Trademark Class 3: Protect Your Cosmetic & Cleaning Brands Easily

In these high-pressure times, brand image is everything. Whether it’s luxury perfumes or environmentally friendly laundry agents that are to be launched on the market, safeguarding your name is not a matter for discussion — this is where Trademark Class 3 comes into play.

Under the Nice Classification system, Trademark Class 3 includes a wide range of daily consumer products that people use. These items can cover a range from household cleaning to personal grooming and beauty enhancement. For example, it collects cosmetics, hair care products, soaps, essential oils and detergents– a number of industry areas where production brings profits. So ownership registration under this class not only gets your product on the side of the law but also establishes a trust with buyers.

Knowing which class your products fall under is not just a legal technicality; it is a business necessity. This article will explain Trademark Class 3, review its practical importance, guide you through the registration of your product and offer competitor insights to help your brand stand out in a crowded field.

Trademark Class 3 is an international classification system, known as the Nice Classification, that groups similar goods for the purposes of filing a trademark. Class 3 contains a whole array of different products, namely cosmetics, cleaning and personal care products and toiletries.

Class 3 The main goods covered by Class 3

• Toiletries — creams for face, lipstick, lotion, sun block, make up remover
• Types of Haircare Products: Shampoos, conditioners, hair dyes, hair oils
• Scents: Perfume, cologne, essential oils, body spray
• Cleaning agents and polish: detergent, bleach, polish, wax
• Personal Care Products: Toothpastes, deodorants, shaving creams, soaps
• Others: Nail polish, bath salts, mouth washes (non-medicinal)

List

• abrasive paper
• abrasives*
• adhesives for cosmetic purposes
• adhesives for affixing false eyelashes
• adhesives for affixing false hair
• after-shave lotions
• air fragrancing preparations
• almond soap
• almond oil
• almond milk for cosmetic purposes
• aloe vera preparations for cosmetic purposes
• alum stones [astringents]
• amber [perfume]
• ammonia [volatile alkali] [detergent] / volatile alkali [ammonia] [detergent]
• antiperspirant soap
• antiperspirants [toiletries]
• antistatic preparations for household purposes
• aromatics [essential oils]
• astringents for cosmetic purposes
• badian essence
• balms other than for medical purposes
• bases for flower perfumes
• bath preparations, not for medical purposes
• bath salts, not for medical purposes
• beard dyes
• beauty masks
• bergamot oil
• bleaching preparations [decolorants] for cosmetic purposes
• bleaching soda
• bleaching salts
• breath freshening strips
• breath freshening sprays
• cake flavourings [essential oils] / cake flavorings [essential oils]
• cakes of toilet soap / cakes of soap
• canned pressurized air for cleaning and dusting purposes
• carbides of metal [abrasives]
• preparations for cleaning dentures
• cleaning chalk
• cleaning preparations
• cleansing milk for toilet purposes
• cloths impregnated with a detergent for cleaning
• cobblers’ wax
• color- [colour-] brightening chemicals for household purposes [laundry] / color-brightening chemicals for household purposes [laundry] / colour-brightening chemicals for household purposes [laundry]
• colorants for toilet purposes
• colour-removing preparations / color-removing preparations
• corundum [abrasive]
• cosmetic preparations for eyelashes
• cosmetic pencils
• cosmetic preparations for slimming purposes
• cosmetic kits
• cosmetic creams
• cosmetic dyes
• cosmetic preparations for skin care
• cosmetic preparations for baths
• cosmetics for animals
• cosmetics
• cotton wool for cosmetic purposes
• cotton swabs for cosmetic purposes / cotton sticks for cosmetic purposes
• creams for leather / waxes for leather
• decorative transfers for cosmetic purposes
• degreasers other than for use in manufacturing processes
• dental bleaching gels
• dentifrices
• denture polishes
• deodorant soap
• deodorants for pets
• deodorants for human beings or for animals
• depilatory wax
• depilatory preparations / depilatories
• detergents other than for use in manufacturing operations and for medical purposes
• diamantine [abrasive]
• disinfectant soap
• douching preparations for personal sanitary or deodorant purposes [toiletries]
• dry shampoos
• dry-cleaning preparations
• drying agents for dishwashing machines
• eau de Cologne
• emery
• emery cloth
• emery paper
• essential oils of lemon
• essential oils of citron
• essential oils of cedarwood
• ethereal oils / essential oils
• ethereal essences
• extracts of flowers [perfumes]
• eyebrow cosmetics
• eyebrow pencils
• fabric softeners for laundry use
• false nails
• false eyelashes
• flavorings [flavourings] for beverages [essential oils] / flavorings for beverages [essential oils] / flavourings for beverages [essential oils]
• floor wax removers [scouring preparations]
• fumigation preparations [perfumes]
• furbishing preparations
• gaultheria oil
• geraniol
• glass cloth
• greases for cosmetic purposes
• grinding preparations / sharpening preparations
• hair spray
• hair waving preparations / waving preparations for the hair
• hair dyes / hair colorants
• hair lotions
• hair straightening preparations
• hair conditioners
• heliotropine
• henna [cosmetic dye]
• hydrogen peroxide for cosmetic purposes
• incense
• ionone [perfumery]
• jasmine oil
• Javelle water / potassium hypochloride
• joss sticks
• lacquer-removing preparations
• laundry soaking preparations / preparations for soaking laundry
• laundry wax
• laundry glaze
• laundry blueing
• laundry preparations
• laundry bleach / laundry bleaching preparations
• lavender water
• lavender oil
• leather preservatives [polishes] / preservatives for leather [polishes]
• leather bleaching preparations
• lip glosses
• lipstick cases
• lipsticks
• lotions for cosmetic purposes
• make-up
• make-up preparations
• mascara
• massage gels other than for medical purposes
• medicated soap
• mint for perfumery
• mint essence [essential oil]
• moustache wax / mustache wax
• mouthwashes, not for medical purposes
• musk [perfumery]
• nail art stickers
• nail care preparations
• nail varnish / nail polish
• neutralizers for permanent waving
• non-slipping liquids for floors
• non-slipping wax for floors
• oil of turpentine for degreasing
• oils for perfumes and scents
• oils for toilet purposes
• oils for cosmetic purposes
• oils for cleaning purposes
• paint stripping preparations
• parquet floor wax / floor wax
• pastes for razor strops
• perfumery
• perfumes
• petroleum jelly for cosmetic purposes
• polish for furniture and flooring
• polishing paper
• polishing stones
• polishing rouge / jewellers’ rouge
• polishing creams
• polishing wax
• polishing preparations
• pomades for cosmetic purposes
• potpourris [fragrances]
• make-up powder
• pumice stone
• quillaia bark for washing
• make-up removing preparations
• rose oil
• rust removing preparations
• sachets for perfuming linen
• safrol
• sandcloth / abrasive cloth
• sandpaper / glass paper
• scale removing preparations for household purposes
• scented water
• scented wood
• scouring solutions
• shampoos for pets
• shampoos
• shaving stones [astringents]
• shaving preparations
• shaving soap
• shining preparations [polish]
• preparations to make shiny the leaves of plants / preparations to make the leaves of plants shiny
• shoe wax
• shoe polish
• shoe cream
• shoemakers’ wax
• silicon carbide [abrasive]
• skin whitening creams / cream for whitening the skin
• smoothing preparations [starching]
• smoothing stones
• soap for foot perspiration
• soap
• soap for brightening textile
• soda lye
• stain removers
• starch for laundry purposes / laundry starch
• starch glaze for laundry purposes
• sun-tanning preparations [cosmetics]
• sunscreen preparations
• tailors’ wax
• talcum powder, for toilet use
• terpenes [essential oils]
• tissues impregnated with cosmetic lotions
• tissues impregnated with make-up removing preparations
• toilet water
• toiletries
• tripoli stone for polishing
• turpentine, for degreasing
• preparations for unblocking drain pipes
• varnish-removing preparations
• volcanic ash for cleaning
• wallpaper cleaning preparations
• washing soda, for cleaning
• whiting
• windscreen cleaning liquids / windshield cleaning liquids

Not Included in Class 3:

• Medicated cosmetics (Class 5)
• Chemical products (Class 1)
• Diapers for babies and wipes (may fall into separate specific classes)

So understanding the scope helps you ensure that your trademark application is in the correct scope. Misclassification can also be wrongly classified which can delay the process and even rejection.

Trademark Class 3 is essential for brands competing in beauty and cleaning industries where numerous options are available. However, a corresponding registered trademark not only grants the legal rights, but also acts as an enhancer of your brand value in market.

1. Legal Enforcement: Prevents others from using similar names, logos or packaging.
2. Brand Credibility: Registered brands add a level of trust from consumers which is higher in personal-care and hygiene markets.
3. Investments & Collaboration: Trademarked brands are attractive to investors & partners because of IP protection.
4. International Protection: If your business expands across borders, your trademark would have protection under the Madrid Protocol.

• The beauty and personal-care market in the country was worth upwards of $15 billion in 2023 and projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% till 2028.
• NielsenIQ & MDNI Analytics demonstrate branded personal care products are 3X likely to be purchased over non-branded alternatives in urban India.

Indian personal care startup Mamaearth relied on trademarks quite a bit at early stages. An early Class 3 trademark registration allowed them to combat copycat competition and forge a robust brand through D2C sales.

It is not only wise but also extremely necessary for every up and coming or existing personal care brand to be registered under Class 3.

Assign Brand Protection as well as Legal Protection

Trademark Class 2 covers a number of goods that could pose a threat to your brand and by registering yours under this Class you will have considerable protection in this Class of goods. The minute you register your trademark, it is legally protected from any third party who would wish to use an identical or similar mark for similar goods.

Establishing Market Identity

Registered trademark provides high regard for manufacturers, exporters and suppliers dealing in class 2 goods like paints, varnishes and related products. It gives confidence to customers and investors about the real nature of the product or the company.

Competitive Advantage

For construction supplies and other industrial chemicals that compete in the marketplace, a registered trademark bestows your business with an advantage. Enables customers to recognize your products with ease, and make a distinction from competitors.

Expansion Opportunities

Established trademark can lead to licensing, and franchising,new market opportunities. Legally protected brands are often perceived by investors and partners in a more favorable light.

1. Trademark Search:

• Make All Efforts to Check that Your Trademark is Not Registered Under Class 2 And this helps in preventing rejections and conflicts.
• FREE IP India Public Search tools

2.  Select the Correct Class:

• You need to state clearly, your products belong to Class 2
• If your goods is categorized under more than one, then you need to apply in multiple classes.

3.  Application Filing:

• File Form TM-A on the IP India website or via a registered trademark attorney.
• List of Applicant Info, Trademark Image (If Applicable, Description of Goods and/or Services.

4. Pay the Fees:

• Government filing fee (per class) : INR 4,500 per individual / Startup, INR 9,000 corporation / organisation,

5. Examination:

• Application is reviewed by the trademark office to avoid conflicts and check distinctiveness and other legal requirements.

6. Publication in Journal:

• Once trademarks are approved, they are published in the Trademark Journal for public opposition (if any).

7. Registration Certificate:

• You obtain the registration certificate if no oppositions are lodged against the registration or if oppositions are overcome.
• The registration period is 10 years how often it can be renewed.

• Identity proof of applicant
• Business registration certificate (for companies)
• Logo or trademark design (if applicable)
• Power of attorney (if filed via attorney)

• Total time: Typically 6-12 months depending on objections or oppositions
  

• Poor Class Selection: Applying for a broad class can result in application denial.
• Similarity to Existing Mark: An application can also face opposition due to similarity to an already registered mark.
• Descriptive Marks: Trademarks that merely describe the product (e.g., “Super Paint”) may be denied due to lack of distinctiveness.

Q1: Can I register in multiple classes including Class 2? Yes. If your business operates in more than one category, you can file a multi-class trademark application.

Q2: Is a logo required for trademark registration? No. You can register a word mark, logo mark, or both depending on your brand strategy.

Q3: How long is the registration valid? 10 years, renewable indefinitely with periodic renewals.

Q4: Can someone oppose my trademark application? Yes. During the journal publication stage, third parties can file oppositions within four months.

You wish to protect your brand with landmines, not just legally but economically as well. The right product designation not only protects you from lawsuits but also makes sure that your brand becomes distinctive in market competition.

From protecting your trademarks to building brand awareness, registering under the correct category can make all the difference for long-term business success.

Summary of some of the items under this category: – Paints, varnishes, preservatives in the nature of coatings and lacquers;colorants; – Correct registration provides strong legal protection – Procedures such as: search, submission, examination and publishing – An officially registered trademark improves brand reputation and legal protection

With understanding and leveraging Trademark Class 2, companies can safeguard their creativity, develop calmly and position themselves for sustainable development. For help getting started, consult a trademark attorney if you don’t know where to start, or use professional filing services to head in the right direction.