Trademark Class 1: Chemicals
Class 1 covers industrial, scientific and farm chemicals, unprocessed resins and plastics, industrial adhesives and fertilisers. A brand on a drum of solvent or a bag of fertiliser belongs here.
What class 1 covers
Class 1 of the Nice Classification covers: “Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; fire extinguishing and fire prevention compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; substances for tanning animal skins and hides; adhesives for use in industry; compost, manures, fertilizers; biological preparations for use in industry and science.”” This is the official heading in the current edition, NCL 13-2026, in force since 1 January 2026.
WIPO’s explanatory note says class 1 mainly covers chemical products for use in industry, science and agriculture, including those used to make goods in other classes. It also includes food additives such as pectin and enzymes, and ingredients for cosmetics and medicines, such as vitamins.
Section 7 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 has the Registrar classify goods in line with this international system. In practice, the test is this: is it a chemical input, or a finished medicine, cosmetic or household product?
Common goods in class 1
Industrial and laboratory chemicals
- Acids, alkalis and industrial solvents
- Chemical reagents for science, other than medical
- Tempering and soldering preparations
Farm and garden inputs
- Fertilisers and manures
- Compost and soil preparations
- Chemicals for agriculture, horticulture and forestry
Resins, plastics and adhesives
- Unprocessed artificial resins
- Unprocessed plastics, such as granules
- Adhesives for use in industry
What is not in class 1
WIPO places these goods outside class 1:
| Goods | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Raw natural resins | Class 2 |
| Semi-processed artificial resins | Class 17 |
| Chemical preparations for medical or veterinary use | Class 5 |
| Fungicides, herbicides and preparations for destroying vermin | Class 5 |
| Adhesives for stationery or household use | Class 16 |
| Salt for preserving foodstuffs | Class 30 |
Who usually files in class 1
Fertiliser and agri-input makers
Fertiliser, manure and compost brands for farms and nurseries.
Chemical and adhesive manufacturers
Makers of solvents, industrial adhesives and fluxes.
Ingredient and plastics suppliers
Plastic granule and resin traders, and suppliers of enzymes or preservatives to food and pharma makers.
Tips before filing
Search the register in class 1
Run a search on the IP India register in class 1 and nearby classes. The free search at tmrsearch.ipindia.gov.in takes one class at a time.
Separate chemicals from finished products
An ingredient fits class 1. The finished cream, medicine or detergent made from it goes in class 3 or 5. Say a Faridabad unit selling industrial adhesive launches a household glue under the same name. The glue needs class 16.
Write a specification you will actually use
List the goods you sell or plan to sell, in the Registry’s wording. Goods you never sell can be removed for non-use under Section 47 after five years on the register.
File Form TM-A and watch the examination
File online in Form TM-A. If the examiner raises an issue, a clear reply to the examination report keeps the application moving.
Frequently asked questions
Is a pesticide or weedicide brand filed in class 1 or class 5?
Pesticides go in class 5, not class 1. WIPO’s note sends fungicides, herbicides and preparations for destroying vermin to class 5, while fertilisers, manures and chemicals for agriculture stay in class 1. An agri-input company selling a fertiliser and an insecticide under one brand should file in both. We check your product list first, so the right classes are covered.
Do I need classes other than class 1?
You need another class only if the same brand appears on goods outside class 1. A single application can cover several classes under Section 18(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, with the fee paid per class. A fertiliser brand that also sells pesticides adds class 5; a resin trader selling semi-processed sheets adds class 17.
What is the government fee to file a trademark in class 1?
The fee is ₹4,500 per class if you e-file as an individual, startup or small enterprise, and ₹9,000 per class for everyone else. Each class is charged separately, so class 1 plus one more class means two fees. We confirm your category before filing, so you pay the right amount.
Can I file in class 1 before I start selling?
Yes. Section 18(1) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 lets you apply for a mark that is used or proposed to be used. You file on a “proposed to be used” basis, and your application date fixes your place in the queue. Anyone filing a similar mark later stands behind you. Once sales begin, keep invoices and labels as proof of use.
How long does a class 1 registration last?
A registration lasts ten years and can be renewed every ten years without limit under Section 25 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The ten years run from the application date, not the certificate date. Renewal is filed in Form TM-R, and a missed expiry can still be fixed within one year through surcharge or restoration.
What it costs
Our fee plus the government fee that applies to your case, quoted before you commit. Tell us the situation and we will price it exactly.
| Form TM-A, per class | E-filing | Paper filing |
|---|---|---|
| Individual, startup or small enterprise | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| All other applicants | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
Official IP India fees, charged per class.
Ready to begin?
Tell us what your chemical product is, and we will confirm the class, search the register and file in class 1.