Trademark Class 13: Fireworks, Firearms and Ammunition

Trademark Class 13

Trademark Class 13 covers firearms, ammunition, explosives, and pyrotechnic products used for defense, sporting, or signaling purposes. Trademark registration for goods related to weapons, ammunition, and explosive devices must be done under Trademark Class 13.

Businesses dealing with firearms, fireworks, and related safety or signaling equipment should choose Trademark Class 13 while opting for registration.

• This Class includes, in particular:

• Firearms, including sporting and hunting weapons
• Ammunition and projectiles for all types of firearms
• Explosives used for signaling or rescue, such as rescue flares and explosive fog signals
• Pyrotechnic devices, including fireworks
• Flare guns and air pistols considered as weapons
• Bandoliers and other carrying equipment for weapons
• Personal defense sprays (e.g., pepper spray)

• This Class does not include, in particular:

• Weapon maintenance products, such as gun grease (Class 4)
• Blades and side arms that are not firearms, like knives or swords (Class 8)
• Non-explosive signaling equipment, such as rescue lasers and electronic signal devices (Class 9)
• Optical equipment like telescopic sights for weapons (Class 9)
• Lighting tools like flaming torches (Class 11)
• Toy-related items, such as Christmas crackers, toy air pistols, and percussion caps (Class 28)
• Matches (Class 34)

Who Should Register Under Trademark Class 13?

Trademark Class 13 is designated for firearms, ammunition, explosives, and pyrotechnics. You should register under Class 13 if you are engaged in the:

• Manufacture or sale of firearms, including hunting and sporting guns
• Production of ammunition, bullets, cartridges, and explosive projectiles
• Creation or distribution of explosive materials and devices for industrial or personal use
• Development of pyrotechnic products, such as fireworks, flares, or signal rockets
• Sale of defensive spray products (like pepper spray) and related accessories like bandoliers

One of the famous brands registered under trademark Class 13 is Standard Fireworks. Based in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, Standard Fireworks is a major Indian fireworks manufacturer. It registers its trademarked fireworks products including crackers and pyrotechnics under Class 13, which specifically covers explosives and fireworks. 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 13?

Vakilsearch offers expert trademark registration services tailored for businesses dealing with firearms, ammunition, explosives, and pyrotechnic products. If your business operates in defense, sporting, or signaling equipment, registering your trademark under Class 13 is crucial to ensure legal protection in this highly sensitive and regulated industry.

Our senior Intellectual Property lawyers oversee the entire process conducting thorough trademark search, filing your application, ensuring formality check clearance, managing examinations and hearings, and securing your trademark registration certificate. With fast-track filing in just 6 hours* T&C, a secure online process, and dedicated support for objections, renewals, and assignments, Vakilsearch helps protect your Class 13 brand with professionalism and care.