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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

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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