Design Classes: A Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Class for Your Design Registration
Introduction To Design Classes
Design protection in India is becoming increasingly important as businesses focus on innovation, aesthetics, and brand identity. Whether you manufacture products, create packaging, or design everyday consumer articles, registering your design ensures exclusive rights and protects your creation from illegal copying.
Under the Designs Act, 2000, India follows an international classification system known as the Locarno Classification, which divides designs into different categories called Design Classes. Understanding these classes is crucial before filing a design application, because selecting the wrong class may lead to objections, delays, or even rejection.
This article explains everything you need to know about Design Classes, their structure, and how to choose the correct class for your design.
What Are Design Classes?
Design Classes are broad categories used to classify industrial designs based on the nature, purpose, or use of the product. These classes ensure uniformity across jurisdictions and help examiners categorize similar products.
The Locarno Classification contains:
- 32 main classes (01–32)
- 219 subclasses, each covering a specific type of article
Every design application in India must specify a class and subclass that correctly represents the product.
Why Are Design Classes Important?
Choosing the correct design class is not merely a formality—it directly affects the protection of your rights.
- Accurate Identification of the Product
A correct class helps examiners easily identify the product, reducing the chances of scrutiny and objections.
- Avoids Overlaps and Rejections
Incorrect classification often results in:
- Examination reports
- Refiling requirements
- Fees and timeline delays
- Protects Your Design in the Right Category
If your product fits into multiple categories, choosing the best class ensures comprehensive and enforceable protection.
Overview of Key Locarno Design Classes
Class 1: Foodstuffs
Note(s)
- Including foodstuffs for human beings, foodstuffs for animals and dietetic
- Not including packaging (Cl. 9).
01-01 Bakers’ Products, Biscuits, Pastry, Pasta And Other Cereal Products, Chocolates, Confectionery, Ices | |
ID No. | Indication |
100004 | Bakers’ products |
100002 | Biscuits Cookies |
100015 | Bread |
100008 | Cakes |
100005 | Caramels [candy] |
100027 | Cereal preparations |
100011 | Chewing gum |
104839 | Chocolate figurines |
100006 | Chocolates |
100007 | Confectionery |
100017 | Farinaceous food pastes Pasta |
104608 | Fruit gums |
100016 | Gingerbread |
100010 | Ice cream |
100009 | Ice cream cornets [edible] |
100023 | Lollipops |
100012 | Macaroni |
105044 | Marshmallows |
100013 | Meringues |
100014 | Noodles |
100018 | Pastries |
100019 | Petits fours [cakes] |
100028 | Pizzas |
100020 | Pralines |
100001 | Rusks |
104696 | Shaped tortillas |
100021 | Sorbets [ices] Sherbets [ices] |
100022 | Spaghetti |
100003 | Sweetmeats [candy] |
100024 | Tarts |
100025 | Vermicelli |
104679 | Wafers |
104680 | Waffles |
100026 | Zwiebacks |
01-02 Fruit, Vegetables And Products Made From Fruits And Vegetables | |
ID No. | Indication |
100029 | Fruit |
104840 | Fruit crisps Fruit chips |
105043 | Preformed vegetable products |
104598 | Vegetable crisps Vegetable chips |
100030 | Vegetables |
01-03 Cheeses, Butter And Butter Substitutes, Other Dairy Produce | |
ID No. | Indication |
100031 | Butter and butter substitutes |
100032 | Cheeses |
100033 | Dairy produce |
100034 | Margarine |
01-04 Butchers’ Meat (Including Pork Products), Fish | |
ID No. | Indication |
104841 | Dried meat strips |
100035 | Fish cakes |
104697 | Meatballs |
105046 | Preformed fish products |
105045 | Preformed meat products |
100036 | Sausages |
01-05 Tofu And Tofu Products | |
ID No. | Indication |
104844 | Dried tofu |
104842 | Tofu |
104843 | Tofu skin |
01-06 Animal Foodstuffs | |
ID No. | Indication |
100038 | Bread for birds |
100037 | Dog biscuits |
104845 | Dry pet food |
100040 | Oil cake for animals |
100039 | Salt licks for cattle and game |
01-99 Miscellaneous | |
ID No. | Indication |
105047 | Prepared meals |
100042 | Stock [bouillon] cubes |
100041 | Sugar cubes |
104698 | Sushi |
100043 | Tea |
Class 2: Articles of clothing and haberdashery
Note(s): Not including articles of clothing for dolls (Cl. 21-01), special equipment for protection against fire hazards, for accident prevention and for rescue (Cl. 29), and animal clothing (Cl. 30-01).
| 02-01 Undergarments, Lingerie, Corsets, Brassières, Nightwear | |
| ID No. | Indication |
| 100066 | Abdominal belts |
| 104846 | Adhesive articles for breast support |
| 100062 | Babies’ diaper coversBabies’ nappy covers |
| 100052 | Babies’ diapersBabies’ nappies |
| 100044 | Boxer shorts |
| 100065 | Brassieres |
| 100050 | CorsetsGirdles [underwear] |
| 100055 | Detachable collars |
| 100070 | Diaper-pants Nappy-pants |
| 100069 | Hip protectors for sports |
| 100053 | Knickers Panties |
| 104927 | Maternity underwearMaternity lingerie |
| 105158 | Menstrual knickersMenstrual panties |
| 100046 | Nightshirts Nightdresses |
| 100067 | Nightwear |
| 104928 | Nursing underwearNursing lingerie |
| 100051 | Orthopaedic corsetsOrthopedic corsets |
| 100048 | PetticoatsSlips [petticoats] |
| 100058 | Petticoats [underskirts] |
| 100063 | Pyjamas Pajamas |
| 100049 | Reducing garments |
| 100054 | Rubber pants for babies |
| 100057 | Singlets [underwear] |
| 100068 | Sleeved vests for infants |
| 104699 | Underpants |
| 100059 | Underwear Lingerie |
Note(s) a. Including orthopaedic corsets and body linen. b. Not including household linen (Cl. 06-13) | |
| 02-02 Garments | |
| ID No. | Indication |
| 105159 | Abayas |
| 100071 | Anoraks |
| 100114 | Aprons [clothing] |
| 100117 | Ballet skirtsTutus |
| 100099 | Bathing costumes |
| 100078 | Bathing trunks |
| 100132 | Bathrobes |
| 100133 | Bikinis |
| 100072 | Blazers |
| 100073 | Blouses |
| 100077 | Boleros |
| 100088 | Breeches |
| 105160 | Business suits |
| 100081 | Cardigans |
| 100084 | Chasubles |
| 100080 | Cloaks |
| 100101 | Coats |
| 105161 | Coveralls |
| 105162 | Dance costumes |
| 100129 | Decontamination clothing |
| 100056 | Dickies [false shirtfronts]False shirtfronts [dickies] |
| 100124 | Diving suits |
| 100111 | Dresses |
| 100105 | Dressing gowns |
| 100127 | Fireproof garments |
| 100119 | Fishermen’s jerseys |
| 104701 | Football jerseys |
| 100093 | Furs [garments] |
| 104621 | Hooded jackets |
| 104850 | Hooded sweatshirts |
| 100089 | Housecoats Negligees |
| 100122 | Isothermic garments for underwater fishing |
| 100120 | Jackets |
| 100096 | Jeans |
| 100082 | Jumper-blouses |
| 104700 | Jumpsuits |
| 100098 | Kimonos |
| 100128 | Lifesaving clothing [nautical] |
| 104848 | Masquerade costumes |
| 104929 | Maternity clothing |
| 100125 | Morning coats |
| 100087 | Nurse uniforms |
| 104930 | Nursing clothing |
| 100074 | OverallsBib and brace overalls |
| 100104 | Overcoats |
| 100106 | Pelerines [capes]Tippets |
| 100107 | Pelisses |
| 100108 | Pockets for clothing |
| 104851 | Polo shirts |
| 100109 | Ponchos |
| 105048 | Protective clothing for medical purposes |
| 100110 | Pullovers |
| 104650 | Reflective clothing |
| 100123 | Religious apparel |
| 100102 | Sailor-collared blousesMiddy blouses |
| 100112 | Scapulars |
| 100061 | Shirt cuffs |
| 100060 | Shirt sleeves |
| 100047 | Shirt-collars |
| 100045 | Shirts |
| 100113 | Shorts |
| 100100 | Singlets for gymnastics |
| 100130 | Ski suits |
| 100097 | Skirts |
| 104847 | Sleeveless sweaters |
| 105163 | Sleeveless tops |
| 105164 | Sport shorts |
| 100079 | Strait jackets |
| 100115 | Surgery apparel |
| 100083 | Sweaters Jerseys |
| 100131 | T-shirts |
| 100116 | Togas Robes |
| 104673 | Tops [clothing] |
| 100091 | Tracksuits Training clothes |
| 104849 | Traditional dresses or costumes |
| 100103 | Trousers Pants |
| 100118 | Uniforms |
| 100094 | Waistcoats Vests |
| 100121 | Warming garments |
| 100095 | Waterproof coats |
| 100075 | Wind jackets |
| 100085 | Workwear |
Note(s) a. Including all sorts of garments, and furs, bathing costumes, sports clothing and orthopaedic garments, subject to the exceptions indicated under b. b. Not including undergarments (Cl. 02-01), or garments to be placed in Cl. 02-03, Cl. 02-04, Cl. 02-05 or Cl. 02-06. | |
| 02-03 Headwear | |
| ID No. | Indication |
| 100149 | Anti-dazzle shades for fixing to headgear |
| 105050 | Balaclavas |
| 100137 | Bathing caps |
| 100135 | Berets |
| 104932 | Bicycle helmets |
| 100134 | Birettas |
| 100136 | Bonnets |
| 100142 | Carnival hats |
| 105165 | Cords for securing headdresses |
| 100151 | Divers’ helmets |
| 100146 | Ear muffs |
| 100144 | Eye shades |
| 100155 | Hats |
| 100154 | Headbands |
| 100153 | Headgear for protection against insect bites |
| 100143 | Headwear |
| 100152 | Hoods [headwear] |
| 100145 | Kepis |
| 104852 | Knitted caps |
| 100140 | Military helmets |
| 104931 | Motorcycle helmets |
| 100150 | Peaks for headgear |
| 100138 | Protective helmets |
| 100156 | Spoilers for motorcycle crash helmets |
| 100147 | Toques |
| 100148 | Turbans |
| 100141 | Vizored caps |
| 100139 | Welders’ helmets |
Note(s) a. Including all kinds of headwear for men, women and children. | |
| 02-04 Footwear, Socks And Stockings | |
| ID No. | Indication |
| 100157 | Ballet shoes |
| 100160 | Boots |
| 100167 | Boots for sports [special]Special boots for sports |
| 100195 | Climbing boots |
| 100185 | Clogs |
| 100173 | Dancing shoesPumps |
| 100196 | Downhill skiing boots |
| 100174 | Espadrilles |
| 100175 | Football boots |
| 100166 | Footwear |
| 100178 | Gaiters |
| 100176 | Galoshes |
| 100194 | Golf shoes |
| 100161 | Half-boots |
| 100188 | Heel protectors for footwear |
| 100186 | Heels |
| 100165 | Infants’ bootees |
| 100169 | Infants’ leggings |
| 100180 | Insoles Inner soles |
| 100177 | Knee pads |
| 100179 | Leggings |
| 104933 | Maternity tights |
| 100187 | Medical stockings |
| 100181 | Moccasins |
| 100189 | Non-slip protectors for shoes [except crampons] |
| 100190 | Orthopaedic footwearOrthopedic footwear |
| 100191 | Orthopaedic socksOrthopedic socks |
| 100192 | Orthopaedic solesOrthopedic soles |
| 100170 | Overshoes |
| 100159 | Panty hoseTights |
| 100182 | Puttees |
| 100168 | Safety footwear |
| 100183 | Sandals |
| 100172 | Shoe and boot uppers |
| 100162 | Shoes |
| 100193 | Shoes for mountaineering |
| 100164 | Slippers |
| 100200 | Snow boots [après-ski boots] |
| 100198 | Snowboard boots |
| 100163 | Socks |
| 100184 | Soles for footwear |
| 100171 | Spats |
| 100158 | Stockings |
| 104703 | Surf shoes |
| 100197 | Telemark boots |
| 100199 | Trekking boots |
| 104702 | Water shoes |
Note(s) a. Including special boots for sports such as football, skiing and climbing, orthopaedic footwear and socks, as well as tights, gaiters and other legwear. | |
| 02-05 Neckties, Scarves, Neckerchiefs And Handkerchiefs | |
| ID No. | Indication |
| 100201 | Bibs |
| 100076 | Boas [necklets] |
| 100257 | Bow-ties |
| 104704 | Cravats |
| 100210 | Fancy handkerchiefs |
| 100209 | Handkerchiefs |
| 100207 | Neckerchiefs |
| 100204 | Neckties |
| 100206 | Sashes for wear |
| 100208 | Scarves |
| 100205 | Scarves [long] |
| 100203 | Shawls |
| 100202 | Squares [scarves] |
| 100092 | Stoles [scarves] |
Note(s) a. Including all “flat” clothing accessories. | |
| 02-06 Gloves | |
| ID No. | Indication |
| 100213 | Boxing gloves |
| 100211 | Finger-stalls [for household, medical or other purposes] |
| 104854 | Gardening gloves |
| 100212 | Gloves |
| 100214 | Gloves for protection [for household, medical or other purposes] |
| 100216 | Mittens |
| 105051 | Oven gloves |
| 100215 | Signalling gloves |
| 104853 | Work gloves |
| 100217 | X-ray operators’ gloves |
Note(s) a. Including surgical gloves and rubber or plastic protective gloves for household use or for various occupations or sports. | |
| 02-07 Haberdashery And Clothing Accessories | |
| ID No. | Indication |
| 100260 | Belt trimmings |
| 100234 | Belts [clothing] |
| 100251 | Bobbins for embroidery |
| 100233 | Braces for trousersSuspenders for trousers |
| 100232 | Brassards |
| 100229 | Buckles [haberdashery] |
| 100230 | Buttons [haberdashery] |
| 104855 | Cord stoppers |
| 105166 | Crochet boards for needlework |
| 100238 | Crochet hooks |
| 100221 | Crochet needles |
| 100231 | Cuff linksCufflinks |
| 100267 | Darning balls or mushroomsDarning balls |
| 100268 | Darning needles |
| 100237 | Embroidering crochet hooks |
| 100258 | Eyelets [haberdashery] |
| 100259 | Eyelets for shoes |
| 100278 | Fastenings for babies’ diapersFastenings for babies’ nappies |
| 100264 | Feathers for adornment |
| 100274 | Fluorescent belts [clothing] |
| 100270 | Frames for needlework |
| 100252 | Frills |
| 100254 | Garters |
| 100269 | Hat bands |
| 100243 | Hat linings |
| 100276 | Hat pins |
| 100272 | Hat veils |
| 100265 | Holders for balls of wool [for knitting] |
| 104622 | Hook-and-loop fasteners |
| 100218 | Hooks [haberdashery]Fasteners [haberdashery] |
| 100223 | Knitting needles |
| 100255 | Laces |
| 105053 | Magnetic clasps [haberdashery] |
| 100244 | Needle-threaders |
| 100219 | Needles [haberdashery] |
| 100222 | Needles for unpicking |
| 100281 | Perspiration-absorbing pads for clothing |
| 100263 | Pin cushions |
| 100246 | Pins [haberdashery] |
| 100271 | Pulls for slide fasteners [zippers] |
| 100277 | Reels for yarn and threadReels for threadReels for yarn |
| 100248 | Safety pins |
| 100227 | Scarf clips |
| 100261 | Sequins, spangles [haberdashery]Spangles, sequins [haberdashery] |
| 100220 | Sewing needles |
| 100241 | Shoe decorations |
| 100226 | Shoe fastenersFasteners for footwear |
| 100239 | Shoe hooks |
| 100236 | Shoe trimmings |
| 100224 | Shoemakers’ needles |
| 100228 | Shoulder belts |
| 100245 | Shoulder padsEpaulets |
| 100256 | Shuttles for making fishing nets |
| 100240 | Sliders of slide fasteners [zippers]Sliders of zip fasteners |
| 100279 | Sock suspenders |
| 100266 | Stiffened cloth for clothing |
| 104705 | Straps for brassieres |
| 100253 | Straps for suspender belts |
| 100235 | Suspender belts |
| 100242 | Thimbles |
| 100262 | Threaders |
| 100250 | Tie clipsNecktie holders |
| 100247 | Tie pins |
| 105052 | Tracing wheels |
| 100273 | Veil holders |
| 100275 | Veils |
| 100225 | Wires for brassieres |
| 100280 | Wristbands [clothing] |
| 100249 | Zip fastenersSlide fasteners [zippers] |
Note(s) a. Including buttons, clasps for garments, for headwear and for footwear, laces, pins, hand sewing, knitting and embroidery equipment and clothing accessories such as belts, straps for suspender belts, braces. b. Not including yarns or other threads (Cl. 05-01), decorative trimmings (Cl. 05-04), sewing, knitting and embroidery machines (Cl. 15-06) or sewing kits (containers) (Cl. 03-01). | |
| 02-99 Miscellaneous | |
| ID No. | Indication |
| 100284 | Elbow protectors for sports |
| 100283 | Muffs [clothing] |
| 105049 | Multifunctional clothing |
| 100282 | Yokes [apparel] |
Class 3: Travel goods, cases, parasols and personal belongings, not elsewhere specified
03-01 Trunks, Suitcases, Briefcases, Handbags, Keyholders, Cases Specially Designed For Their Contents, Wallets And Similar Articles | |
ID No. | Indication |
100399 | Address holders for luggage |
104569 | Armbands for mobile telephones |
100316 | Attaché cases |
100365 | Backpack frames Rucksack frames |
100311 | Backpacks Rucksacks |
105057 | Bags for carrying animal snacks |
100373 | Bags for storage of spruce trees |
100285 | Ball cases [for games] |
100367 | Belt bags |
100369 | Bicycle and motorcycle panniers [bags] |
100296 | Binocular cases |
100349 | Bowling ball carrying cases |
100327 | Briefcases |
100299 | Camera cases |
100366 | Card cases |
100336 | Cartridge pouches |
100360 | Cases for bandaging materials [except packaging] |
100361 | Cases for brushes |
100353 | Cases for computer discs |
100354 | Cases for contact lenses |
100375 | Cases for electronic organizers |
105055 | Cases for face masks |
100376 | Cases for mobile telephones |
100298 | Cases for playing cards Playing card cases |
100304 | Cases for pocket combs |
100370 | Cases for portable computers |
100355 | Cases for radios |
100357 | Cases for razors or shavers Razor cases Shaver cases |
104588 | Cases for sharpening stones |
100356 | Cases for skis [bags] |
105167 | Cases for tablet computers |
100292 | Caskets |
100338 | Chains for key rings |
100342 | Cheque book covers Check book covers |
100300 | Cine-camera cases |
105058 | Clutch bags |
100351 | Coin holders |
105094 | Covers for earphone cases |
100309 | Covers for fishing rods |
100350 | Covers for telephones |
100332 | Doctors’ instrument cases [containers] |
100324 | First aid kits [containers] |
100288 | Game bags |
100329 | Golf club bags |
100305 | Gun holsters |
100347 | Handbags |
101343 | Handles for briefcases |
100291 | Hat boxes [except packaging] |
100340 | Jewel boxes |
100295 | Jewel cases |
100339 | Key cases |
100344 | Key rings Key fobs |
104936 | Lipstick cases |
100371 | Luggage cases for motorcycles |
100402 | Luggage wheels |
100318 | Manicure cases [containers] |
100303 | Measuring instrument cases |
100337 | Money belts |
100320 | Music bags |
100302 | Musical instrument cases |
104935 | Neck lanyards |
100307 | Net bags for shopping String bags for shopping |
100341 | Passport or identity card cases Identity card cases |
100306 | Pen cases |
100317 | Phonograph record cases |
100323 | Picnic cases |
100377 | Piggy banks Money boxes [piggy banks] |
104937 | Pill organizer boxes |
100362 | Pillboxes |
100335 | Portfolios for drawings |
100301 | Projection screen cases |
100374 | Protective bags for car radios |
104934 | Protective covers for bags and luggage |
105056 | Protective covers for parasols |
100333 | Purses |
100289 | Quivers |
100345 | Reticules [handbags] |
100319 | Satchels |
100290 | School bags |
100330 | School pencil cases |
100352 | Security boxes for bicycle accessories |
100294 | Sewing kits [containers] |
100314 | Sewing machine cases |
100308 | Sheaths for arms Scabbards for weapons |
100372 | Sheaths for gardening tools |
100310 | Sheaths for knives |
100312 | Shoe bags |
100322 | Shoe-cleaning kits [containers] |
100334 | Shopping bags |
104856 | Shopping baskets |
100346 | Shoulder bags |
100364 | Shoulder straps for backpacks Shoulder straps for rucksacks |
100363 | Shoulder straps for bags |
100297 | Spectacle cases |
104706 | Spectacle cords |
100368 | Sport bags |
104857 | Suitcases |
100313 | Tennis racket covers |
104707 | Tissue box covers |
100358 | Tool belts |
100286 | Tool boxes |
100331 | Tool cases |
100326 | Travel kits [containers] |
100328 | Travelling bags |
100315 | Trunks [luggage] |
100293 | Typewriter cases |
100348 | Umbrella covers |
100325 | Vanity cases Toilet cases |
100343 | Wallets Billfolds Notecases |
100287 | Work baskets |
104583 | Wrist cases for mobile telephones |
100321 | Writing cases |
Note(s) a. Not including articles for the transport of goods (Cl. 9) or cigar cases and cigarette cases (Cl. 27-06).
| |
03-02 [Vacant] |
03-03 Umbrellas, Parasols, Sunshades And Walking Sticks | |
ID No. | Indication |
100396 | Bases for parasols |
100392 | Beach windshields |
100390 | Ferrules for umbrella handles |
100384 | Ferrules for umbrellas |
100387 | Garden or beach parasols |
100391 | Garden windshields |
100395 | Holders for walking sticks |
104858 | Mobility canes for persons with visual impairments |
100394 | Parasol stands |
100386 | Parasols Umbrella-sunshades |
100382 | Shooting sticks |
100389 | Umbrella handles |
100383 | Umbrella runners |
100393 | Umbrella shafts |
100385 | Umbrellas |
100380 | Walking-stick ferrules |
100381 | Walking-sticks Canes |
03-04 Fans | |
ID No. | Indication |
100397 | Fans for personal use, non-electric |
03-05 Devices For Carrying And Walking With Babies And Children | |
ID No. | Indication |
100401 | Backpacks for carrying babies |
100400 | Infant carriers worn on the body |
104938 | Safety wrist straps for children |
104939 | Slings for carrying babies |
104708 | Toddler reins |
Note(s) a. Not including baby carriers in Cl. 6 and Cl. 12. | |
03-99 Miscellaneous |
Class 4: Brushware
04-01 Brushes And Brooms For Cleaning | |
ID No. | Indication |
100408 | Absorbent brushes |
100407 | Attachments for affixing brushes to their handles |
100414 | Broom handles |
100404 | Brooms |
100410 | Brushes for cleaning bottles |
100409 | Cleaning brushes |
100416 | Crumb brushes |
100420 | Devices with brushes for cleaning spectacles |
100419 | Dishwashing brushes |
100411 | Dusting brushes |
100417 | Feather dusters |
100412 | Furniture dusters with handle |
100415 | Handles for cleaning brushes |
100418 | Lavatory brushes |
100405 | Mops |
100413 | Scouring brushes |
100403 | Scrubbing brushes, long-handled |
100406 | Whisks |
Note(s) a. Not including clothes brushes (Cl. 04-02). | |
04-02 Toilet Brushes, Clothes Brushes And Shoe Brushes | |
ID No. | Indication |
100435 | Bristles for toothbrushes |
100431 | Brushes for electric toothbrushes |
100426 | Clothes brushes |
100428 | Cosmetic brushes |
100422 | Hair brushes |
100430 | Handles for clothes brushes |
100429 | Handles for toilet brushes |
100432 | Interdental brushes |
100434 | Mascara brushes |
105137 | Nail art brushes |
100427 | Nail brushes |
100421 | Shaving brushes |
100425 | Shoe brushes |
100424 | Toilet brushes |
100433 | Toothbrush heads |
100423 | Toothbrushes |
Notes: a.”Toilet brushes” means brushes for corporal use, for example, for the hair, nails or teeth. | |
04-03 Brushes For Machines | |
ID No. | Indication |
100436 | Brushes for machines |
Note(s) a. “Brushes for machines” means brushes incorporated in machines or in special vehicles. | |
04-04 Paintbrushes, Brushes For Use In Cooking | |
ID No. | Indication |
100438 | Brushes used in cooking |
100440 | Handles for brushes used in cooking |
100439 | Paintbrush handles |
100437 | Paintbrushes |
04-99 Miscellaneous |
Class 5: Textile piece goods, artificial and natural sheet material
Note(s)
- Including all textile or similar articles, sold by the yard and not made
- Not including ready-made articles (Cl. 2 or 6).
05-01 Spun Articles | |
ID No. | Indication |
100441 | Purls for embroidery |
100442 | Yarns Textile threads |
Note(s) a. Including yarn and thread. b. Not including, for instance, rope, wire rope, string, twine (Cl. 09-06). | |
05-02 Lace | |
ID No. | Indication |
100444 | Insertions [tulle, lace] |
100443 | Lace |
05-03 Embroidery | |
ID No. | Indication |
100445 | Embroidery |
05-04 Ribbons, Braids And Other Decorative Trimmings | |
ID No. | Indication |
100455 | Adhesive tapes |
100451 | Braids |
100448 | Braids [decorative trimmings] |
100458 | Detachable trimmings for clothing |
100449 | Elastic edgings |
100450 | Elastic ribbons |
100446 | Garment edgings |
100456 | Gummed tapes |
100447 | Insulating tapes for cables |
100453 | Passementerie Decorative trimmings |
100454 | Pompons |
104940 | Ribbons [decorative trimmings] |
100452 | Tassels [haberdashery] |
100457 | Textile labels for clothing |
05-05 Textile Fabrics | |
ID No. | Indication |
100461 | Brocades |
100462 | Calico |
100481 | Canvas for packaging |
100466 | Cloth |
100486 | Corduroy |
100464 | Crepe [fabric] |
100478 | Crocheted fabrics |
100465 | Damask |
100460 | Dimity |
100479 | Elastic fabrics |
100467 | Fabrics |
100468 | Felt |
100469 | Flannel |
100470 | Imitation fur |
100480 | Insulating fabrics |
100471 | Jacquard fabric |
100477 | Mesh fabrics Netting [mesh fabric] |
100472 | Moires [fabric] |
100473 | Moquettes [fabric] |
100483 | Oilcloths |
100488 | Plush |
100474 | Poplin cloth |
100475 | Silk fabrics |
100459 | Tarpaulins |
100489 | Textile sheets for cutting out |
100482 | Ticking |
100484 | Tulle |
100463 | Twill |
100490 | Upholstery fabrics |
100485 | Velvet |
100476 | Woven fabrics |
100487 | Zephyr [cloth] |
Note(s) a. Including textile fabrics, woven, knitted or otherwise manufactured, tarpaulins, felt and loden.
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05-06 Artificial Or Natural Sheet Material | |
ID No. | Indication |
100514 | Absorbent paper for household purposes |
100500 | Aluminium foil for household use |
100512 | Animal skins |
104859 | Baking paper |
100491 | Cork paper |
100504 | Flint paper |
100513 | Glass sheets |
104627 | Imitation leather |
100511 | Impregnated wipes |
100508 | Kitchen paper rolls |
100497 | Laminates of paper, metal or plastic materials |
100498 | Linoleum |
100499 | Matting for artificial ski slopes |
104646 | PVC floor coverings |
100509 | Paper handkerchiefs |
100506 | Paper towels |
100507 | Rolls or packs of paper [toilet paper or napkins] |
100515 | Sandpaper |
100496 | Self-adhesive plastic foil |
100494 | Sheets of artificial or natural material |
100493 | Sheets of wrapping material |
100510 | Toilet paper |
104671 | Toilet seat paper covers |
100495 | Veneer sheets |
100505 | Vulcanized paper |
100503 | Wallpaper |
100502 | Wax paper |
100492 | Wood ribbon |
100501 | Wrapping paper Packing paper |
Note(s) a. Including sheets whose only characteristic features are their surface ornamentation or their texture, in particular, covering sheets such as wallpaper, linoleum, self-adhesive plastic sheets, wrapping sheets and rolls of paper, subject to the exceptions indicated under b. b. Not including writing paper, even in rolls (Cl. 19-01), or sheets used as building components, such as wall panels and wainscoting (Cl. 25-01). | |
05-99 Miscellaneous | |
ID No. | Indication |
100516 | Wadding |
Class 6: Furnishing
Note(s)
a. Composite furniture articles embodying components included in several subclasses are classified in 06-05.
b. Sets of furniture, as far as they can be looked upon as one design, are classified in 06-05.
c. Not including textile piecegoods (Cl. 5).
06-01 Seats | |
ID No. | Indication |
100529 | Armchairs |
100521 | Armrests for vehicle seats |
100544 | Babies’ chairs |
100546 | Baby bouncer seats |
100522 | Back supports for vehicle seats |
104941 | Bath seats for babies |
100524 | Benches [furniture] |
100545 | Benches for saunas |
100549 | Booster cushions for children |
100526 | Chairs [seats] |
100517 | Chaises longues |
100548 | Child seats for motor cars |
100543 | Children’s seats, for fixing on cycles or motorcycles Seats for children, for fixing on cycles or motorcycles |
100518 | Couches Divans [sofas] |
100519 | Couches for massage |
100528 | Dentists’ armchairs |
100525 | Easy chairs |
100527 | Fireside chairs |
100537 | Fishing seats |
104710 | Floor chairs |
100538 | Fold-down seats Tip-up seats |
100532 | Folding seats |
100531 | Garden chairs |
100530 | Hairdressers’ chairs |
104712 | Massage chairs |
104711 | Massaging chairs |
104709 | Méridiennes |
100547 | Office chairs |
100520 | Ottomans |
100533 | Pouffs [seats] |
100534 | Rocking-chairs |
100540 | School benches |
100535 | Seats [furniture] |
100536 | Seats for means of transport [except saddles] |
105168 | Shower chairs |
104661 | Sofa-beds |
100541 | Sofas |
100539 | Stools [furniture] |
104713 | Street benches [street furniture] |
100542 | Swinging seats [garden furniture] |
104591 | Theatre chairs |
104942 | Vehicle seats |
Note(s) a. Including all seats even if they are suitable for laying, such as benches, couches, divans [sofas], ottomans, benches for saunas and sofas. b. Including vehicle seats. | |
06-02 Beds | |
ID No. | Indication |
100550 | Basket cots |
100551 | Beds |
104575 | Beds for children |
100558 | Beds for persons with disabilities |
104943 | Bumper beds |
100552 | Bunk beds |
100553 | Camp beds |
100554 | Carrycots for babies |
100555 | Cradles |
100556 | Hammocks |
100557 | Hospital beds |
104860 | Loft beds |
105169 | Massaging beds |
100559 | Mattress supports |
Note(s) a. Including mattress supports. b. Not including seats suitable for laying (Cl. 06-01), such as benches, couches, divans [sofas], ottomans, benches for saunas and sofas. | |
06-03 Tables And Similar Furniture | |
ID No. | Indication |
100574 | Altars |
100565 | Baby changing tables |
100568 | Bed tables for the sick |
100580 | Bedside tables |
104595 | Coffee tables |
100571 | Console tables |
100561 | Counters [tables] |
104600 | Dining tables |
100578 | Drawing tables |
100581 | Folding tables |
100579 | Laboratory tables |
100583 | Nests of tables |
100585 | Office tables |
100563 | Pedestal tables |
100575 | School desks |
100570 | School tables |
100562 | Serving trolleys [furniture] |
104659 | Side tables |
100564 | Tables |
100582 | Tables for computer terminals |
100577 | Trestle tables |
100584 | Wallpapering tables |
100572 | Work benches |
100576 | Worktables [sewing tables] |
100560 | Writing desks Desks [furniture] |
Note(s) a. Not including tables for games (Cl. 21-01) or for sports (Cl. 21-02). | |
06-04 Storage Furniture | |
ID No. | Indication |
100593 | Bathroom cabinets |
100637 | Billiard cue racks |
100596 | Bookcases |
100606 | Bookshelves |
100624 | Bottle racks [for storage] |
100644 | Cabinets for audio and video apparatus |
100625 | Cabinets for phonograph records |
100628 | Cabinets for telecommunication apparatus |
100609 | Card index cabinets [furniture] |
100595 | Chests |
100615 | Clothes racks |
100641 | Coffin linings |
100642 | Coffins |
100603 | Commodes Chests of drawers |
100643 | Crematory urns |
104945 | Drinks cabinets |
100599 | File cabinets [furniture] |
100647 | Furniture for bathrooms [without sanitary apparatus and equipment] |
100612 | Furniture with compartments |
100613 | Furniture with drawers |
100631 | Gun racks |
104616 | Hat racks |
104944 | Intelligent delivery lockers |
100591 | Kitchen cabinets |
100620 | Kitchen dressers [furniture] |
100635 | Knife display racks |
105170 | Laundry hamper cabinets |
104946 | Left-luggage lockers |
104714 | Lockers |
100638 | Magazine racks [furniture] |
100610 | Meat safes Meat chests |
100589 | Medicine cabinets |
100598 | Music cabinets |
100590 | Office cabinets |
100618 | Plate racks [furniture] |
100597 | Racks for fruit and vegetables [except for display stands] |
100636 | Racks for hanging tools |
100627 | Racks for test tubes |
100623 | Religious cabinets Tabernacles |
100639 | Rotating file cabinets |
100600 | Safes |
100629 | Saucepan racks |
100586 | Shelves [furniture] |
100622 | Shelves for flowers |
100608 | Shelves for newspaper kiosks |
100607 | Shelves for prospectuses |
100619 | Shelving |
100626 | Shoe chests |
100617 | Shoe racks |
100605 | Shoe stands [furniture] |
100621 | Showcases [furniture] Glass cabinets |
100604 | Sideboards |
100587 | Silver cabinets |
104947 | Ski racks, freestanding |
100646 | Stands for discs [furniture] |
100602 | Stationery cabinets [furniture] |
105059 | Storage boxes [furniture] |
100640 | Storage cabinets |
100645 | Storage cabinets with wheels |
100592 | Storage closets |
100614 | Storage furniture |
100632 | Storage furniture for discs |
100633 | Storage racks for discs |
100588 | Tool cupboards |
100630 | Umbrella stands |
100616 | Walking stick racks |
100594 | Wall cupboards |
100601 | Wall safes |
100611 | Wardrobes |
Note(s) a. Including cupboards, furniture with drawers or compartments, and shelves. c. Including coffins, coffin linings and crematory urns. | |
06-05 Composite Furniture | |
ID No. | Indication |
100650 | Composite furniture |
100649 | Dressing tables |
104715 | Picnic tables with attached seats |
100648 | School desks with attached seats |
06-06 Other Furniture And Furniture Parts | |
ID No. | Indication |
100654 | Aquarium stands |
104718 | Back rests for chairs [parts of chairs] |
105171 | Base stands [furniture] for washing or drying machines |
100670 | Bases for clocks |
100662 | Bed surrounds [furniture] |
100678 | Book ends |
104720 | Book rests |
100652 | Booths for teaching Instruction booths |
100656 | Cashiers’ booths for shops |
100679 | Cask stands |
100693 | Catafalques |
100651 | Chair or seat footrests |
100684 | Chiropodists’ footrests |
100663 | Clothes stands [valets] Valets [clothes stands] |
100683 | Coat stands [furniture] |
100658 | Confessional boxes |
100657 | Corn or hay bins |
104719 | Cubicle walls |
100655 | Decorative edgings for furniture |
100685 | Drawer casters |
100686 | Drawer rails |
100674 | Extension table leaves |
100664 | Flower stands [furniture] |
100675 | Furniture casters |
100672 | Furniture doors |
100677 | Furniture drawers |
100687 | Furniture feet |
104610 | Furniture fronts |
100671 | Furniture legs |
100691 | Furniture tops |
100680 | Hat stands |
104716 | Headboards |
104688 | Headrests for seats |
105172 | Learning towers [furniture] |
100665 | Lecterns |
105060 | Meeting pods [indoor] |
100688 | Mouldings for furniture Moldings for furniture |
100666 | Music stands Music easels |
100669 | Playpens for babies |
104948 | Podiums [furniture] |
100653 | Prayer stools |
100681 | Racks for hanging bags for filling |
100659 | Radiator covers |
100682 | Reading stands |
100668 | Safety gates for babies |
100667 | Screens [furniture] |
105063 | Screens for infection control |
104717 | Seats [parts of chairs] |
100692 | Sections for furniture |
100676 | Shoe stands with polisher guides |
105062 | Sneeze guards [furniture] |
100660 | Stepladders [furniture] |
105064 | Table divider screens |
100661 | Tips for furniture legs |
100689 | Trestles |
100690 | Wrist supports |
06-07 Mirrors And Frames | |
ID No. | Indication |
100697 | Anti-theft mirrors |
100695 | Frames for pictures or mirrors |
100702 | Frames for posters |
100696 | Mirrors [furniture] |
100699 | Mouldings for picture frames Moldings for picture frames |
100700 | Paper mounts |
100701 | Photograph stands |
100694 | Picture-frame rods |
104949 | Smart mirrors |
100698 | Wall mirrors |
Note(s) a. Not including mirrors included in other classes (see Alphabetical List).
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06-08 Clothes Hangers | |
ID No. | Indication |
100703 | Clothes hangers Coat hangers |
100706 | Clothes hangers with clips |
100709 | Shoe racks [hangers] |
100704 | Skirt hangers with clips |
100708 | Spacers for clothes hangers Spacers for coat hangers |
100705 | Trouser hangers with clips |
100707 | Trouser stretchers |
06-09 Mattresses And Cushions | |
ID No. | Indication |
100713 | Air cushions |
100716 | Air mattresses |
100722 | Anatomical cushions |
105065 | Baby head protection pillows |
100718 | Bolsters |
100720 | Camping mattresses |
100721 | Changing mats for babies |
100712 | Cushions |
100714 | Cushions for vehicle seats |
100710 | Footmuffs [electric or non-electric] |
100719 | Heating cushions |
105173 | Massaging pillows |
100715 | Mattresses |
100717 | Pillows |
100711 | Toilet seat pads |
06-10 Curtains And Indoor Blinds | |
ID No. | Indication |
100729 | Blinds [indoor] |
100725 | Curtain tiebacks |
100728 | Curtains |
100727 | Door curtains |
100731 | Mosquito nets [furnishing] |
100723 | Pelmets |
100730 | Shower curtains |
100724 | Valances |
100726 | Venetian blinds |
06-11 Carpets, Mats And Rugs | |
ID No. | Indication |
100740 | Anti-slip carpets |
100739 | Anti-slip mats for bathtubs and shower trays |
100742 | Bathroom mats |
100733 | Bedside rugs |
100737 | Carpets |
100738 | Carpets for automobiles |
105174 | Disinfectant doormats |
100735 | Doormats |
100732 | Floor rugs |
100734 | Mats for automobiles |
100741 | Mats for sports |
105175 | Prayer mats |
100736 | Rugs |
06-12 Tapestries | |
ID No. | Indication |
100743 | Tapestries [embroidered or woven] |
06-13 Blankets And Other Covering Materials, Household Linen And Napery | |
ID No. | Indication |
104723 | Baby sleeping bags |
100761 | Bath mitts |
100750 | Bed sheets |
100749 | Bedspreads |
100748 | Blankets |
100745 | Counterpanes |
100753 | Covers [loose] for furniture |
100754 | Covers for clothes |
100770 | Covers for vehicle seats |
104724 | Crib bumpers |
100771 | Cushion covers |
105176 | Disposable tablecloths |
100762 | Divan covers |
100757 | Doilies |
100744 | Drawsheets [for sick beds] |
104722 | Duvet covers |
104721 | Duvets |
100751 | Eiderdowns |
100746 | Electric blankets |
105066 | Funerary palls |
100763 | Gaming cloths [for tables] |
100774 | Head protection towels for massage tables |
100755 | Household linen |
100766 | Mattress covers |
100759 | Napkins [table linen] |
100765 | Pillowcases |
100772 | Place mats |
100769 | Pot holders |
100747 | Quilts |
100767 | Sleeping bags |
100764 | Table covers |
100756 | Table linen |
100768 | Table mats [place mats] |
100758 | Tablecloths |
104817 | Toilet lid covers |
100752 | Towels |
Note(s) a. Including furniture covers, bedspreads and table covers.
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06-99 Miscellaneous | |
ID No. | Indication |
100776 | Blanket supports [protective cradles for raising bedclothes] Protective cradles for raising bedclothes [blanket supports] |
100775 | Stands for Christmas trees |
100777 | Straps for securing bed sheets |
How to Choose the Correct Design Class
Here are some guiding principles:
- Identify the Primary Function of the Product
Ask: What is the main use of the article?
- Focus on the Finished Article
Classes are based on final products, not raw materials.
- Examine Similar Products
Find where competitor designs are registered.
- Use the Locarno Classification Index
This is the most accurate way to match your product with a designated class and subclass.
- Seek Expert Assistance
Incorrect classification is a common reason for design objections. Consulting an IPR professional helps avoid errors and speeds up approval.
Here are some guiding principles:
- Identify the Primary Function of the Product
Ask: What is the main use of the article?
- Focus on the Finished Article
Classes are based on final products, not raw materials.
- Examine Similar Products
Find where competitor designs are registered.
- Use the Locarno Classification Index
This is the most accurate way to match your product with a designated class and subclass.
- Seek Expert Assistance
Incorrect classification is a common reason for design objections. Consulting an IPR professional helps avoid errors and speeds up approval.
Why Design Registration Matters
A registered design grants:
✔ Exclusive rights for 10 years (extendable by 5 more years)
✔ Legal protection against copying
✔ Competitive advantage and brand differentiation
✔ Higher valuation and licensing opportunities
For businesses dealing in consumer products, packaging, home décor, appliances, toys, machinery, or fashion, design registration is not just beneficial—it is essential.
Conclusion
Design Classes play a crucial role in the design registration process in India. Correct classification ensures smooth examination, strong legal protection, and exclusive rights over the appearance of your product.
If you need help identifying the right class or filing your design application, My Trademark Guide offers expert assistance to simplify the entire process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Locarno Classification is an international system that categorises industrial designs into 32 classes and multiple subclasses. India uses this classification while examining and registering designs under the Designs Act, 2000.
Selecting the correct design class ensures your application is examined under the right category, reduces the chances of objections, and provides accurate protection for the specific product you are registering.
Yes. If a product has multiple distinct features or serves different functions, it may fall under more than one class. In such cases, applicants can file additional representations or separate applications in the relevant classes.
Choosing an incorrect class may result in examination objections, delays, refiling requirements, or even rejection. Correct classification is essential for strong and enforceable design protection.
Yes. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) periodically updates the Locarno Classification to include new products and technological developments. India also follows these updates for design registration.
Yes. Packaging items like bottles, jars, lids, pouches, and containers are classified under Class 09 of the Locarno system, which deals specifically with containers and packaging.
Yes. Non-physical visual elements such as icons, logos, and graphic symbols fall under Class 32, which includes graphic representations, ornamentation, and logos.
No. The Locarno system is applicable only to industrial design registration. Trademarks use the Nice Classification, and patents are categorized according to the IPC (International Patent Classification).
The design class cannot be changed after filing. If the class is incorrect, the applicant must file a fresh application with the correct class. Hence, it is crucial to choose the right class before submission.
While the Locarno Classification can be accessed publicly, correctly interpreting it often requires technical expertise. Seeking assistance from an IPR professional helps ensure your application is filed accurately and avoids unnecessary objections.
