Trademark Class 31: Agriculture

Updated on October 03, 2024 04:41:06 AM

Any individual or business producing or providing items related to agriculture can secure their identity by registering the mark under trademark class 31. Trademark Registration is an essential component for a successful business that helps to provide several legal security to the trademark holder. However, selecting the right classes during registration also plays an important role that aids to describe the business nature.

If anyone is planning to get registration under trademark class 31, this article will be very beneficial for them. In this article, we will discuss all the trademark class 31, its meaning, thorough items list and some common points to be remembered during TM registration.

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What is Trademark Class 31?

Trademark Class 31 consists of all the products that are linked with agriculture. Trademark Classes are categorised according to the Nice Classification into two main groups and 45 classes that include approx 80,000 goods and services on behalf of the nature of the product.

Trademark Class 31 is one of the main groups that come under the goods classes. In this class every good which is output from nature falls under this class such as grain, fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, natural plant & flower, raw wood and many others. This class helps to distinguish products from one another and provide a unique identity.

Godrej Nature’s Basket, Patanjali, Tata Coffee, ITC Agri-Business and Dabur are some examples of well-known brands that have secured their identity by registering their trademark under Trademark Class 31.

Comprehensive List of Items Covered under Trademark Class 31

Here is the comprehensive list of items given below that are covered under trademark class 31:

Category Items cover by trademark class 31
Agricultural products
(for humans and animals )
  • almonds [fruits]
  • aloe vera plants
  • berries, fresh fruits
  • citrus fruit, fresh
  • fruit, fresh
  • fruit residue [marc] / marc
  • nuts [fruits]
  • animal foodstuffs
  • animal fattening preparations/livestock fattening preparations
  • products for animal litter
  • artichokes, fresh
  • beans, fresh
  • beet, fresh
  • beverages for pets
  • bird food
  • bran
  • bran mash for animal consumption
  • cereal seeds, unprocessed
  • chestnuts, fresh
  • edible chews for animals
  • chicory roots
  • chicory, fresh
  • wheat
  • wheat germ for animal consumption
  • cocoa beans, raw
  • coconut shell
  • coconuts
  • cucumbers, fresh
  • distillery waste for animal consumption
  • dog biscuits
  • leeks, fresh
  • lemons, fresh
  • lentils, fresh
  • lettuce, fresh
  • garden herbs, fresh
  • garlic, fresh
  • grains [cereals]
  • grains for animal consumption
  • grapes, fresh
  • mushrooms, fresh
  • nettles
  • oats
  • oil cake/cattle cake
  • olives, fresh
  • onions, fresh vegetables
  • oranges, fresh
  • peanuts, fresh
  • peas, fresh
  • peppers [plants]
  • pet food
  • pine cones
  • potatoes, fresh
  • rhubarb, fresh
  • spinach, fresh
  • squashes, fresh / marrows, fresh
  • truffles, fresh
  • vegetables, fresh
  • flax meal [fodder]
  • Hay
  • hop cones
  • hops
  • yeast for animal consumption
  • vine plants
  • rice meal for forage
  • rice, unprocessed
  • maize
Horticultural products
  • flower bulbs/bulbs
  • flowers, natural
  • flowers, dried, for decoration
  • wreaths of natural flowers
  • plants
  • plants, dried, for decoration
  • seed germ for botanical purposes
  • rose bushes
  • shrubs / bushes
  • seeds for planting / plant seeds
Forestry products and live animals
  • raw barks
  • Christmas trees*
  • mussels, live
  • fish, live
  • fishing bait, live
  • herrings, live
  • tuna, live
  • oysters, live
  • poultry, live
  • salmon, live
  • shellfish, live
  • sardines, live
  • sea-cucumbers, live
  • spiny lobsters, live
  • palm trees
  • palms [leaves of the palm tree]
  • trees
  • trunks of trees
  • wood chips for the manufacture of wood pulp
  • preparations for egg laying poultry
  • undressed timber
  • unsawn timber
  • silkworm eggs
  • Silkworms
Amusement park equipment
  • amusement machines, automatic and coin-operated
  • artificial fishing bait
  • ascenders [mountaineering equipment]
  • bite indicators [fishing tackle]
  • bite sensors [fishing tackle]
  • bodyboards
  • swimming pools [play articles]
  • swimming kick boards
  • swimming belts
  • swimming jackets
  • Swings
  • creels [fishing traps]
  • fish hooks
  • fishing tackle
  • flippers for swimming / swimming webs [flippers]
  • floats for fishing
  • waterskis

Points to be Remembered

Some points are mentioned below that must be remembered during the TM registration in Trademark Class 31:

  1. Comprehensive TM search: The applicant should do a comprehensive TM search before registering as a Trademark in class 31. It helps to give full details on the availability of the trademark that the applicant wants to apply.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. As a TM attorney, Litem Legalis will be your best option.

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Conclusion

Registering Trademarks under Trademark Class 31 businesses that are involved in agricultural, horticulture and forestry, can secure their solo identity in the marketplace. Categorising the classes help to provide a thorough description of a business or production. However, the applicant must have the complete knowledge of their business nature and must select the right class accordingly. If the applicant selects the wrong class it will have a higher chance of being rejected or opposition. Therefore consultancy with the TM attorney will help to save time and money.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is trademark class 31?

Trademark Class 31 consists of all the products that are linked with agriculture. In this class every good which is output from nature falls under this class such as grain, fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, natural plant & flower, raw wood and many others.

Which documents are required for TM Registration?

The needed documents for an electronic trademark are a logo, Nature of Goods & Service, Aadhar Card, GST, Signed Power of Attorney, Signed User Affidavit, MSME Certificate, and Start-up Certificate.

What are the fees for Trademark Registration?

The basic government fees for trademark 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.

Do Wood Products fall under Trademark Class 31?

Yes, Wood products fall under Trademark Class 31.

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