Trademark Class 29: Dairy, Meat, Edible Oils and Processed Foods
Trademark class 29 protects brands on milk and milk products, meat, fish, eggs, edible oils and processed fruits and vegetables. Dairy brands, ghee and oil makers, and frozen-food sellers file here.
What class 29 covers
The Nice Classification heading for Class 29 reads: “Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts for culinary purposes; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits, vegetables and seaweeds; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs; milk, cheese, butter, yogurt and other milk products; oils and fats for food.”
WIPO’s explanatory note says the class covers mainly foodstuffs of animal origin, plus fruits, vegetables and other horticultural products prepared or preserved for eating. Once a vegetable is frozen, dried or cooked, it moves from Class 31 into Class 29.
India follows the current Nice edition, NCL (13-2026), in force from 1 January 2026. Here is the catch: your goods list decides how far protection runs.
Common goods in class 29
Dairy
- Milk, butter, ghee and cheese
- Yogurt and other milk products
- Milk beverages with milk predominating
- Milk substitutes such as soya and almond milk
Meat, fish and eggs
- Meat, poultry and fish
- Frozen and processed meat products
- Eggs
- Meat extracts for cooking
Processed plant foods and oils
- Frozen, dried and cooked vegetables and fruits
- Jams, jellies and compotes
- Prepared pulses and nuts
- Edible oils and fats
What is NOT in class 29
WIPO’s note sends these food items elsewhere:
| Item | Where it goes |
|---|---|
| Baby food, dietary supplements and dietetic food | Class 5 |
| Industrial and non-food oils | Class 4 |
| Salad dressings and chocolate-coated nuts | Class 30 |
| Seeds processed as seasonings | Class 30 |
| Fresh, unprocessed fruits and vegetables | Class 31 |
| Animal feed and live animals | Class 31 |
Spices, flour, tea, sweets and ice cream are Class 30. So a Faridabad dairy that sells ghee and also packs atta needs both.
Who usually files in class 29
Dairy brands
Dairy plants, cooperatives and local brands selling packaged milk, ghee, paneer, curd and flavoured milk.
Edible oil and ghee makers
Oil mills and packers of mustard, groundnut, soyabean and other cooking oils, and ghee brands.
Processed and frozen food sellers
Brands of frozen vegetables, ready-to-cook meat, dry fruits, jams and plant-based milk.
Tips before filing
Search the food classes together
Run a proper search of the IP India register in Class 29 and Class 30. Food marks in these two classes can conflict.
Describe products by their common name
Write “milk, ghee, butter, paneer” or “edible oils” rather than “dairy items” or “food products”.
Check the medical line
Protein powders and supplements are Class 5 goods. Keep them out of Class 29 unless they are ordinary foods.
Plan for your restaurant or shop
If you open an outlet under the brand, food service is Class 43 and retail is Class 35.
Frequently asked questions
Is ghee registered in trademark class 29?
Yes, ghee, butter and other milk products belong in Class 29, and the class heading itself lists milk, cheese, butter and yogurt. Edible oils are in the same class, so a brand selling ghee and mustard oil can protect both with one class fee. If you also sell spices or flour under the same name, add Class 30. We suggest the smallest set of classes that covers your range.
Is milk-based lassi or flavoured milk in class 29?
Yes, when milk predominates. WIPO’s note places milk beverages with milk predominating in Class 29. Drinks based on coffee, cocoa, chocolate or tea go to Class 30 instead, and fruit juices and soft drinks go to Class 32. We check your recipe and label and file each drink in its correct class.
Do fresh vegetables fall in class 29?
No, fresh fruits and vegetables are Class 31. They move into Class 29 only after they are preserved, frozen, dried or cooked. So a farm brand selling fresh produce files in Class 31, while a brand of frozen peas or dried fruit files in Class 29. If you sell both, we cover both classes in one application.
Is soya milk or almond milk in class 29?
Yes, milk substitutes such as almond, coconut, peanut, rice and soya milk are Class 29 goods, as WIPO’s note confirms. Rice-based and soya-based beverages that are not milk substitutes fall in Class 32. Label wording often decides this, so we read your product description and file in the right class to avoid delay.
What is the government fee for class 29?
The Form TM-A fee is ₹4,500 per class for individuals, startups and small enterprises e-filing, and ₹9,000 per class for others. Paper filing costs ₹5,000 or ₹10,000. A small dairy brand filing in Classes 29 and 30 pays ₹9,000 in government fees online. We confirm your category before filing so the fee is right.
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 Form TM-A fee is charged per class, and individuals, startups and small enterprises pay half, so Udyam registration or DPIIT startup recognition can halve it. Many food brands file Class 29 with Class 30, paying two class fees.
| Applicant (Form TM-A) | E-filing, per class | Physical filing, per class |
|---|---|---|
| Individual, startup or small enterprise | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| Any other applicant | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
Ready to begin?
Tell us your food brand and product list, and we will search Class 29, draft the goods description and file your trademark.