Trademark Class 45: Legal and Security Services

Protect your legal, security, and personal assistance services with Trademark Class 45.
Trademark Class 45 grants exclusive rights in legal, safety, and social service sectors.
Get 10-year brand protection for your services in both local and global markets with Trademark Class 45.

Class 45

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Trademark Class 45 - Overview

Trademark Class 45 includes services connected with the security protection of property as well as personal and social services rendered by others. According to this, the class is an amalgam of security services, legal services, and personal and social assistance services.

Trademark Registration Under Class 45, offers your brand exclusive rights under property protection and personal services. This registration safeguards your security and legal services to personal assistance and social support from unauthorized use, making your brand unique both at home and abroad.

This gives Class 45 of trademark protection for any business that falls under this category, such as security and personal services. This will block competitors from using your market presence and emphasize your brand identity in the market.

Class 45 trademark ensures full protection for every brand with guaranteed recognition of the brand for up to ten years, making sure the brand remains safe and recognizable over time.

What is a Trademark Class 45?

A Class 45 trademark covers legal, security, and personal services. It includes law firms, legal consultancy, copyright protection, detective agencies, personal bodyguard services, and funeral services. It also covers social and religious services like matchmaking and astrology. Businesses in legal, security, and personal consultancy should register under this class.

Full List of Services under Trademark Class 45

Safety, rescue, security and enforcement services	Baggage inspection for security purposes, fire-fighting, guards, inspection of factories for safety purposes, monitoring of burglar and security alarms, night guards, opening of security locks, personal background investigations, personal body guarding, rental of safes, rental of fire extinguishers, rental of fire alarms, security consultancy.
Personal and social services	Adoption agency services, baby sitting, chaperoning/escorting in society [chaperoning], genealogical research, house sitting, lost property return, pet sitting, planning and arranging of wedding ceremonies.
Astrological and spiritual services	Horoscope casting.
Rental of clothing	Clothing rental, evening dress rental.
Detective services	Detective agencies, missing person investigations.
Dating services	Dating services, marriage agencies.
Funerary services	Crematorium services, funerals, undertaking.
Religious services	Organization of religious meetings
Legal services	Alternative dispute resolution services, arbitration services, copyright management, intellectual property watching services, intellectual property consultancy, legal research, licensing of computer software [legal services], licensing of intellectual property, litigation services, mediation, registration of domain names [legal services].

Related (Coordinated) Classes

Class 45 is composed mainly of legal, personal and security services; however, many of these tend to be coordinated with other classes that complement or overlap these services. The primary related (coordinated) classes are as follows:

Trademark Class 35: business-related services corporate consultancy, administration of offices and management of portfolios of intellectual properties
Trademark Class 41: for education and training services in respect of legal matters, security instruction or social work.
Trademark Class 42: Scientific and technological services, including cybersecurity and forensic research, that support legal or security operations.
Trademark Class 44: Personal care and counseling services, which are in line with social welfare or rehabilitation services.
Trademark Class 9: Security devices, surveillance equipment, or software used in detective and security services.
Trademark Class 16: Legal documents, publications, or instructional materials related to legal and personal services.
Trademark Class 36: For financial or fiduciary services, including investment of funds for legal settlements or trust services.

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Frequently Asked Question

Trademark Class 45 includes services related to legal, personal, and social assistance, focusing on helping individuals and organizations manage legal, security, and welfare needs. It covers legal consultation, detective services, personal bodyguards, marriage agencies, social services for individuals in need, and other personal and social service solutions.

An example of Trademark Class 45 is Bharat Matrimony, a leading matrimonial service that offers personalised matchmaking services based on community, region, and other preferences. It falls under the category of social services, which include personal services aimed at meeting the needs of individuals, such as marriage counseling and adoption services.

Yes, adoption agency services and marriage bureau services are explicitly covered under Class 45. These services cater to personal and social needs, helping individuals with family planning, matchmaking, or creating new family connections, which aligns with the class's focus on personal assistance.

Yes, funeral and crematorium services are included in Class 45. It covers organizing and conducting funeral ceremonies, cremations, and related services, such as providing burial plots, to assist individuals and families during these significant life events.

Yes, detective services, including those for private investigations and missing person searches, fall under Class 45. This also includes surveillance, background checks, and forensic investigations, making it ideal for businesses in the investigative industry.

No, astrology and spiritual services do not fall under Class 45. Instead, they are classified under Class 41 for education and training services or Class 44 if they involve holistic health or wellness practices.

No, rental of clothing is excluded from Class 45. Such services are categorized under Class 45 only when related to ceremonial events, such as renting clothing for weddings or religious ceremonies. Otherwise, regular clothing rental falls under Class 40 or 43.

Yes, legal services related to intellectual property (IP) are included in Class 45. This covers trademark registration, patent filing, copyright protection, and other legal activities to secure and enforce intellectual property rights for businesses or individuals.

Class 45 excludes services like financial or business advisory (Class 35), educational services (Class 41), and personal care or medical services (Class 44). It focuses solely on legal, security, and social services, ensuring a clear distinction from related but separate industries.