Trademark Class 6: Common Metals and Alloys

Trademark Class 6

Trademark Class 6 covers common metals and their alloys, metal building materials, and goods of common metal not included in other classes. Trademark registration for metal products and materials falls under Trademark Class 6. Businesses dealing with items such as metal pipes, hardware, safes, and construction materials should choose Trademark Class 6 while opting for registration.

Class 6 also includes transportable buildings of metal, materials of metal for railway tracks, non-electric cables and wires of common metal, ironmongery, small items of metal hardware, and ores. Class 6 includes mainly unwrought and partly wrought common metals, including ores, as well as certain goods made of common metals.

• This class includes, in particular:

• Common metals in foil or powder form, especially for industrial uses like 3D printing
• Metal materials for building and construction, including railway track parts, tubes, and pipes
• Small metal hardware like screws, bolts, nails, window latches, and casters
• Prefabricated or portable structures made from metal—such as cages, swimming pools, rinks, and housing units
• Metal dispensers (manual or automatic) for items like towels, dog waste bags, or queue tickets
• General-purpose items made from metal, such as all-purpose containers, sculptures, busts, and artworks

• This Class does not include, in particular:

• Metals and ores used for their chemical properties (Class 1)
• Metal powders and foils for decorative or artistic purposes (Class 2)
• Dispensers classified by function, like industrial fluid machines (Class 7), medical dispensers (Class 10), or adhesive tape holders (Class 16)
• Electric wires (Class 9), and non-metallic cables and ropes (Class 22)
• Sanitary and plumbing components not made of metal (Classes 11, 17, 19)
• Metal pet cages for home use (Class 21)
• Items made of metal categorized by use—such as hand tools (Class 8), stationery items (Class 16), metal furniture (Class 20), kitchen utensils (Class 21), or household containers (Class 21)

Who Should Register Under Trademark Class 6?

Class 6 pertains to common metals and their alloys and a wide range of metal goods that are not included in other classes. If your business involves manufacturing, processing, or selling metal products, you should consider registering under this class.

• Metal product manufacturers
• Builders and construction suppliers dealing in metal materials
• Hardware and tool companies
• Lock and key makers
• Furniture and fixture producers using metal
• Metal packaging manufacturers

One of the famous brands registered under trademark Class 6 is Tata Steel. It is India’s leading steel producer, offering rolled products, rebars, roofing sheets, and structural solutions. It holds trademarks for its logos and product names under Class  6, which includes common metals, metal alloys, hardware and building materials. Registering under the correct class ensures exclusive rights and prevents misuse of your trademark by others in the same product category.

Why Choose Vakilsearch for Trademark Registration under Class 6?

Vakilsearch offers complete trademark registration services tailored for businesses in the metals and construction materials sector. If your business deals in common metals, metal alloys, pipes, hardware, safes, or building materials, registering your trademark under Class 6 is essential to secure brand protection in a market where durability, identity, and quality matter.

Our senior Intellectual Property lawyers manage the full process conducting detailed trademark search, filing the application, ensuring formality check pass, handling examinations and hearings, and helping you obtain your trademark registration certificate. With fast-track filing in just 6 hours, an efficient online process, and ongoing support for objections, renewals, and assignments, Vakilsearch ensures your metal-based brand is legally protected and well-positioned for long-term growth.