Trademark Class 41: Education, Training, Entertainment and Sports
Class 41 protects brands that teach, train or entertain: schools, coaching institutes, gyms, event organisers, film producers and publishers. If people pay you to learn or to be entertained, start here. Registration lasts ten years and can be renewed.
What class 41 covers
The official class heading reads: “Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.”
The WIPO explanatory note says Class 41 covers all forms of education or training and services whose basic aim is the entertainment, amusement or recreation of people. It also includes translation, photography, book publishing and online gaming.
Section 7(1) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 asks the Registrar to follow the Nice Classification: 45 classes, with 1 to 34 for goods and 35 to 45 for services. The edition in force since 1 January 2026 is NCL 13-2026. Under Section 7(2), the Registrar’s decision on the class is final.
Common services in class 41
Education and training
- Schools, academies and coaching
- Educational examinations
- Conducting conferences, seminars and workshops
- Translation and language interpretation
Entertainment and media
- Film production, other than advertising films
- Publication of books and texts
- Photography and news reporters services
- Online gaming services and ticket booking for events
Sport and culture
- Sports and fitness training, health clubs
- Yoga, martial arts and gymnastics instruction
- Cultural or educational exhibitions
- Amusement parks, museums and zoos
What is not in class 41
The WIPO explanatory note places these near-misses in other classes.
| Service | Where it goes |
|---|---|
| Exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes | Class 35 |
| Writing and publication of publicity texts | Class 35 |
| News agency services, radio and TV broadcasting | Class 38 |
| Videoconferencing services | Class 38 |
| Technical writing | Class 42 |
| Day-nursery and crèche services | Class 43 |
| Health spa services | Class 44 |
| Planning and arranging wedding ceremonies | Class 45 |
Who usually files in class 41
Institutes that teach and coach
Schools, coaching institutes, skill-training centres and online course creators who teach the course themselves.
Gyms and academies that train
Gyms, yoga studios, dance and music academies, cricket and football academies, and sports event organisers.
Firms that film, publish or stage events
Film and video producers, publishers, photographers, translators, event and concert organisers, and gaming platforms.
Tips before filing
Search Class 41 and your app classes
Start with a trademark search in Class 41. Teaching through an app? Check Class 9 and Class 42 too.
Name the actual service
Write “coaching for competitive examinations” or “fitness training services”, not just “education”. Specific wording is easier to defend if an examination objection arrives.
Separate the venue from the service
Running a crèche is Class 43 and a health spa is Class 44, even if they sit inside a school or gym. List only what you really provide.
Plan for the brand, not one batch
Register the brand you will use for years, not the name of one batch, and claim the right date of first use.
Frequently asked questions
Does a coaching institute file in Class 41?
Yes. Coaching, tuition and teaching of every kind are education services in Class 41, whether you teach in a classroom or online. If you also sell printed study material under your brand, that is Class 16, and downloadable course apps are Class 9. A Faridabad coaching centre that moves its classes online stays in Class 41; only its app needs another class.
Is an edtech app in Class 41, Class 9 or Class 42?
It depends on what you sell. The teaching itself is Class 41. Downloadable software, such as an app installed from a store, is goods in Class 9. Software provided online as a service (SaaS) is Class 42. In practice, an edtech company files in Class 41 and at least one of Class 9 or Class 42, which a single multi-class application can cover.
Is a gym in Class 41 or Class 44?
A gym or health club offering physical exercise is Class 41; the WIPO note for Class 44 specifically sends health clubs to Class 41. A health spa, massage or beauty treatment falls in Class 44 instead. If your centre offers workouts and spa treatments under one name, filing in both classes protects both services.
Where does event or wedding planning go?
Party planning and organising entertainment events are Class 41. Planning and arranging wedding ceremonies is listed in Class 45 as a personal and social service. A wedding company that also organises concerts or sangeet performances may need both classes. We look at your service list and suggest the smallest set of classes that protects the brand.
How much does it cost to file a trademark in Class 41?
The government fee for Form TM-A is ₹4,500 per class when an individual, startup or small enterprise files online, and ₹9,000 per class for everyone else. Paper filing costs ₹5,000 or ₹10,000. Each extra class in the same application is charged separately. We quote our own fee upfront, so you know the full cost before filing.
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.
One application can cover several classes, but Section 18(2) of the Trade Marks Act charges the official fee for each class. Form TM-A fees per class:
| Form TM-A, per class | E-filing | Physical filing |
|---|---|---|
| Individual, startup or small enterprise | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| All other applicants | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
Ready to begin?
Send us your institute, gym or event brand and we will check Class 41 and its neighbours before filing.