Trademark Class 2: Paints and Varnishes

Trademark Class 2

Trademark Class 2 covers paints, varnishes, lacquers, and similar products used for protecting or decorating surfaces. Trademark registration for goods related to paint, coating and colourants has to be done under trademark class 2. Businesses dealing with products related to paint, coating and colourants should choose trademark class 2 while opting for registration.

Class 2 also includes preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood, colorants, dyes, and mordants, as well as raw natural resins and metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers, and artists.

• This Class includes, in particular:

• Paints, varnishes, and lacquers for industrial, craft, and artistic use
• Rust-proofing agents and wood preservation products
• Colorants, dyes, and pigments for clothing, food, and beverages
• Inks used in printing, marking, and engraving processes
• Raw natural resins
• Metallic foils and powders intended for decorative, artistic, or printing applications
• Additives such as thinners, thickeners, fixatives, and drying agents for paints and coatings
• Mordants used on wood and leather

• This Class does not include, in particular:

• Unprocessed artificial resins (Class 1) and semi-processed resins (Class 17)
• Metal mordants (Class 1)
• Laundry blueing and bleaching agents (Class 3)
• Cosmetic dyes (Class 3)
• Paint boxes for educational use (Class 16)
• Stationery inks (Class 16)
• Insulating paints and varnishes (Class 17)

Who Should Register Under Trademark Class 2?

Businesses involved in the following should register under Class 2:

• Manufacturers or sellers of paints, varnishes, and lacquers
• Producers of anti-rust agents and wood preservatives
• Companies dealing in colorants, dyes, and pigments for:
• Textiles
• Food and beverages
• Cosmetic applications
• Businesses offering inks for printing, marking, or engraving
• Suppliers of metallic powders or foils used in art, decoration, or printing
• Companies producing thinners, fixatives, and drying agents for paint and coatings
• Industries related to construction, automotive, furniture finishing, or arts and crafts

Registering under Class 2 ensures brand protection for these products and their associated categories.

One of the famous brands registered under trademark Class 2 is Asian Paints. It is India’s largest paint manufacturer and a household name. It has registered trademarks for its main brand and sub-brands (like Royale and Tractor Emulsion) under Class 2, which includes paints, varnishes, lacquers, and colorants.

Why Choose Vakilsearch for Trademark Registration under Class 2?

Business dealing in paints, coatings, colorants, or similar goods, should registering your trademark under Class 2 is vital to protect your brand identity in a highly visual and competitive industry.

Vakilsearch offers specialised trademark registration services for businesses in the paint and coatings sector. Our senior Intellectual Property lawyers conduct thorough trademark search, file your application, ensure it passes the formality check, handle trademark examination and hearings, and help you obtain your registration certificate.

With fast-track filing in just 6 hours* T&C, a streamlined online process, and expert support for objections, renewals, and assignments, Vakilsearch ensures your brand is protected at every step. Trust us to handle the legal complexity while you focus on growing your business.