Trademark Class 38: Telecommunications and Broadcasting

Trademark Class 38

Trademark Class 38 covers services related to the transmission of data, voice, and video through various communication channels, including telephone networks, the internet, and broadcasting platforms. It includes services that enable real-time communication, data exchange, and content distribution.

Trademark registration for services such as telecommunications, internet service provision, broadcasting, video and audio streaming, and messaging platforms must be done under Trademark Class 38. Businesses involved in mobile networks, VoIP services, satellite communications, and digital media delivery should register under this class to ensure proper trademark protection.

Class 38 is particularly relevant for telecom operators, ISPs, broadcasters, content streaming services, and any platform that facilitates electronic communication or media transmission.

• This Class includes, in particular:

• Telephone and mobile network services
• Internet services, webcasting, and video streaming
• Cellular communications and wireless data transfer
• Satellite transmission and subscription-based broadcasting
• Fax, email, and SMS messaging services
• Teleconferencing, VoIP, and video call services
• Renting access time to databases and transaction of digital content

• This Class does not include, in particular:

• Radio advertising and telemarketing (Class 35)
• Online banking services (Class 36)
• Production of films and TV programs (Class 41)
• Telecommunications consultancy (Class 42)
• Online social networking services (Class 45)

Who Should Register Under Trademark Class 38?

You should register if your services include:

• Mobile and fixed-line telephony providers
• Internet service providers, including fiber, DSL, and broadband companies
• Streaming platforms (audio, video, live sports)
• Satellite TV, cable networks, and IPTV firms
• Messaging apps, VoIP services, and video conferencing platforms
• Fax, email, SMS, and chat service providers
• Directory and online access time rental for digital databases

One of the leading Indian brands registered under Trademark Class 38 is Airtel. This major telecom operator holds its trademark in Class 38 covering mobile telephony, internet access services, broadband data, messaging, voice mail, and related communications services—ensuring strong legal protection across its telecom offerings.

Another flagship example is Reliance Jio, with registration in Class 38 for mobile network services, broadband, fiber-based telephony (Jio Fiber), and digital streaming—safeguarding its expanding telecom and streaming brand identity.

Why Choose Vakilsearch for Trademark Registration under Class 38?

Trademark Class 38 covers services related to telecommunications, broadcasting, and digital communications including internet platforms, streaming services, messaging apps, and other communication technologies. trademark registration under this class is essential to legally protect your brand in a rapidly evolving and highly competitive digital landscape.

At Vakilsearch, we bring deep expertise in trademark law for the telecom and tech sectors. Our process begins with a comprehensive trademark search to identify any potential conflicts, ensuring your brand stands on solid legal ground from the start.

Our senior Intellectual Property lawyers handle the entire process conducting thorough trademark search, filing your application, clearing formality checks, managing examinations and hearings, and securing your trademark registration certificate.