Trademark Class 16: Paper, Books and Office Stationery

Trademark Class 16

Trademark Class 16 covers paper, cardboard, printed materials, stationery, and various office and art supplies. Trademark registration for goods related to printed publications, office essentials, and packaging materials must be done under Trademark Class 16. Businesses dealing with items such as books, notebooks, envelopes, adhesives, and art instruments should choose Trademark Class 16 while opting for registration.

Class 16 includes paper and cardboard products, bookbinding materials, photographs, educational and instructional materials, paintbrushes, and plastic packaging films, as well as printing type and printing blocks.

• This Class includes, in particular:

• Paper knives and cutters
• Storage and securing accessories for paper items, such as document files, cheque book holders, money clips, passport holders, paper clips, and scrapbooks
• Certain office equipment, like typewriters, duplicating machines, franking machines for office use, and pencil sharpeners
• Painting tools for artists and decorators, such as palettes, easels, watercolour dishes, paint rollers, and paint trays
• Disposable paper products including bibs, handkerchiefs, and paper tableware
• Various paper or cardboard items not classified by function, like packaging materials (e.g., bags, envelopes, containers), decorative or artistic goods (e.g., papier-mâché figurines, framed or unframed lithographs, paintings, watercolours)

• This Class does not include, in particular:

• Paints (Class 2)
• Hand tools for artists, such as spatulas and sculpting chisels (Class 8)
• Educational equipment like audiovisual tools, training mannequins (Class 9), or educational toys (Class 28)
• Paper or cardboard items categorized by their intended use, such as:
  
• Photographic paper (Class 1)
• Abrasive paper (Class 3)
• Paper window blinds (Class 20)
• Paper tableware like cups and plates (Class 21)
• Paper bedding (Class 24)
• Paper garments (Class 25)
• Cigarette paper (Class 34)

Who Should Register Under Trademark Class 16?

Businesses or individuals involved in the following should register under Class 16:

• Paper, cardboard, and goods made from these materials
• Publishers, authors, and printing companies
• Stationery and office supply manufacturers
• Artists and suppliers of drawing or painting materials
• Packaging product makers using paper or plastic

One of the famous brands registered under trademark Class 16 is Classmate. It is a leading Indian brand offering notebooks, pens, geometry boxes, and student supplies. It has registered its trademarks under Class 16, which includes paper goods, printed materials, and stationery items. Learn more about Class 16 goods here . 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 16?

Vakilsearch provides expert trademark registration services for businesses dealing with paper products, printed materials, stationery, and office or art supplies. If your business manufactures or sells books, notebooks, envelopes, adhesives, or art instruments, registering your trademark under Class 16 is essential to protect your brand in the competitive world of printed and office goods.

Our senior Intellectual Property lawyers manage the entire process conducting a thorough trademark search, filing your application, ensuring formality check clearance, handling examinations and hearings, and securing your trademark registration certificate. With fast-track filing in just 6 hours, an easy-to-use online process, and ongoing support for objections, renewals, and assignments, Vakilsearch ensures your Class 16 brand is safeguarded with professionalism and care.