Test papers
Agricultural and Horticultural Chemicals
  • Agricultural chemicals
  • Fertilizers
  • Herbicides
  • Horticultural chemicals
  • Insecticides
  • Soil conditioners
  • Plant growth regulators
  • Weed killers

Points to be Remember before TM Registration in Class 2

  • Comprehensive TM search: The applicant should do a comprehensive TM search before registering as a TM in class 2. It helps to give full details on the availability of trademark that the applicant wants to apply.
  • Choose a Strong and Distinct Mark: The candidate must choose a strong and distinctive trademark. It helps the brand stand out in the marketplace and contributes to giving it a distinctive appearance.
  • Consult With TM Attorney: A complex process, TM registration carries a high risk of rejection even for minor errors. However, for hassle-free registration, the applicant has to communicate with the TM attorney.
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Conclusion

Trademark Class 2 is a cornerstone for protecting the distinctive identity of items related to paints, varnishes, and coatings. Its vast reach includes a bright palette of commodities critical to creative expression, industrial uses, and daily necessities. Businesses may preserve their brand integrity in a competitive market by negotiating the complexities of Class 2 and building trust and awareness among customers.

As a critical component of intellectual property protection, a thorough understanding of Class 2 enables businesses to navigate the complexities of trademark registration, ensuring that the colours, coatings, and compositions that define their products remain uniquely and legally theirs in the ever-changing landscape of commerce.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which class of trademark does a paint product fall under?

According to the Nice Classification, all paint and dye-related goods fall under class 2.

What is covered by Trademark Class 2?

Trademark Class 2 consists of all the goods or products related to paints and dyes such as Alizarin dyes, Whitewash, Sandarac and many more.

What are the fees of the trademark for paint products?

The basic government fees for registration are Rs. 4500 for the online registration and Rs. 5000 for the offline mode. This fee will be increased according to the number of classes selected by the applicants during the filing.

What documents are needed for trademark Class 2?

The needed documents are- a logo, Nature of Goods and services, Aadhar Card, GST, Signed Power of Attorney, Signed User Affidavit, MSME Certificate, and Start-up Certificate.

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