Trademark Class 8: Hand Tools and Implements

Trademark Class 8

Trademark Class 8 covers hand-operated tools and implements used for various manual tasks such as cutting, drilling, shaping, and grooming. Trademark registration for manual tools and non-electric implements has to be done under Trademark Class 8. Businesses dealing with products like hand tools, cutlery, and grooming instruments should choose Trademark Class 8 while opting for registration.

Class 8 pertains primarily to hand-operated tools and implements used for manual tasks such as cutting, drilling, shaping, and grooming. It also covers non-electric cutlery and non-firearm side arms.

• This Class includes, in particular:

• Hand tools used in agriculture, gardening, and landscaping
• Manually operated tools for craftsmen, including hammers, chisels, and engraving tools
• Handles designed for hand-operated tools like knives and scythes
• Grooming and body art tools—both electric and non-electric—such as razors, hair curling tools, tattooing instruments, and manicure/pedicure implements
• Hand-operated pumps
• Table cutlery including knives, forks, and spoons, even those made from precious metals

• This Class does not include, in particular:

• Power-driven machinery and motorised tools (Class 7)
• Surgical cutlery (Class 10)
• Bicycle or sports ball pumps (Class 12 and 28)
• Firearm side arms (Class 13)
• Paper knives and shredders for office use (Class 16)
• Handles for products classified based on their use—like walking sticks, umbrellas (Class 18), or brooms (Class 21)
• Serving tools like tongs and ladles, and kitchen utensils such as spatulas and mortars (Class 21)
• Weapons used in fencing (Class 28)

Who Should Register Under Trademark Class 8?

Businesses and individuals dealing with hand-operated tools and implements should register under Trademark Class 8. This includes:

• Manufacturers of manual agricultural, gardening, and landscaping tools
• Producers of hand-operated tools for carpenters, artists, and craftspersons (e.g., hammers, chisels)
• Sellers of table cutlery (knives, forks, spoons), razors, and grooming tools
• Brands making manual tattooing, manicure, and pedicure tools
• Companies offering hand-operated pumps or non-electric tools for household or industrial use

One of the famous brands registered under trademark Class 8 is Bajaj. While best known for vehicles, Bajaj also manufactures hand tools, cutlery, and implements—registered under Class 8, which covers hand-operated tools, razors, and cutlery.

Why Choose Vakilsearch for Trademark Registration under Class 8?

Vakilsearch provides complete trademark registration services tailored for businesses dealing with manual tools and non-electric implements. If your business manufactures or sells hand tools, cutlery, grooming instruments, or similar products, registering your trademark under Class 8 is essential to protect your brand in a hands-on, quality-driven market.

Our senior Intellectual Property lawyers manage the entire process—conducting detailed trademark search, filing your application, ensuring formality check clearance, handling examinations and hearings, and obtaining 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 Class 8 brand is protected with expert guidance and minimal hassle.