Trademark Class 20: Furniture, Mattresses, Mirrors and Containers
Trademark class 20 covers furniture, mattresses and pillows, mirrors and picture frames, and non-metal containers for storage or transport. Sofas, beds, office chairs and plastic crates usually belong here. We search, confirm the class and file Form TM-A online.
What class 20 covers
The class 20 heading in the 13th edition of the Nice Classification reads: “Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; containers, not of metal, for storage or transport; unworked or semi-worked bone, horn, whalebone or mother-of-pearl; shells; meerschaum; yellow amber.”
WIPO’s explanatory note says the class mainly covers furniture and its parts, plus certain goods of wood, cork, cane, wicker, bone, shell or plastics. It includes metal and camping furniture, indoor window blinds, mattresses, bed bases and pillows, and small non-metal hardware such as screws and furniture casters.
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 20
Furniture
- Sofas, beds, tables and chairs
- Office furniture and storage units
- Metal and camping furniture
- Furniture fittings, not of metal
Bedding and décor
- Mattresses and bed bases
- Pillows and cushions
- Mirrors and picture frames
- Indoor window blinds
Containers and others
- Plastic crates and drums for storage or transport
- Pallets, not of metal
- Non-metal dispensers for towels or toilet paper
- Registration plates, not of metal
What is not in class 20
The edges of class 20 trip up many applicants. These go elsewhere:
| Item | Correct class | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Bed linen, quilts and sleeping bags | Class 24 | Textile goods |
| Kitchen containers and plastic cups | Class 21 | Household utensils |
| Medical and laboratory furniture | Class 10 / 9 | Classed by purpose |
| Vehicle rear-view mirrors | Class 12 | Vehicle parts |
| Textile outdoor blinds | Class 22 | Awnings of textile |
| Wooden floorboards | Class 19 | Building material |
Who usually files in class 20
Furniture makers
Home and office furniture manufacturers and online furniture brands.
Mattress and pillow brands
A mattress start-up that later bundles bedsheets needs class 24 for the sheets; mattresses and pillows stay in class 20.
Plastic moulders and décor sellers
Makers of moulded chairs, crates and pallets, and sellers of mirrors and photo frames.
Tips before filing
Search class 20 and its neighbours
Run a trademark search in every class you touch, here 20 plus 21 and 24. IP India’s public search takes one class at a time.
Spell out your product line
Write “furniture, mattresses, pillows, mirrors” rather than the heading. Clear words still protect your range.
Separate household containers
Storage and transport containers are class 20; kitchen containers are class 21. Under Section 18(2), one application can cover several classes, with a fee for each class.
Pick your user date with care
State “proposed to be used” or your first-use date, and keep dated invoices to prove it. That date can decide a later dispute.
Frequently asked questions
Are mattresses in class 20 or class 24?
Mattresses are in class 20, along with pillows and bed bases. Bed linen, quilts and sleeping bags are textile goods in class 24. A sleep brand selling mattresses and bedsheets should file in both classes. One application can include both, with the fee paid for each class, so you still manage a single filing.
Is metal furniture also class 20?
Yes. WIPO’s note lists metal furniture and camping furniture in class 20, even though most metal goods go to class 6. So a steel almirah or metal office chair brand files in class 20. Only furniture made for medical, dental or laboratory use goes to other classes, so the rule is easy to apply.
Do plastic containers fall in class 20 or class 21?
Here is the catch: it depends on use. Non-metal containers for storage or transport, such as plastic crates and drums, are class 20. Household and kitchen containers, such as lunch boxes and storage jars, are class 21. If you make both, file in both classes. We read your catalogue and split the goods correctly, so the specification holds up.
What is the government fee for a class 20 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 24 for bed linen means one more class fee. We confirm your applicant category first, so you pay the right amount.
Are hospital beds and office chairs in the same class?
No. Office chairs and ordinary beds are class 20, but furniture made for medical use, such as hospital beds, falls in class 10. WIPO’s note sends medical and laboratory furniture to classes 10 and 9. If an examiner questions the split, our trademark objection reply service answers it. Getting it right at filing usually avoids the question.
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 24 to the same application means one more class fee.
Ready to begin?
Send us your furniture or home-goods range and we will confirm class 20 and take care of the trademark registration from search to filing.