Trademark Class 17: Rubber, Asbestos and Mica

Trademark Class 17

Trademark Class 17 covers unprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica, and their substitutes; plastics and resins in extruded form for manufacturing; packing, sealing, and insulating materials; non-metallic flexible pipes, tubes, and hoses. Trademark registration for packing materials, sealing, insulating materials, and flexible non-metallic pipes must be done under Trademark Class 17. Businesses dealing with raw materials and semi-finished products for industrial use should choose Trademark Class 17 while opting for registration.

Class 17 mainly includes electrical, thermal, and acoustic insulating materials, plastics for manufacturing in the form of sheets, blocks, and rods, as well as certain goods made of rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica, or their substitutes.

• This Class includes, in particular:

• Rubber materials used for tyre retreading
• Floating barriers to prevent pollution
• Adhesive tapes (excluding those for stationery, medical, or household use)
• Plastic films not intended for wrapping or packaging, such as anti-glare window films
• Elastic threads made of rubber or plastic (not for textile applications)
• Miscellaneous goods made from rubber, plastics, or similar materials that are not categorised by function, such as:
• Foam supports for floral arrangements
• Rubber or plastic padding and stuffing materials
• Rubber stoppers and shock-absorbing buffers
• Rubber packaging bags and envelopes

• This Class does not include, in particular:

• Fire hoses (Class 9)
• Sanitary piping components (Class 11), metal pipes (Class 6), and rigid non-metal pipes (Class 19)
• Insulating glass used in construction (Class 19)
• Materials classified by their specific function, such as:
• Gum resins (Class 2)
• Dental rubber (Class 5)
• Asbestos protection screens for firefighters (Class 9)
• Rubber repair patches for inner tubes (Class 12)
• Erasers (Class 16)

Who Should Register Under Trademark Class 17?

Businesses or individuals involved in the following should register under Trademark Class 17:

• Manufacturers of rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, or mica materials
• Suppliers of plastic sheets, rods, and films used in manufacturing (excluding for packaging)
• Producers of thermal, acoustic, or electrical insulation materials
• Makers of flexible non-metallic pipes, tubes, and hoses
• Vendors of padding, stuffing, sealing, or shock-absorbing materials made of rubber or plastic
• Adhesive tape manufacturers (non-medical, non-stationery)

One of the famous brands registered under trademark Class 17 is 3M India. It deals products like adhesives, tapes, and insulation materials, all classified under Class 17 (rubber, plastics, and insulating materials) . 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 17?

Vakilsearch offers comprehensive trademark registration services tailored for businesses dealing with raw and semi-processed industrial materials like rubber, gutta-percha, plastics, resins, packing, sealing, and insulating materials, as well as flexible non-metallic pipes and hoses. If your business operates in manufacturing or distributing these products, registering your trademark under Class 17 is essential to protect your brand in a specialised industrial sector.

Our senior Intellectual Property lawyers manage the complete 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, a streamlined online process, and expert support for objections, renewals, and assignments, Vakilsearch ensures your Class 17 brand is protected efficiently and professionally.