Trademark Class 43: Hotel and Restaurant

Updated on May 19, 2026 01:36:11 PM

Trademark class 43 secures a business uniqueness that provides services related to hotels and restaurants. Trademark registration is a main component for a business that gives several legal rights to the owner by which they can secure their brand identity.

In this article, you will get the complete information about trademark class 43, and its meaning including a comprehensive list of services that fall under trademark class 43.

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All About Trademark Class 43

Trademark class 43 consists of all the services related to the Hotel and Restaurant or food services. Nice Classification categorises approx 80,000 products and works into 45 classes. These classes are further divided into two main groups: Goods classes (1 to 34) and Services classes (35 to 45).

Trademark class 43 is one of the main classes that come under the Services group. This class mainly mentions all the services such as Cafes, canteens, bars, motels, tourist homes and many more.

Examples of well-known Trademark of Trademark class 43

Here are some examples of well-known trademarks given below that are registered under Trademark class 43:

  1. McDonald’s: Fast-food or food services.
  2. Starbucks: Coffeehouse.
  3. Pizza House: Popular pizza restaurant.
  4. Taj Hotel: Luxury accommodation.
  5. Marriott: Hotel and Resort services.

A Comprehensive Services List of Trademark Class 43

Here is the complete list of services provided below that fall under trademark class 43:

Category Services of Trademark Class 43
Services for providing food and drink
  • bar services
  • cafés
  • cafeterias
  • canteens
  • rental of chairs, tables, table linen, glassware
  • rental of cooking apparatus
  • rental of drinking water dispensers
  • food sculpting
  • food and drink catering
  • restaurants
  • self-service restaurants
  • snack-bars
Temporary accommodation services
  • hotels,
  • boarding houses
  • providing campground facilities
  • day-nurseries [crèches]
  • holiday camp services [lodging]
  • hotel reservations
  • Hotels
  • rental of lighting apparatus*
  • rental of meeting rooms
  • motels
  • retirement homes
  • temporary accommodation reservations
  • rental of temporary accommodation
  • rental of tents
  • tourist homes
  • rental of transportable buildings*
  • boarding for animals

Services that Trademark Class 43 do not cover

Some services seem to be very similar and cause confusion in selecting classes during trademark registration. Here are some services or works mention below that sound similar but do not fall under trademark class 43:

  • Catering Services( Trademark Class 35 & 41)
  • Food Delivery Services(Trademark Class 39)
  • Event Planning or management(Trademark Class 45)
  • Travel agency services(Trademark Class 39 & 43)

Common Mistakes during Trademark Registration under Trademark Class 43

During the Trademark registration process, the applicant makes a number of mistakes, raising the possibility of rejection or objection. The following are some common mistakes:

  1. A lack of distinctiveness increases the chances of a mark being rejected. In most cases, this error creates some circumstances that cause consumer confusion and destroys goodwill for the other party.
  2. If a Trademark search is not conducted before trademark registration, it is more likely that an objection will be raised during the trademark inspection process.
  3. During the trademark registration process, incorrect categorization of products and services increases the risk of infringement. A careful selection of the class should be made by the applicant, taking into account the nature of the services or products.

Conclusion

Trademark Class 43 mainly covers services that deal with hotels and restaurants such as cafeterias, canteens, motels, tourist homes, retirement homes and many others. An individual or business planning to provide these services must select the trademark class 43 during the Trademark registration. It is a long and complex Litem Legalis procedure therefore, the applicant should be clear regarding the nature of the business and their services, it helps to select the right classes and increase chances to get easy registration. Consulting with a professional Trademark attorney will be more beneficial in trademark registration.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Trademark Class 43?

Trademark class 43 consists of all the services related to the Hotel and Restaurant or food services.

Which documents are required for Trademark 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 canteens fall under trademark class 43?

Yes, canteen services fall under trademark class 43.

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