Trademark Class 43: Hotels and Restaurants Services

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.

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.