Trademark Class 14: Jewellery, Precious Metals, Clocks and Watches
Class 14 covers precious metals and their alloys, jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones, and clocks and watches. Jewellers, imitation jewellery brands and watch companies usually file here first.
What class 14 covers
The official Class 14 heading reads: precious metals and their alloys; jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
The explanatory note says the class mainly covers precious metals and certain goods made of or coated with them, plus jewellery, clocks and watches and their parts. It includes imitation jewellery, cuff links, tie pins, key rings and charms, jewellery boxes, watch movements, clock hands, watch springs and watch crystals, and works of art of precious metal. The current edition is NCL 13-2026, in force from 1 January 2026, and the Trade Marks Registry follows it.
Common goods in class 14
Jewellery
- Gold, silver and diamond jewellery
- Imitation and fashion jewellery
- Jewellery charms and beads
- Cuff links, tie pins and tie clips
Clocks and watches
- Wristwatches and clocks
- Watch movements and clock hands
- Watch springs and watch crystals
- Parts for clocks and watches
Precious goods
- Precious metals and their alloys
- Precious and semi-precious stones
- Jewellery boxes
- Statues and works of art of precious metal
What is not in class 14
Some goods made of gold or silver are classed by what they do, not what they are made of. The WIPO notes place these elsewhere:
| Goods | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Smartwatches | Class 9 |
| Cutlery, even of silver | Class 8 |
| Pen nibs of gold | Class 16 |
| Teapots of precious metal | Class 21 |
| Charms, other than for jewellery, key rings or key chains | Class 26 |
| Retail jewellery store services | Class 35 |
Here is the catch: the showroom is a retail service in Class 35, while the jewellery itself is Class 14.
Who usually files in class 14
Making and selling jewellery
A family jeweller in Faridabad that stamps its name on gold and silver pieces files in Class 14, and adds Class 35 for the showroom.
Selling imitation jewellery
Fashion jewellery sellers, many of them trading online, who list both real-look and costume pieces.
Making watches and clocks
Watch and wall-clock brands, and makers of watch parts. Smartwatch brands file in Class 9 instead.
Tips before filing
Search Class 14 and Class 35
Run a trademark search in Class 14 and in Class 35 if you run a showroom or online store under the same name.
Cover real and imitation jewellery
If you sell both, list both. “Jewellery, including imitation jewellery” is clearer than a general word.
Keep smartwatches out
A watch that tracks steps and takes calls is Class 9. File it there, not in Class 14.
File the brand and the logo
Our trademark registration team can file the word and the logo so both are protected.
Frequently asked questions
Is imitation jewellery in Class 14?
Yes. The Class 14 explanatory note includes jewellery of all kinds, including imitation and paste jewellery. Fashion jewellery brands file here just like gold jewellers. Charms that are not for jewellery or key rings fall in Class 26. We draft the goods description to cover both real and imitation jewellery where you sell both, so the mark is not too narrow.
Are smartwatches filed in Class 14 or Class 9?
Smartwatches go in Class 9, as the Class 14 note excludes them. Regular wristwatches and clocks remain in Class 14. A brand selling both kinds needs two classes, and the government fee is charged for each. We check your product range and suggest the classes that matter, so you do not pay for one you do not need.
Does a jewellery showroom need Class 14 or Class 35?
Often both. Class 14 protects the brand on the jewellery itself, while Class 35 protects the retail service of selling it in a store or online. A showroom that sells only other makers’ jewellery under its own shop name may need Class 35 first. We look at how you trade and recommend the right order of filing.
Is silver cutlery a Class 14 product?
No. Cutlery is classed by its function and falls in Class 8, even when made of silver. Teapots of precious metal go to Class 21. Class 14 keeps goods of precious metal that have no other functional home, such as statues and all-purpose boxes. We check each item against the WIPO note before filing.
How much is the government fee for Class 14?
Form TM-A costs ₹4,500 per class for an individual, startup or small enterprise filing online, and ₹9,000 per class for others. Paper filing is ₹5,000 or ₹10,000. The fee is the same across all classes. Our professional fee is quoted separately before you commit. Send your brand details and we will give an exact quote.
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?
Tell us your jewellery or watch brand, and we will search and file your Class 14 application.