Trademark Class 19: Non-Metal Building Materials
Trademark class 19 covers building and construction materials not of metal: cement, bricks, tiles, plywood, stone, building glass, bitumen and rigid non-metal pipes. We search, confirm the class and file Form TM-A online.
What class 19 covers
The class 19 heading in the 13th edition of the Nice Classification reads: “Materials, not of metal, for building and construction; rigid pipes, not of metal, for building; asphalt, pitch, tar and bitumen; transportable buildings, not of metal; monuments, not of metal.”
WIPO’s explanatory note lists building timber such as beams and panels, wood veneers, safety and insulating glass, granite, marble and gravel, terracotta, geotextiles, non-metal scaffolding, and transportable non-metal structures such as aviaries and swimming pools.
India follows this system. Under Section 7(1) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the Registrar classifies goods by the international classification, and under Section 7(2) that decision on class is final.
Common goods in class 19
Core materials
- Cement and concrete
- Bricks and building blocks
- Tiles for building
- Asphalt, tar and bitumen
Wood and glass
- Plywood, veneers and building panels
- Wooden floorboards
- Safety and insulating glass
- Doors and windows, not of metal
Pipes, stone, structures
- Rigid non-metal pipes for building
- Granite and marble
- Stone and concrete monuments
- Transportable buildings, not of metal
What is not in class 19
In class 19, “not of metal” decides most cases. These go elsewhere:
| Item | Correct class | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Metal building materials | Class 6 | Common metals |
| Waterproofing preparations, cement preservatives | Class 1 | Chemicals |
| Wood preservatives | Class 2 | Preservatives |
| Pipes in sanitary installations | Class 11 | Sanitary apparatus |
| Carpets, linoleum and mats | Class 27 | Floor coverings |
| Unsawn timber | Class 31 | Raw natural product |
Who usually files in class 19
Cement, brick and tile brands
Cement makers, branded brick kilns and tile brands, including makers in the Morbi ceramic cluster in Gujarat.
Plywood, door and window makers
A Faridabad fabricator making uPVC and aluminium windows needs two classes: 19 for uPVC, 6 for aluminium. Plywood and flush doors are class 19.
Stone and pipe businesses
Marble and granite processors and makers of rigid PVC pipes for building.
Tips before filing
Search class 19 and its neighbours
Run a trademark search in every class you touch, here 19 plus 6 and 17. IP India’s public search takes one class at a time.
Write the material into the wording
Say “doors and windows, not of metal” or “rigid PVC pipes for building”. The material decides the class.
File each product line in its class
Metal fittings, paints and floor coverings sit in other classes. Under Section 18(2), one application can cover several classes, with a fee for each class.
Protect your showroom name too
In practice, a showroom name used for many brands is a service mark and usually needs class 35, which covers bringing together goods for customers.
Frequently asked questions
Is cement registered in class 19?
Yes. Cement is a class 19 good, along with concrete, bricks, building blocks and tiles, since the heading covers materials, not of metal, for building and construction. Waterproofing additives and cement preservatives are chemicals in class 1. If your brand sells both, one application can carry both classes, and we file them together.
Are uPVC windows class 19 or class 6?
uPVC windows and doors fall in class 19 because they are building goods not of metal. Aluminium and steel windows fall in class 6, which covers metal building materials. A fabricator offering both should file in both classes. Under Section 18(2) a single application can include both, with a fee for each class, so it stays one filing.
Is plywood class 19 or class 20?
Plywood sold as a building material is class 19, which covers building panels and wood veneers. Furniture made from plywood is class 20. A plywood brand that also sells ready furniture under the same name should file in both. We check your actual range first, so the specification matches what you sell.
What is the government fee for a class 19 trademark?
The Form TM-A fee is ₹4,500 per class for individuals, startups and small enterprises filing online, and ₹9,000 per class for others. Paper filing costs ₹5,000 and ₹10,000. Adding class 6 for metal products means one more class fee. We confirm your applicant category first, so you pay the right amount.
What if my class 19 application gets an objection?
An objection is a point raised in the examination report, and you answer it in writing. Common points are similarity with an earlier mark or a descriptive word, such as a name that just means “strong cement”. Our trademark objection reply team prepares the response with the relevant sections. Many objections are cleared at reply stage.
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.
Government fee on Form TM-A: ₹4,500 per class for individuals, startups and small enterprises filing online (₹5,000 on paper), and ₹9,000 per class for others (₹10,000 on paper). Adding class 6 to the same application means one more class fee.
Ready to begin?
Share your building-material range and we will confirm class 19 and handle the trademark registration from search to filing.