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Trademark Class 16

Trademark Class 16 covers paper, cardboard, printed materials, stationery, and various office and art supplies. Trademark registration for goods related to printed publications, office essentials, and packaging materials must be done under Trademark Class 16. Businesses dealing with items such as books, notebooks, envelopes, adhesives, and art instruments should choose Trademark Class 16 while opting for registration.

Class 16 includes paper and cardboard products, bookbinding materials, photographs, educational and instructional materials, paintbrushes, and plastic packaging films, as well as printing type and printing blocks.

  • This Class includes, in particular:

  • Paper knives and cutters
  • Storage and securing accessories for paper items, such as document files, cheque book holders, money clips, passport holders, paper clips, and scrapbooks
  • Certain office equipment, like typewriters, duplicating machines, franking machines for office use, and pencil sharpeners
  • Painting tools for artists and decorators, such as palettes, easels, watercolour dishes, paint rollers, and paint trays
  • Disposable paper products including bibs, handkerchiefs, and paper tableware
  • Various paper or cardboard items not classified by function, like packaging materials (e.g., bags, envelopes, containers), decorative or artistic goods (e.g., papier-mâché figurines, framed or unframed lithographs, paintings, watercolours)
  • This Class does not include, in particular:

  • Paints (Class 2)
  • Hand tools for artists, such as spatulas and sculpting chisels (Class 8)
  • Educational equipment like audiovisual tools, training mannequins (Class 9), or educational toys (Class 28)
  • Paper or cardboard items categorized by their intended use, such as:
  • Photographic paper (Class 1)
  • Abrasive paper (Class 3)
  • Paper window blinds (Class 20)
  • Paper tableware like cups and plates (Class 21)
  • Paper bedding (Class 24)
  • Paper garments (Class 25)
  • Cigarette paper (Class 34)

Who Should Register Under Trademark Class 16?

Businesses or individuals involved in the following should register under Class 16:

  • Paper, cardboard, and goods made from these materials
  • Publishers, authors, and printing companies
  • Stationery and office supply manufacturers
  • Artists and suppliers of drawing or painting materials
  • Packaging product makers using paper or plastic

One of the famous brands registered under trademark Class 16 is Classmate. It is a leading Indian brand offering notebooks, pens, geometry boxes, and student supplies. It has registered its trademarks under Class 16, which includes paper goods, printed materials, and stationery items. Learn more about Class 16 goods here . Registering under the correct class ensures exclusive rights and prevents misuse of your trademark by others in the same product category.

List of Goods Classified under Trademark Class 16

1absorbent sheets of paper or plastic for foodstuff packaging
2address plates for addressing machines
3address stamps
4addressing machines
5adhesive tape dispensers [office requisites]
6adhesive tapes for stationery or household purposes
7adhesives [glues] for stationery or household purposes
8advertisement boards of paper or cardboard
9albums / scrapbooks
10almanacs
11animation cels
12announcement cards [stationery]
13apparatus for mounting photographs
14aquarelles / watercolors [paintings] / watercolours [paintings]
15architects' models
16arithmetical tables / calculating tables
17artists' watercolour saucers / artists' watercolor saucers
18atlases
19baggage claim check tags of paper
20bags [envelopes, pouches] of paper or plastics, for packaging
21baking paper
22balls for ball-point pens
23banknotes
24banners of paper
25barcode ribbons
26bibs of paper
27bibs, sleeved, of paper
28binding strips [bookbinding]
29biological samples for use in microscopy [teaching materials]
30blackboards
31blank punch cards for knitting machines
32blotters
33blueprints / plans
34bookbinding apparatus and machines [office equipment]
35bookbinding material
36bookends
37booklets
38bookmarks / bookmarkers
39books
40bottle envelopes of paper or cardboard
41bottle wrappers of paper or cardboard
42boxes of paper or cardboard
43bunting of paper
44calendars
45canvas for painting
46carbon paper
47cardboard tubes
48cardboard*
49cards* / charts
50carrier bags of paper or plastic / shopping bags of paper or plastic
51cases for stamps [seals]
52catalogues
53chalk for lithography
54chalk holders
55charcoal pencils
56chart pointers, non-electronic
57chromolithographs [chromos] / chromos
58cigar bands
59clipboards
60clips for name badge holders [office requisites]
61clips for offices / staples for offices
62cloth for bookbinding / bookbinding cloth
63coasters of paper
64colouring books / coloring books
65colouring pictures / coloring pictures
66comic books
67compasses for drawing
68composing frames [printing]
69composing sticks
70conical paper bags
71copying paper [stationery]
72cords for bookbinding / bookbinding cords
73correcting fluids [office requisites]
74correcting ink [heliography]
75correcting tapes [office requisites]
76covers [stationery] / wrappers [stationery]
77cream containers of paper
78credit card imprinters, non-electric
79dental tray covers of paper
80desk mats
81desktop cabinets for stationery [office requisites]
82diagrams
83document files [stationery]
84document holders [stationery]
85document laminators for office use
86drawer liners of paper, perfumed or not
87drawing boards
88drawing instruments
89drawing materials
90drawing pads
91drawing pens
92drawing pins / thumbtacks
93drawing rulers
94drawing sets
95duplicators
96elastic bands for offices
97electrocardiograph paper
98electrotypes
99embroidery designs [patterns]
100engraving plates
101engravings
102envelope sealing machines for offices
103envelopes [stationery]
104erasers
105erasing products
106erasing shields
107etching needles
108etchings
109fabrics for bookbinding
110face towels of paper
111figurines of papier mâché / statuettes of papier mâché
112files [office requisites]
113filter paper
114filtering materials of paper
115fingerstalls for office use
116flags of paper
117flip charts
118floor decals
119flower-pot covers of paper / covers of paper for flower pots
120flyers
121folders for papers / jackets for papers
122food bags of paper or plastics
123forms, printed
124fountain pens
125franking machines for office use / postage meters for office use
126French curves
127galley racks [printing]
128garbage bags of paper or of plastics
129glitter for stationery purposes
130glue for stationery or household purposes / pastes for stationery or household purposes
131gluten [glue] for stationery or household purposes
132graining combs
133graphic prints
134graphic representations
135graphic reproductions
136greeting cards
137gummed cloth for stationery purposes
138gummed tape [stationery]
139gums [adhesives] for stationery or household purposes
140hand labelling appliances
141hand-rests for painters
142handkerchiefs of paper
143handwriting specimens for copying
144hat boxes of cardboard
145hectographs
146histological sections for teaching purposes
147holders for cheque books / holders for checkbooks
148holders for stamps [seals]
149house painters' rollers
150humidity control sheets of paper or plastic for foodstuff packaging
151index cards [stationery]
152indexes
153Indian inks
154ink sticks
155ink stones [ink reservoirs]
156ink*
157inking pads
158inking ribbons
159inking sheets for document reproducing machines
160inking sheets for duplicators
161inkstands
162inkwells
163isinglass for stationery or household purposes
164labels of paper or cardboard
165ledgers [books]
166letter trays
167lithographic stones
168lithographic works of art
169lithographs
170loose-leaf binders / ring binders
171luminous paper
172magazines [periodicals]
173magnetic boards being office requisites
174manifolds [stationery]
175manuals [handbooks] / handbooks [manuals]
176marking chalk
177marking pens [stationery]
178mats of paper for beer glasses
179mezuzah cases
180mezuzah parchments
181mimeograph apparatus and machines
182modelling clay
183modelling materials
184modelling paste
185modelling wax, not for dental purposes
186moisteners [office requisites]
187moisteners for gummed surfaces [office requisites]
188money clips
189moulds for modelling clays [artists' materials] / molds for modelling clays [artists' materials]
190musical greeting cards
191name badge holders [office requisites]
192name badges [office requisites]
193newsletters
194newspapers
195nibs
196nibs of gold
197note books
198numbering apparatus
199numbers [type]
200obliterating stamps
201office perforators
202office requisites, except furniture
203oleographs
204origami folding paper
205packaging material made of starches
206packing [cushioning, stuffing] materials of paper or cardboard
207padding materials of paper or cardboard / stuffing of paper or cardboard
208pads [stationery]
209page holders
210paint boxes for use in schools
211paint trays
212paintbrushes
213painters' brushes
214painters' easels
215paintings [pictures], framed or unframed
216palettes for painters
217pamphlets
218pantographs [drawing instruments]
219paper bags for use in the sterilization of medical instruments / paper bags for use in the sterilisation of medical instruments
220paper bows, other than haberdashery or hair decorations
221paper clasps
222paper coffee filters
223paper creasers [office requisites]
224paper cutters [office requisites]
225paper for medical examination tables
226paper for radiograms
227paper for recording machines
228paper knives [letter openers]
229paper party decorations
230paper ribbons, other than haberdashery or hair decorations
231paper sheets [stationery]
232paper shredders for office use
233paper wipes for cleaning
234paper-clips
235paper*
236papers for painting and calligraphy
237paperweights
238papier mâché
239parchment paper
240passport holders
241pastels [crayons]
242pen cases / boxes for pens
243pen clips
244pen wipers
245pencil holders
246pencil lead holders
247pencil leads
248pencil sharpeners, electric or non-electric
249pencil sharpening machines, electric or non-electric
250pencils*
251penholders
252pens [office requisites]
253pens [writing implements] incorporating tips for operating touchscreen devices
254perforated cards for Jacquard looms
255periodicals
256photo-engravings
257photographs [printed]
258pictures
259placards of paper or cardboard
260place mats of paper
261plantable seed paper [stationery]
262plastic bags for pet waste disposal
263plastic blister packs for packaging / plastic bubble packs for packaging
264plastic bubble film for wrapping
265plastic cling film, extensible, for palletization
266plastic film for wrapping
267plastics for modelling
268polymer modelling clay
269portraits
270postage stamps
271postcards
272posters
273printed coupons
274printed geographical maps
275printed matter
276printed publications
277printed sheet music
278printed timetables
279printers' blankets, not of textile
280printers' reglets
281printing blocks
282printing sets, portable [office requisites]
283printing type
284prints [engravings]
285prospectuses
286protective covers for books
287punches [office requisites]
288retractable reels for name badge holders [office requisites]
289rice paper*
290rollers for typewriters
291school supplies [stationery]
292scrapers [erasers] for offices
293sealing compounds for stationery purposes
294sealing machines for offices
295sealing stamps
296sealing wafers
297sealing wax
298seals [stamps]
299seaweed-based film for wrapping
300self-adhesive tapes for stationery or household purposes
301sewing patterns
302sheets of reclaimed cellulose for wrapping
303shields [paper seals]
304signboards of paper or cardboard
305slate pencils
306song books
307souvenir banknotes
308spools for inking ribbons
309spray chalk
310square rulers for drawing
311squares for drawing
312stamp pads
313stamp stands
314stamps [seals]
315stands for pens and pencils
316stapling presses [office requisites]
317starch paste [adhesive] for stationery or household purposes
318stationery
319steatite [tailor's chalk]
320steel letters
321steel pens
322stencil cases
323stencil plates
324stencils
325stencils [stationery]
326stencils for decorating food and beverages
327stickers [stationery]
328T-squares for drawing
329table linen of paper
330table napkins of paper
331table runners of paper
332tablecloths of paper
333tablemats of paper
334tags for index cards
335tailors' chalk
336teaching materials [except apparatus]
337terrestrial globes
338tickets
339tissue paper
340tissues of paper for removing make-up
341toilet paper / hygienic paper
342towels of paper
343tracing cloth
344tracing needles for drawing purposes
345tracing paper
346tracing patterns
347trading cards, other than for games
348transfers [decalcomanias] / decalcomanias
349transparencies [stationery]
350trays for sorting and counting money
351type [numerals and letters] / letters [type]
352typewriter keys
353typewriter ribbons
354typewriters, electric or non-electric
355vignetting apparatus
356viscose sheets for wrapping
357washi
358waxed paper
359wood pulp board [stationery]
360wood pulp paper
361wrapping paper / packing paper
362wristbands for the retention of writing instruments
363writing board erasers
364writing brushes
365writing cases [sets]
366writing cases [stationery]
367writing chalk
368writing instruments
369writing materials
370writing or drawing books
371writing paper
372writing slates

Why Choose Vakilsearch for Trademark Registration under Class 16?

Vakilsearch provides expert trademark registration services for businesses dealing with paper products, printed materials, stationery, and office or art supplies. If your business manufactures or sells books, notebooks, envelopes, adhesives, or art instruments, registering your trademark under Class 16 is essential to protect your brand in the competitive world of printed and office goods.

Our senior Intellectual Property lawyers manage the entire process conducting a thorough trademark search, filing your application, ensuring formality check clearance, handling examinations and hearings, and securing your trademark registration certificate. With fast-track filing in just 6 hours, an easy-to-use online process, and ongoing support for objections, renewals, and assignments, Vakilsearch ensures your Class 16 brand is safeguarded with professionalism and care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Trademark Class 16 includes paper, cardboard, printed matter, stationery, adhesives for household or office use, and packaging materials like plastic wraps or bags. It also covers materials used by artists, such as paintbrushes and sketchpads, and bookbinding materials. Essentially, it protects brands related to writing, printing, or office use.

Manufacturers, suppliers, or sellers of stationery items, printed publications, office materials, and art supplies should register under Class 16. This includes businesses producing notebooks, diaries, calendars, greeting cards, packaging goods, and other similar products made from paper, cardboard, or plastic used for wrapping or office purposes.

No, Class 16 does not cover digital publications or e-books. It only includes printed or tangible forms of books, magazines, or materials. Digital content and downloadable media typically fall under Class 9. If your product exists only in digital form, you should explore trademark registration under the appropriate digital content class.

Only certain office-related tools like manual pencil sharpeners, typewriters, and non-electric duplicators are covered under Class 16. However, more advanced or electronic office devices like computers, printers, or digital copiers are not included and generally fall under Class 9. It's important to classify products based on functionality.

Yes, packaging materials made from paper, cardboard, or certain plastics are covered under Class 16. This includes bags, wrapping paper, envelopes, and boxes designed for packaging. However, packaging made of metal, fabric, or other materials may fall under different classes based on the specific use and material.

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