Trademark Class 10: Surgical and Medical Instruments

Trademark Class 10

Trademark Class 10 covers medical, surgical, dental, and veterinary devices used for diagnosis, treatment, or physical rehabilitation of humans and animals. Trademark registration for medical and healthcare equipment has to be done under Trademark Class 10. Businesses dealing with surgical instruments, medical devices, dental tools, and veterinary apparatus should choose Trademark Class 10 while opting for registration.

Class 10 includes mainly surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus, instruments, and articles generally used for the diagnosis, treatment, or improvement of function or condition of persons and animals.

• This Class includes, in particular:

• Surgical, dental, veterinary, and medical instruments and tools
• Artificial body parts such as limbs, eyes, and teeth
• Orthopaedic items like braces, supports, and orthopaedic footwear
• Suture materials and prosthetic implants made from artificial or synthetic materials
• Devices aiding persons with disabilities, such as therapeutic or assistive equipment
• Massage tools and equipment
• Infant care items, including medical nursing apparatus
• Products related to sexual wellness such as contraceptive devices and sexual health apparatus
• Medical-purpose furniture (e.g., operating tables, dental chairs, air mattresses for patients)
• Menstrual and childbirth-related devices like menstrual cups, pessaries, and forceps
• Special medical garments (e.g., compression wear, straitjackets)

• This Class does not include, in particular:

• Medicated items and dressings (e.g., bandages, gauze, diapers – Class 5)
• Surgical implants made from living tissue (Class 5)
• Tobacco-free or electronic cigarettes (Class 5 and Class 34)
• Mobility aids like wheelchairs and scooters (Class 12)
• Non-medical furniture like massage tables or nursing pillows (Class 20)

Who Should Register Under Trademark Class 10?

Trademark Class 10 covers surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary instruments and apparatus,it also covers therapeutic and assistive devices for people with disabilities. You should register under Class 10 if you are involved in:

• Manufacturing surgical or diagnostic equipment
• Producing medical devices such as pacemakers, thermometers, or stethoscopes
• Supplying dental or veterinary instruments
• Developing orthopaedic devices like prosthetics or supports
• Creating assistive tools for people with disabilities, such as hearing aids or walking frames
• Offering massage devices, baby care products, or sexual wellness equipment

One of the famous brands registered under trademark Class 10 is BPL Medical Technologies. They produce ECG machines, patient monitors, and diagnostic imaging systems. These are protected under Class 10, which includes surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus. Registering under the correct class ensures exclusive rights and prevents misuse of your trademark by others in the same product category.

Why Choose Vakilsearch for Trademark Registration under Class 10?

Vakilsearch provides end-to-end trademark registration services designed specifically for businesses in the medical and healthcare equipment sector. If you manufacture or distribute surgical instruments, medical devices, dental tools, or veterinary apparatus, registering your trademark under Class 10 is crucial to protect your brand in a highly regulated and precision-focused industry.

Our senior Intellectual Property lawyers manage the entire registration process—conducting thorough trademark search, filing your application, ensuring formality check clearance, handling trademark examinations and hearings, and securing your registration certificate. With fast-track filing in just 6 hours, a streamlined online process, and expert support for objections, renewals, and assignments, Vakilsearch ensures your medical device or healthcare brand is legally protected and professionally managed.