Trademark Class 7: Machines
Class 7 covers machines, machine tools, power-operated tools, motors and engines (other than for land vehicles), transmission parts, powered agricultural implements, egg incubators and vending machines. Machinery, pump and appliance makers file here.
What class 7 covers
Class 7 of the Nice Classification covers: “Machines, machine tools, power-operated tools; motors and engines, except for land vehicles; machine coupling and transmission components, except for land vehicles; agricultural implements, other than hand-operated hand tools; incubators for eggs; automatic vending machines.”” This is the official heading in the current edition, NCL 13-2026, in force since 1 January 2026.
WIPO’s explanatory note says class 7 mainly covers machines, machine tools, motors and engines. It includes parts of motors and engines of any type, such as starters and mufflers; vacuum cleaners; 3D printers; industrial robots; and non-transport vehicles such as road sweepers and bulldozers.
Section 7 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 has the Registrar classify goods in line with this international system. Has a motor and does work? Start with class 7.
Common goods in class 7
Industrial machinery
- Lathes, drilling and grinding machines
- Pumps and compressors
- Packaging and bottle-filling machines
Power tools and appliances
- Electric drills and power saws
- Vacuum cleaners
- Electric food processors and mixers
Engines, parts and farm machines
- Motors and engines, other than for land vehicles
- Bearings, gears and transmission parts
- Powered agricultural implements
What is not in class 7
These goods look like machines but belong elsewhere:
| Goods | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Hand-operated tools | Class 8 |
| ATMs | Class 9 |
| Humanoid AI robots, laboratory, teaching and security robots | Class 9 |
| Respirators for artificial respiration | Class 10 |
| Refrigerating machines | Class 11 |
| Motors and engines for land vehicles | Class 12 |
Who usually files in class 7
Machinery and machine-tool makers
Engineering units building lathes, presses, packaging lines and special-purpose machines.
Pump and motor brands
Makers of water pumps, compressors, generators and industrial motors.
Appliance and power-tool companies
Brands of mixer-grinders, vacuum cleaners, washing machines and power tools for homes and workshops.
Tips before filing
Search the register in class 7
Run a search on the IP India register in class 7 and nearby classes. The free search at tmrsearch.ipindia.gov.in takes one class at a time.
Check whether it is powered and what it powers
A powered tool is class 7; the same tool worked by hand is class 8. An engine for a car or bike is class 12. Here is the catch: a Faridabad pump maker that also sells hand-operated pumps needs class 8 for those.
Write a specification you will actually use
List the goods you sell or plan to sell, in the Registry’s wording. Goods you never sell can be removed for non-use under Section 47 after five years on the register.
File Form TM-A and watch the examination
File online in Form TM-A. If the examiner raises an issue, a clear reply to the examination report keeps the application moving.
Frequently asked questions
Are vehicle engines and auto parts in class 7?
Motors and engines for land vehicles go to class 12, not class 7. Class 7 covers motors and engines for everything else, such as machines, pumps and generators. WIPO’s note does keep some engine parts, like starters, mufflers and cylinders, in class 7 for engines of any type. An auto-parts maker should map each part number to a class before filing, and we can do that mapping with you.
Do I need classes other than class 7?
You need another class only if the brand covers goods outside class 7. A single application can cover several classes under Section 18(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, with the fee paid per class. A tool brand selling both power drills and hand spanners needs class 7 and class 8. A pump maker offering repair and installation services adds a services class.
What is the government fee to file a trademark in class 7?
The fee is ₹4,500 per class if you e-file as an individual, startup or small enterprise, and ₹9,000 per class for everyone else. Each class is charged separately, so class 7 plus one more class means two fees. We confirm your category before filing, so you pay the right amount.
Can I file in class 7 before I start selling?
Yes. Section 18(1) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 lets you apply for a mark that is used or proposed to be used. You file on a “proposed to be used” basis, and your application date fixes your place in the queue. Anyone filing a similar mark later stands behind you. Once sales begin, keep invoices and labels as proof of use.
How long does a class 7 registration last?
A registration lasts ten years and can be renewed every ten years without limit under Section 25 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The ten years run from the application date, not the certificate date. Renewal is filed in Form TM-R, and a missed expiry can still be fixed within one year through surcharge or restoration.
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.
| Form TM-A, per class | E-filing | Paper filing |
|---|---|---|
| Individual, startup or small enterprise | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| All other applicants | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
Official IP India fees, charged per class.
Ready to begin?
Tell us what your machines do and who buys them, and we will confirm the classes, search the register and file your class 7 application.