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Trademark Class 45

Trademark Class 45 covers services related to legal representation, personal security, and social or human support services. This class includes a variety of trust-based and protective services provided to individuals or groups.

Trademark registration for services such as legal consultancy, law firms, security services, private investigation, matrimonial and adoption agencies, and spiritual or religious organisations must be done under Trademark Class 45. Businesses that focus on advocacy, safety, or social assistance should register under this class to ensure proper trademark protection. Class 45 is essential for organizations offering legal, protective, or socially driven services.

  • This Class includes, in particular:

  • Legal advisory, representation, and litigation services
  • Notarial and intellectual property services
  • Arbitration, mediation, and paralegal services
  • Personal security and surveillance services
  • Private detective and investigation services
  • Matrimonial and dating services
  • Personal bodyguard or escort services
  • Social work and NGO support services
  • Spiritual guidance, prayer groups, and religious services
  • Funeral services and last rites coordination
  • This Class does not include, in particular:

  • Travel and transport advertising (Class 35)
  • Transport-related insurance services (Class 36)
  • Vehicle maintenance and repair (Class 37)
  • Guided tour services (Class 41)
  • Electronic data storage (Class 42)
  • Hotel booking by agents (Class 43)

Who Should Register Under Trademark Class 45?

You should file under Class 45 if you offer:

  • Legal advice or represent clients in court
  • Patent or trademark registration (IP law services)
  • Legal consultancy or freelance legal drafting
  • Private investigation or surveillance
  • Cybersecurity consulting tied to personal data
  • Personal or commercial security staffing
  • Matrimony, dating, or matchmaking services
  • NGO activities, child adoption, or social welfare
  • Conflict resolution or arbitration panels
  • Crisis management or emergency legal help

Another notable example is BharatMatrimony, India’s largest matrimonial service. It’s registered in Class 45 for matchmaking services, matrimonial agency features, and online dating services—protecting its identity in the personal and social services sector.

List of Services Classified Under Trademark Class 45

1Adoption Agency Services
2Alternative Dispute Resolution Services
3Animal Adoption Services
4Arbitration Services
5Astrology Consultancy
6Babysitting
7Bereavement Counselling / Bereavement Counseling
8Burial Services
9Cartomancy Services
10Chaperoning / Escorting In Society [Chaperoning]
11Clothing Rental
12Concierge Services
13Conducting Funeral Ceremonies
14Conducting Religious Ceremonies
15Content Moderation For Internet Chatrooms
16Copyright Management
17Crematorium Services
18Dating Services
19Detective Agency Services
20Dog Walking Services
21Doula Services
22Embalming Services
23Evening Dress Rental
24Fire-Fighting
25Funerary Undertaking
26Genealogical Research
27Guard Services
28Horoscope Casting
29House Sitting
30Individual Colour Analysis Services Relating To Clothing Selection / Individual Color Analysis Services Relating To Clothing Selection
31Inspection Of Factories For Safety Purposes
32Intellectual Property Consultancy
33Kimono Dressing Assistance
34Law Enforcement
35Leasing Of Internet Domain Names
36Legal Advice In Responding To Calls For Tenders / Legal Advice In Responding To Requests For Proposals [Rfps]
37Legal Advocacy Services
38Legal Compliance Auditing
39Legal Consultancy Relating To Patent Mapping
40Legal Conveyancing
41Legal Document Preparation Services
42Legal Drafting
43Legal Process Serving
44Legal Research
45Legal Research In The Field Of Environmental Protection
46Legal Services In Relation To The Negotiation Of Contracts For Others
47Legal Services In The Field Of Child Protection
48Legal Services In The Field Of Immigration
49Legal Services Relating To Licences
50Legal Watching Services
51Licensing [Legal Services] In The Framework Of Software Publishing
52Licensing Of Computer Software [Legal Services]
53Licensing Of Intellectual Property
54Lifeguard Services
55Line Sitting Services
56Litigation Services
57Locating And Tracking Of Lost Property
58Locating And Tracking Of Missing Persons
59Lost Property Return
60Marriage Agency Services
61Mediation
62Medical Alarm Monitoring
63Missing Person Investigations
64Monitoring Intellectual Property Rights For Legal Advisory Purposes
65Monitoring Of Burglar And Security Alarms
66Mortuary Cosmetologists' Services / Desairologists' Services
67Night Guard Services
68Occupational Safety Consultancy
69Online Social Networking Services
70Opening Of Security Locks
71Organization Of Political Meetings
72Organization Of Religious Meetings
73Personal Background Investigations
74Personal Bodyguarding
75Personal Letter Writing
76Personal Shopping For Others
77Personal Wardrobe Styling Consultancy
78Pet Sitting
79Physical Security Consultancy
80Planning And Arranging Of Wedding Ceremonies
81Political Lobbying Services
82Providing Non-Medical In-Home Care Services For Individuals
83Registration Of Domain Names [Legal Services]
84Regulatory Compliance Auditing
85Releasing Doves For Special Occasions
86Rental Of Fire Alarms
87Rental Of Fire Extinguishers
88Rental Of Safes
89Rental Of Spectacles For Fashion Purposes, Other Than For Vision Correction / Rental Of Eyeglasses For Fashion Purposes, Other Than For Vision Correction
90Rental Of Sunglasses For Fashion Purposes, Other Than For Vision Correction
91Rental Of Video Surveillance Cameras
92Security Guarding Of Facilities Via Remote Monitoring Systems
93Security Screening Of Baggage
94Social Introduction Agency Services
95Spiritual Consultancy
96Surveillance Services By Drone
97Tarot Card Reading Services For Others
98Tracking Of Stolen Property

Why Choose Vakilsearch for Trademark Registration under Class 45?

Vakilsearch understands the unique branding needs of professionals and organizations operating in the legal, security, and social services sectors. Whether you're a law firm, private investigator, or nonprofit working in social welfare, we ensure your trademark registration is properly classified and fully protected under Class 45.

Our legal experts bring niche experience in handling Class 45 trademark filings. We assist in drafting clear and precise specifications that reflect the sensitive, trust-based, and highly regulated nature of your services. We also offer strategic guidance to help you avoid overlap with other classes—such as Class 41 (legal education) or Class 42 (technical consulting)—ensuring your brand is safeguarded under the correct classification.

Our senior Intellectual Property lawyers handle the entire process conducting thorough trademark search, filing your application, clearing formality checks, managing examinations and hearings, and securing your trademark registration certificate. With continuous monitoring and regular updates, we help ensure your trademark remains enforceable and protected in the long run.

Frequently Asked Question

Class 45 includes legal services, security services, and personal or social services. This includes law firms, private investigators, online dispute resolution providers, and social work organizations.

Yes. Platforms offering legal document preparation, contract management, or online legal advice fall under this class. If your service relates to legal assistance or case management, Class 45 is appropriate.

Yes. Services like private security, surveillance monitoring, background checks, and personal protection are all covered under this class. It includes both physical and digital security services.

Yes. Social and welfare services provided by non-profits, especially those involving personal advocacy or assistance, fall under Class 45. It includes community outreach and social integration programs too.

Absolutely. Legal advisory, litigation support, trademark filing services, and any kind of legal aid fall under Class 45. Vakilsearch itself is registered under this class.

Yes. Mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and other conflict resolution services fall squarely under this class, especially if offered by individuals or entities in a legal capacity.

Only partially. If it's about protecting individuals’ personal data or privacy from a legal or surveillance angle, it might fit. However, technical or IT security services would belong under Class 42.

Yes. Private detective agencies, background verification firms, and investigation services are included. If your service relates to uncovering facts or personal histories, it’s covered here.

If it’s strictly educational, it may fall under Class 41. But if the channel offers legal advice or consultancy (even online), then Class 45 is more appropriate. It depends on the nature of service.

Trademarking builds trust, prevents competitors from copying your brand name, and helps establish a strong reputation in a sensitive service area. It’s crucial in an industry where credibility is everything.

Yes. NGOs offering personal or social support services (like counseling, support groups, legal advocacy) should register under Class 45 to protect their name and operations from impersonation.

A trademark is valid for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely. Vakilsearch offers renewal reminders and assistance to keep your brand protected in the long term.

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