Trademark Class 1: Chemicals

Trademark Class 1

Trademark class 1 covers chemical substances used in industry, science, and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. It includes unprocessed artificial resins and plastics, fire-extinguishing and fire-prevention compositions, tempering and soldering materials, substances for tanning animal hides, industrial adhesives, putties and other paste fillers, compost, manure, and fertilizers, and biological preparations for industrial and scientific use.

Class 1 mainly covers chemical products used in industrial, scientific, and agricultural processes, including those that contribute to the production of goods classified under other categories.

• This Class includes, in particular:

• Sensitised paper
• Tyre repair compounds
• Preserving salts (excluding those for food)
• Additives for the food industry such as pectin, lecithin, enzymes, and chemical preservatives
• Ingredients for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals like vitamins, antioxidants, and preservatives
• Filtering materials made from mineral, vegetable, or ceramic substances in particulate form

• This Class does not include, in particular:

• Raw natural resins (Class 2), semi-processed resins (Class 17)
• Chemical products for medical or veterinary use (Class 5)
• Fungicides, herbicides, and pest control preparations (Class 5)
• Adhesives for household or stationery use (Class 16)
• Food preservation salt (Class 30)
• Straw mulch (Class 31)

Who Should Register Under Trademark Class 1?

Trademark Class 1 is intended for businesses and individuals involved in the production, distribution, or sale of chemical products used in industry, science, agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. You should opt for trademark registration under Class 1 if your products include:

• Industrial chemicals for manufacturing or processing
• Unprocessed plastics or artificial resins
• Fertilizers, compost, or manures used in farming or gardening
• Fire extinguishing or fire prevention compounds Chemical additives used in food production, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals (e.g., preservatives, enzymes, vitamins)
• Laboratory or scientific chemicals and biological preparations
• Tempering and soldering chemicals
• Adhesives for industrial use
• Tanning agents for animal hides
• Putties and other industrial fillers

This class is essential for chemical manufacturers, agricultural product developers, industrial supply companies, and R&D labs who want to protect their brand identity associated with chemical-based goods. 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 1?

Trademark Class 1 includes a broad range of chemical products used in industry, science, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and photography. If your business is involved in the production or sale of industrial chemicals, fertilizers, or laboratory substances, registering your trademark under Class 1 is essential to secure your brand identity and prevent misuse in a technically complex and highly competitive sector.

Vakilsearch provides end-to-end trademark registration support tailored specifically for Class 1 businesses. Our senior Intellectual Property lawyers conduct thorough trademark search, file your application, ensure formality check pass, guide you through the trademark examination process, represent you in hearings, and help procure your final trademark registration certificate. With fast-track filing in just 6 hours and a fully online, transparent process, we also assist with objections, renewals, and trademark assignments—ensuring your brand stays protected with minimal effort on your part.