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Trademark Class 36 covers services related to financial transactions, banking, insurance, and real estate. This class encompasses a wide range of services that assist individuals and organisations in managing, investing, insuring, or transacting financial and real estate assets.
Trademark registration for services such as banking, insurance, investment management, real estate brokerage, and financial consultancy must be done under Trademark Class 36. Businesses providing services like online payment processing, mortgage financing, asset management, crowdfunding platforms, and property leasing should register under this class to ensure proper trademark protection.
Class 36 primarily includes services offered by financial institutions, insurance agencies, investment firms, and property management companies, making it essential for companies operating in these sectors.
This Class includes, in particular:
This Class does not include, in particular:
You should opt for registration under Class 36 if your services include:
One of the prominent brands registered under Trademark Class 36 is JPMorgan Chase. This global financial services leader holds protection in Class 36 for services including investment banking, credit card processing, and financial advisory. Registering under Class 36 safeguards JPMorgan Chase's brand identity in the competitive financial sector and prevents unauthorized use of similar marks in related services.
Another notable example is Liberty Mutual Insurance. This well-known insurance provider has its trademark registered in Class 36, covering underwriting and administration of insurance services. This registration ensures exclusive rights to its brand in the insurance industry and protects against potential infringement.
1 | Accident Insurance Underwriting |
2 | Accommodation Bureau Services [Apartments] |
3 | Actuarial Services |
4 | Administration Of Financial Affairs |
5 | Antique Appraisal |
6 | Apartment House Management |
7 | Arranging Finance For Construction Projects |
8 | Art Appraisal |
9 | Bail-Bonding |
10 | Banking |
11 | Brokerage Of Carbon Credits |
12 | Brokerage* |
13 | Business Brokerage |
14 | Business Liquidation Services, Financial |
15 | Capital Investment |
16 | Car Broker Services |
17 | Charitable Fund Raising |
18 | Cheque Verification / Check Verification |
19 | Credit Bureau Services |
20 | Crowdfunding |
21 | Debt Advisory Services |
22 | Debt Collection Agency Services |
23 | Deposits Of Valuables |
24 | E-Wallet Payment Services |
25 | Electronic Funds Transfer |
26 | Electronic Funds Transfer Provided Via Blockchain Technology |
27 | Electronic Transfer Of Cryptocurrency |
28 | Exchanging Money |
29 | Factoring |
30 | Financial Advice |
31 | Financial Advice Relating To Tax |
32 | Financial Analysis |
33 | Financial Appraisals In Responding To Calls For Tenders / Financial Appraisals In Responding To Requests For Proposals [Rfps] |
34 | Financial Clearing |
35 | Financial Consultancy |
36 | Financial Customs Brokerage Services |
37 | Financial Engineering |
38 | Financial Evaluation [Insurance, Banking, Real Estate] |
39 | Financial Evaluation Of Development Costs Relating To The Oil, Gas And Mining Industries |
40 | Financial Evaluation Of Standing Timber / Financial Valuation Of Standing Timber |
41 | Financial Evaluation Of Wool / Financial Valuation Of Wool |
42 | Financial Exchange Of Cryptocurrency |
43 | Financial Management |
44 | Financial Management Of Reimbursement Payments For Others |
45 | Financial Patronage |
46 | Financial Research |
47 | Financial Sponsorship |
48 | Financial Trading Of Cryptocurrency |
49 | Financial Valuation Of Intellectual Property Assets |
50 | Financing Services |
51 | Fire Insurance Underwriting |
52 | Fiscal Valuation |
53 | Health Insurance Underwriting |
54 | Hire-Purchase Financing / Lease-Purchase Financing |
55 | Instalment Loans |
56 | Insurance Brokerage |
57 | Insurance Consultancy |
58 | Insurance Underwriting |
59 | Investment Of Funds |
60 | Issuance Of Credit Cards |
61 | Issuance Of Gift Certificates |
62 | Issuance Of Prepaid Gift Cards |
63 | Issuance Of Prepaid Vouchers |
64 | Issuance Of Travellers' Cheques / Issuance Of Travelers' Checks |
65 | Jewellery Appraisal / Jewelry Appraisal |
66 | Lending Against Security |
67 | Life Insurance Underwriting |
68 | Loans [Financing] |
69 | Marine Insurance Underwriting |
70 | Mobile Banking Services |
71 | Mortgage Banking |
72 | Mutual Funds |
73 | Numismatic Appraisal |
74 | Online Banking |
75 | Online Banking Services Rendered In Virtual Environments |
76 | Organization Of Monetary Collections |
77 | Pawn Brokerage |
78 | Preparation Of Quotes For Cost Estimation Purposes |
79 | Processing Of Credit Card Payments |
80 | Processing Of Debit Card Payments |
81 | Provident Fund Services |
82 | Providing Financial Information |
83 | Providing Financial Information Via A Website |
84 | Providing Insurance Information |
85 | Providing Rebates At Participating Establishments Of Others Through Use Of A Membership Card |
86 | Real Estate Agency Services |
87 | Real Estate Appraisal |
88 | Real Estate Brokerage |
89 | Real Estate Management |
90 | Real Estate Services |
91 | Rent Collection |
92 | Rental Of Apartments |
93 | Rental Of Farms |
94 | Rental Of Offices [Real Estate] |
95 | Rental Of Offices For Co-Working |
96 | Rental Of Pastures |
97 | Rental Of Real Estate |
98 | Repair Costs Evaluation [Financial Appraisal] |
99 | Retirement Payment Services |
100 | Safe Deposit Services |
101 | Savings Bank Services |
102 | Securities Brokerage |
103 | Stamp Appraisal |
104 | Stock Brokerage Services |
105 | Stock Exchange Quotations |
106 | Stocks And Bonds Brokerage |
107 | Surety Services |
108 | Trusteeship / Fiduciary |
109 | Warranty Claims Administration Services |
Trademark Class 36 covers a wide range of financial and insurance services, including banking, investment management, real estate affairs, insurance underwriting, and other monetary services. If your business operates in this domain, registering your trademark under Class 36 is essential to safeguard your brand and build credibility in a heavily regulated and trust-driven industry.
Vakilsearch provides end-to-end trademark registration services tailored for financial and real estate businesses. Our senior Intellectual Property lawyers manage the full process from conducting a comprehensive trademark search and filing your application within 6 hours, to handling formality checks, examinations, hearings, and securing your registration certificate.
With a streamlined online process and dedicated legal support for objections, renewals, and assignments, Vakilsearch ensures your financial services brand is legally protected—quickly, securely, and with expert precision.
Class 36 includes services related to financial affairs, monetary affairs, and insurance. This includes banking, loans, real estate, investment management, and charitable fundraising. If your business provides any financial service or product, this is the class for you.
Financial institutions, insurance agencies, investment firms, real estate brokers, and crowdfunding platforms should register under Class 36. It helps secure their brand in a competitive, trust-sensitive industry.
Yes, digital payment solutions and mobile wallet services fall under Class 36 as they relate to financial transactions and monetary services.
Yes, services involving digital assets and cryptocurrencies, such as exchanges and wallets, are generally covered under this class as financial services.
It does not include legal or tax services (Class 45), technical consulting (Class 42), or advertising and marketing (Class 35).
Financial services operate on trust. A trademark helps secure your identity and builds credibility with customers, especially in digital platforms.
Absolutely. Logos, brand names, slogans, and even sounds (if distinctive) can be registered as trademarks under Class 36.
A registered trademark lasts for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely. Protection is continuous as long as you renew it.
Yes, you can apply via the Madrid Protocol to extend your trademark protection internationally under Class 36.
Yes. If your business involves financial services and another sector like education or tech, you can file a multi-class trademark.
Use the IP India website or consult professionals like Vakilsearch to ensure your desired trademark is unique and available.
Basic details include the applicant's identity, brand name/logo, nature of service, and a power of attorney if filed by an agent.