Trademark Class 10: Medical, Dental and Veterinary Apparatus
Class 10 covers surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus, artificial limbs, orthopaedic articles and, under the current edition, spectacles, contact lenses and sunglasses. Healthcare device brands usually start here.
What class 10 covers
The official Class 10 heading reads: surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; spectacles, contact lenses and sunglasses; orthopaedic articles; suture materials; therapeutic and assistive devices adapted for persons with disabilities; massage apparatus; apparatus, devices and articles for nursing infants; and sexual activity apparatus, devices and articles.
The explanatory note adds orthopaedic bandages, compression garments, orthopaedic footwear, contraception and childbirth devices, artificial implants and medical furniture such as operating tables. The current edition is NCL 13-2026, in force from 1 January 2026, and the Trade Marks Registry follows it.
Common goods in class 10
Medical and surgical
- Surgical and dental instruments
- Medical apparatus and diagnostic devices
- Suture materials
Orthopaedic and assistive
- Orthopaedic supports, bandages and footwear
- Compression garments and stockings for varices
- Artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
Eyewear and personal care
- Spectacles, sunglasses and contact lenses
- Massage apparatus
- Feeding bottles and devices for nursing infants
What is not in class 10
The WIPO notes send these health products to other classes:
| Goods | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Plasters, dressings, gauze, baby diapers, tampons | Class 5 |
| Surgical implants made of living tissue | Class 5 |
| Wheelchairs and mobility scooters | Class 12 |
| Massage tables and nursing pillows | Class 20 |
| Novelty spectacles | Class 28 |
| Electronic cigarettes | Class 34 |
In practice, the rule is simple: devices and instruments go to Class 10, while dressings, absorbent sanitary goods and medicines go to Class 5.
Who usually files in class 10
Making medical devices
Makers and importers of surgical instruments, diagnostic devices, orthopaedic supports and medical furniture.
Selling eyewear under a brand
Say an optician in Faridabad launches a house brand of frames and sunglasses. That brand now goes in Class 10, not Class 9.
Selling wellness and baby-care goods
Sellers of massage apparatus, feeding bottles, breast pumps and similar products. Heart rate monitors and pulse meters also sit here, not in Class 9.
Tips before filing
Search the brand in Class 10 and Class 5
Run a trademark search in Class 10 and in Class 5, since a similar name on medical dressings or medicines can still clash with yours.
Name the device precisely
Write “orthopaedic knee supports” or “dental instruments”, not “medical products”. Precise goods reduce queries during examination.
Keep eyewear in Class 10
Do not copy an old specification that puts sunglasses in Class 9. The current edition moved them to Class 10.
Treat device rules as separate
A trademark protects your brand only. It is not a licence to make or sell medical devices. Our trademark registration team handles the trademark side.
Frequently asked questions
Are spectacles and sunglasses in Class 10 now?
Yes. The current Nice edition lists spectacles, contact lenses and sunglasses in the Class 10 heading, and the Class 9 note excludes them. Optical brands filing today should use Class 10. Novelty spectacles, such as party glasses, are an exception and fall in Class 28. We check your full range before filing.
Which class covers bandages and plasters?
It depends on the purpose. Support and orthopaedic bandages fall in Class 10. Plasters, gauze and bandages for dressings fall in Class 5 with other medical dressings. A brand selling both kinds of product needs both classes. The fee is charged per class, so we list your products first and confirm which classes are actually needed before you pay.
Is a wheelchair a Class 10 product?
No. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters fall in Class 12 as vehicles, even though they serve patients. Class 10 covers therapeutic and assistive devices adapted for persons with disabilities, such as artificial limbs and orthopaedic articles. If you sell both, file both classes. We check each item against the WIPO list so the application does not draw an objection on classification.
Does a Class 10 trademark let me sell medical devices?
No. A trademark protects your brand name or logo against copying. It does not replace any licence or registration needed to make, import or sell medical devices. Those are separate approvals under health laws. Filing the trademark early still helps, as your brand is secured while other approvals move forward. We keep the applicant name consistent with your other records.
What is the government fee for Class 10?
The Form TM-A fee is ₹4,500 per class for an individual, startup or small enterprise filing online, and ₹9,000 per class for other applicants. Paper filing costs ₹5,000 or ₹10,000. Our professional fee is quoted separately before you commit. Send us your brand and product list for an exact figure.
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.
The official Form TM-A fee is ₹4,500 per class for an individual, startup or small enterprise filing online, and ₹9,000 per class for others (₹5,000 and ₹10,000 on paper). IP India charges it for each class and each mark. The lower rate covers entities with Startup India recognition and small enterprises under the MSMED Act, 2006, often shown through Udyam registration.
Ready to begin?
Share your brand and device list, and we will confirm the Class 10 wording and any second class you need.