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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:
This Class does not include, in particular:
You should file under Class 45 if you offer:
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.
1 | Adoption Agency Services |
2 | Alternative Dispute Resolution Services |
3 | Animal Adoption Services |
4 | Arbitration Services |
5 | Astrology Consultancy |
6 | Babysitting |
7 | Bereavement Counselling / Bereavement Counseling |
8 | Burial Services |
9 | Cartomancy Services |
10 | Chaperoning / Escorting In Society [Chaperoning] |
11 | Clothing Rental |
12 | Concierge Services |
13 | Conducting Funeral Ceremonies |
14 | Conducting Religious Ceremonies |
15 | Content Moderation For Internet Chatrooms |
16 | Copyright Management |
17 | Crematorium Services |
18 | Dating Services |
19 | Detective Agency Services |
20 | Dog Walking Services |
21 | Doula Services |
22 | Embalming Services |
23 | Evening Dress Rental |
24 | Fire-Fighting |
25 | Funerary Undertaking |
26 | Genealogical Research |
27 | Guard Services |
28 | Horoscope Casting |
29 | House Sitting |
30 | Individual Colour Analysis Services Relating To Clothing Selection / Individual Color Analysis Services Relating To Clothing Selection |
31 | Inspection Of Factories For Safety Purposes |
32 | Intellectual Property Consultancy |
33 | Kimono Dressing Assistance |
34 | Law Enforcement |
35 | Leasing Of Internet Domain Names |
36 | Legal Advice In Responding To Calls For Tenders / Legal Advice In Responding To Requests For Proposals [Rfps] |
37 | Legal Advocacy Services |
38 | Legal Compliance Auditing |
39 | Legal Consultancy Relating To Patent Mapping |
40 | Legal Conveyancing |
41 | Legal Document Preparation Services |
42 | Legal Drafting |
43 | Legal Process Serving |
44 | Legal Research |
45 | Legal Research In The Field Of Environmental Protection |
46 | Legal Services In Relation To The Negotiation Of Contracts For Others |
47 | Legal Services In The Field Of Child Protection |
48 | Legal Services In The Field Of Immigration |
49 | Legal Services Relating To Licences |
50 | Legal Watching Services |
51 | Licensing [Legal Services] In The Framework Of Software Publishing |
52 | Licensing Of Computer Software [Legal Services] |
53 | Licensing Of Intellectual Property |
54 | Lifeguard Services |
55 | Line Sitting Services |
56 | Litigation Services |
57 | Locating And Tracking Of Lost Property |
58 | Locating And Tracking Of Missing Persons |
59 | Lost Property Return |
60 | Marriage Agency Services |
61 | Mediation |
62 | Medical Alarm Monitoring |
63 | Missing Person Investigations |
64 | Monitoring Intellectual Property Rights For Legal Advisory Purposes |
65 | Monitoring Of Burglar And Security Alarms |
66 | Mortuary Cosmetologists' Services / Desairologists' Services |
67 | Night Guard Services |
68 | Occupational Safety Consultancy |
69 | Online Social Networking Services |
70 | Opening Of Security Locks |
71 | Organization Of Political Meetings |
72 | Organization Of Religious Meetings |
73 | Personal Background Investigations |
74 | Personal Bodyguarding |
75 | Personal Letter Writing |
76 | Personal Shopping For Others |
77 | Personal Wardrobe Styling Consultancy |
78 | Pet Sitting |
79 | Physical Security Consultancy |
80 | Planning And Arranging Of Wedding Ceremonies |
81 | Political Lobbying Services |
82 | Providing Non-Medical In-Home Care Services For Individuals |
83 | Registration Of Domain Names [Legal Services] |
84 | Regulatory Compliance Auditing |
85 | Releasing Doves For Special Occasions |
86 | Rental Of Fire Alarms |
87 | Rental Of Fire Extinguishers |
88 | Rental Of Safes |
89 | Rental Of Spectacles For Fashion Purposes, Other Than For Vision Correction / Rental Of Eyeglasses For Fashion Purposes, Other Than For Vision Correction |
90 | Rental Of Sunglasses For Fashion Purposes, Other Than For Vision Correction |
91 | Rental Of Video Surveillance Cameras |
92 | Security Guarding Of Facilities Via Remote Monitoring Systems |
93 | Security Screening Of Baggage |
94 | Social Introduction Agency Services |
95 | Spiritual Consultancy |
96 | Surveillance Services By Drone |
97 | Tarot Card Reading Services For Others |
98 | Tracking Of Stolen Property |
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.
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.