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Trademark Class 43

Trademark Class 43 covers services related to the preparation and provision of food and beverages, as well as temporary accommodation. This class is vital for businesses operating in the hospitality industry, including restaurants, cafés, catering services, and hotels.

Trademark registration for services such as dining establishments, catering, food delivery, hotel management, and lodging must be done under Trademark Class 43. Brand owners in the food service and accommodation sectors should register under this class to ensure their business names, logos, and identities receive proper legal protection.

  • This Class includes, in particular:

  • Services provided by establishments offering food and drinks for consumption (restaurants, bistros, bars, cafés)
  • Catering services and food delivery establishments
  • Temporary lodging and hotel reservation services
  • Holiday homes, hostels, and motels
  • Rental of meeting rooms and event venues
  • Services related to boarding houses and guesthouses
  • Hospitality consultancy and management for accommodation
  • This Class does not include, in particular:

  • Hotel management services (Class 35 )
  • Real estate rental for residences (Class 36 )
  • Housekeeping and cleaning (Class 37 )
  • Travel and transport booking (Class 39 )
  • Brewing, food processing and preservation (Class 40 )

Who Should Register Under Trademark Class 43?

You should register under Class 43 if you run or plan to operate:

  • Restaurants, cafés, bars, or pubs
  • Cloud kitchens and food delivery brands
  • Caterers and banquet services
  • Hotels, resorts, motels, or inns
  • Guesthouses, homestays, hostels, or holiday rentals
  • Lounge services, clubhouses, or tea rooms
  • Booking or reservation platforms for food and lodging
  • Business lounges, pop-up kitchens, and food courts
  • Event space providers with in-house food or lodging
  • Franchises in the food or hospitality sector

One of the prominent Indian brands registered under Trademark Class 43 is OYO Rooms. This fast-growing hospitality company holds its trademark in Class 43 for services including hotel, motel, and guesthouse accommodation, food and drink services, and temporary lodging—protecting its brand in the highly competitive Indian hospitality sector.

List Of Services Classified Under Trademark Class 43

1Accommodation Bureau Services [Hotels, Boarding Houses]
2Animal Pound Services
3Bar Services
4Boarding For Animals
5Boarding House Bookings
6Boarding House Services
7Café Services
8Cafeteria Services
9Cake Decorating
10Canteen Services
11Day-Nursery [Crèche] Services
12Decorating Of Food
13Food And Drink Catering
14Food Reviewing Services [Provision Of Information About Food And Drinks]
15Food Sculpting
16Ghost Kitchen Services
17Holiday Camp Services [Lodging]
18Hookah Lounge Services
19Hotel Accommodation Services
20Hotel Reservations
21Information And Advice In Relation To The Preparation Of Meals
22Motel Services
23Personal Chef Services
24Providing Campground Facilities
25Reception Services For Temporary Accommodation [Conferment Of Keys]
26Reception Services For Temporary Accommodation [Management Of Arrivals And Departures]
27Rental Of Chairs, Tables, Table Linen, Glassware
28Rental Of Cooking Apparatus
29Rental Of Drinking Water Dispensers
30Rental Of Furniture
31Rental Of Holiday Accommodation / Rental Of Vacation Accommodation
32Rental Of Kitchen Sinks
33Rental Of Lighting Apparatus*
34Rental Of Meeting Rooms
35Rental Of Office Furniture
36Rental Of Portable Dressing Rooms
37Rental Of Robots For Preparing Beverages
38Rental Of Temporary Accommodation
39Rental Of Tents
40Rental Of Transportable Buildings
41Restaurant Services
42Retirement Home Services
43Self-Service Restaurant Services
44Snack-Bar Services
45Take-Away Restaurant Services
46Temporary Accommodation Provided By Halfway Houses
47Temporary Accommodation Reservations
48Tourist Home Services
49Udon And Soba Restaurant Services
50Washoku Restaurant Services

Why Choose Vakilsearch for Trademark Registration under Class 43?

Trademark Class 43 is essential for businesses in the hospitality sector, including cloud kitchens, hotels, cafés, and catering services. trademark registration under this class protects your identity from imitation, brand dilution, and unfair competition safeguarding the trust you build with every customer interaction.

Vakilsearch ensures a smooth and legally sound registration process tailored for the food and lodging industry. Our senior Intellectual Property lawyers handle the entire process conducting a thorough trademark search, filing your application to managing objections, hearings, and final registration. With fast-track filing in just 6 hours, 10-year brand protection, and ongoing legal support for renewals, assignments, and franchise transfers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Class 43 covers services related to food and drink provision and temporary accommodation. This includes restaurants, cafés, bars, catering, hotels, guesthouses, and similar hospitality services. It ensures brand protection for service providers in these domains.

Yes. Cloud kitchens, virtual kitchens, and online food brands that prepare and sell food through delivery platforms are included under Class 43. They should register to prevent brand misuse by other similar-sounding delivery brands.

Absolutely. Catering—whether for private events, corporate functions, or mass meal services—is a key part of Class 43 and should be trademarked for identity protection.

Yes, hotels, hostels, lodges, and any temporary accommodation service providers should register their brand under Class 43 to ensure exclusive use and prevent copycat businesses.

You will need to file under multiple classes. Your restaurant service falls under Class 43, but packaged food products (like snacks or spices) fall under Class 29 or 30, depending on the nature of the product.

If the app only facilitates ordering, it may also fall under Class 39 (transport services). But if the app is associated with a food-preparing brand, then Class 43 applies. Many businesses register under both for complete protection.

Yes. Any establishment that serves drinks—including bars, pubs, breweries, and lounges—is included in Class 43. The service of alcohol or beverages is part of food and drink provision.

Platforms that offer booking or reservation services for food or lodging usually register under Class 43. Depending on business functions, they might also need Class 35 (advertising/aggregator services).

If you serve food or drinks to customers (on-premise or delivery), or offer short-term stays, you most likely fall under Class 43. Vakilsearch can help you confirm this with a free consultation and search.

Your registration is valid for 10 years and can be renewed every 10 years for as long as you continue to use the brand. Vakilsearch provides renewal alerts and assistance as part of the service.

Not at all. Digital-first food brands, ghost kitchens, app-only restaurants, and online accommodation platforms can also register under Class 43 to protect their services and trademarks.

Yes. If your logo, emblem, or design element represents your brand, it should be trademarked along with the name to ensure total protection under Class 43.

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