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Class 36

Eligibility

What Cannot be Registered

List of Goods

Related Classes

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Trademark Class 36 - Overview

Class 36 of a trademark includes services such as insurance, financial affairs, monetary affairs, and real estate. This class, therefore, covers all types of financial services involved in keeping the insured persons or property safe, such as banking and investments, and management of real estate.

Trademark Registration under Class 36, you are ensuring that exclusive rights to your brand in the financial and insurance services field are maintained. It safeguards your services ranging from insurance policies, financial management, to actual transactions in real estate that do not infringe to ensure your brand is unique within both domestic and international markets.

For a financial services and real estate business, class 36 protection is particularly important so that competitors are prevented from using your brand name. Class 36 protection allows you to stake your claim in a given market through emphasis on the availability of such services as financial advisory, accounting, and financial management.

Renewable protection every 10 years means Class 36 of trademark provides continued legal security, so that your brand stays protected and recognised for generations to come.

What is a Trademark Class 36?

A Class 36 trademark covers financial and insurance services. It includes banking, investment, real estate management, credit card services, loans, and financial consultancy. Businesses in the finance, insurance, and property sectors should register under this class. It also covers fundraising, monetary transactions, and stock exchange services.

Eligibility for Trademark Class 36

By filing under Class 36, businesses safeguard their trademarks and differentiate themselves within highly competitive markets. You can register different types of trademark under this class. Here is a detailed outline of the same:

  • Banking Services: This encompasses commercial banks, online banking sites, and electronic payment channels providing services in the transaction of finances and management of money
  • Insurance Services: It entails insurance underwriting, claims processing, and agency services for life, health, property, and other forms of insurance
  • Real Estate Services: It comprises selling and leasing of properties, real estate agencies, and property management companies
  • Investment Management Services: This covers asset management, mutual funds, venture capital, and advisory services for personal and corporate investments
  • Crowdfunding Platforms: Protects platforms facilitating fundraising, equity crowdfunding, and peer-to-peer lending for innovative business ideas and ventures.

What Cannot Be Registered Under Trademark Class 36

Although Trademark Class 36 covers a broad spectrum of financial services, insurance and real estate, some goods and services are excluded from the same class and fall under other classes of trademarks. As per trademark class 36 description here are some of the key exclusions:

  • Sponsorship and Promotional Activities (Class 35): Sponsorship searches and promoting goods or services by means of sponsoring events fall within Class 35.
  • Class 39: Services Consisting of the Replenishment of Cash in Vending Machines, Check Cashers, Automated Teller Machines, and Similar Machines.
  • Freight and Transport Brokerage (Class 39): Services like freight and transport brokerage are not covered under Class 36 but come under Class 39.
  • Quality Survey of Materials (Class 42): The activity to survey the quality of wool or standing timber comes under Class 42.

Here are the Following Items in Detail That Are Covered Under Trademark Class 36

Insurance servicesactuarial services, insurance brokerage, insurance information, insurance consultancy.
Insurance underwriting and appraisals and assessment for insurance purposesaccident insurance underwriting, fire insurance underwriting, health insurance underwriting, insurance underwriting, life insurance underwriting, marine insurance underwriting.
Rent collectionrent collection.
PawnbrokeragePawnbrokerage
Provision of prepaid cards and tokensissue of tokens of value, issuing of travellers' checks [cheques].
Safe deposit servicesdeposits of valuables, safe deposit services, Financial and monetary services, and banking, banking, brokerage, brokerage of carbon credits, business liquidation services, financial, financial management, financing services, home banking, savings bank services, trusteeship/fiduciary.
Currency trading and exchange servicesexchanging money.
Securities and commodities trading servicesclearing, financial/clearing-houses, financial, securities brokerage/stocks and bonds brokerage, stock exchange quotations, stock brokerage services.
Loan and credit, and lease-finance servicescredit bureaux, hire-purchase financing/lease-purchase financing, instalment loans, lending against security, loans [financing], mortgage banking, surety services/bail-bonding/guarantees
Debt recovery and factoring servicesdebt collection agencies, factoring, Investment services, capital investments/fund investments/capital investment, Fund investments, mutual funds, provident fund services.
Financial underwriting and securities issuance (investment banking), Financial transfers and transactions, and payment servicesretirement payment services, electronic funds transfer.
Cash, check (cheque) and money order services, Card servicescredit card services, debit card services, issuance of credit cards.
Tax and duty payment servicescustoms brokerage.
Financial information, data, advice and consultancy servicesfinancial analysis, check [cheque] verification, debt advisory services, financial information, financial consultancy, repair costs evaluation [financial appraisal].
Financial rating and credit reports, Financial appraisal servicesfinancial evaluation [insurance, banking, real estate], fiscal assessments/fiscal valuations, Fundraising and sponsorship, charitable fund raising, financial sponsorship, organization of collections.
Valuation servicesantique appraisal, jewelry appraisal, art appraisal, financial evaluation of wool, financial evaluation of standing timber/financial valuation of standing timber, numismatic appraisal, real estate appraisal, stamp appraisal.

Related (Coordinated) Classes

Trademark Class 36 often extends to other classes that cover complementary goods or services. The following are the most important related (coordinated) classes.

  • Trademark Class 35: Business Management and Consultancy Those services include financial consulting, business management, marketing services supporting financial and investment firms.
  • Trademark Class 37: Construction and Property Development Services of building construction, property development and repair often related to an estate business.
  • Trademark Class 38: Telecommunications Relevant for financial services offering online banking, mobile banking apps, or communication platforms for investment and crowdfunding.
  • Trademark Class 41: Education and Training Services Financial literacy programs, investment training, and real estate education services.
  • Trademark Class 42: Technology and Software Services Fintech solutions, insurance tech platforms, and real estate software development services.
  • Trademark Class 45: Legal Services Legal advisory for financial transactions, insurance claims, and real estate contracts.

Looking to Register Your Trademark Under Class 36?

Before filing your trademark registration, it’s necessary to identify the accurate trademark classes for your product or service. Our free Trademark Search Tool helps you determine the appropriate class for your trademark registration process process and check if the proposed trademark is already registered.

Frequently Asked Questions

Trademark Class 36 covers services related to financial affairs, monetary transactions, insurance, and real estate. This includes banking, investment management, insurance underwriting, crowdfunding platforms, property brokerage, leasing, and asset management. Businesses providing financial solutions, risk management, or real estate services can register trademarks under this class to protect their identity.

Yes, insurance services are included under Trademark Class 36. This encompasses insurance underwriting, claims management, insurance brokerage, and risk assessment. Services such as health, life, property, and vehicle insurance fall within this category, enabling companies to trademark their unique branding and ensure legal protection for their offerings.

Real estate services are a significant part of Trademark Class 36. These include real estate brokerage, property sales, leasing, rental management, and appraisal services. Businesses involved in real estate transactions or property management can register their trademarks under this class, ensuring brand distinction and legal safeguards in a competitive market.

Trademark Class 36 covers financial services such as banking, payment gateways, investment management, wealth advisory, credit services, and venture capital funding. It also includes platforms for crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending. Businesses offering these services can register trademarks to protect their brand identity and build trust with clients.

Yes, pawn brokerage services are explicitly included under Trademark Class 36. This category protects businesses offering loans secured by personal property or collateral. Registering a trademark for such services ensures brand recognition, builds customer confidence, and provides legal protection for the company’s identity in the financial sector.

Services involving prepaid cards and tokens fall under Trademark Class 36. This includes businesses providing payment solutions, gift cards, digital tokens, and stored-value cards. Companies in this sector can trademark their services to establish a unique identity and protect their brand from unauthorized use or duplication.

Financial evaluation and appraisal services are included in Trademark Class 36. These services involve assessing the value of assets, real estate, or investments. Companies offering such specialized evaluations can trademark their services, ensuring credibility and legal protection in industries that require high levels of trust and precision.

Yes, financial sponsorship and fundraising services are part of Trademark Class 36. This includes platforms or organisations involved in crowdfunding, charitable fundraising, and sponsorships for events or causes. Registering these services under Class 36 helps businesses establish brand authenticity and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Example of Trademark Class 36 includes Kotak Mahindra Bank that provides a wide range of services, including banking solutions, investment opportunities, and insurance products, to meet diverse financial needs.

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