Trademark Class 45: Legal and Security Services

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.

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.