Trademark Class 5: Pharmaceutical and Veterinary Products

Trademark Class 5

Trademark Class 5 covers pharmaceuticals and other preparations for medical or veterinary use, as well as sanitary preparations. Trademark registration for medicines, health supplements, and medical treatments has to be done under Trademark Class 5. Businesses dealing with pharmaceutical products, dietary supplements, disinfectants, and similar items should choose Trademark Class 5 while opting for registration.

Class 5 also includes products such as antiseptics, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, as well as baby food, medical plasters, and materials for dental and veterinary use.

• This Class includes, in particular:

• Sanitary products for personal hygiene, excluding toiletry items
• Baby and adult incontinence diapers
• Deodorants not intended for human or animal use
• Medicated shampoos, soaps, lotions, and toothpaste
• Dietary supplements designed to support general health or supplement a regular diet
• Meal replacements and dietetic foods or beverages formulated for medical or veterinary purposes

• This Class does not include, in particular:

• Raw ingredients used in pharmaceutical production, such as vitamins, preservatives, and antioxidants (Class 1 )
• Non-medicated sanitary toiletries (Class 3)
• Deodorants for human or animal use (Class 3)
• Support and orthopaedic bandages (Class 10)
• Meal replacements and dietary products not explicitly intended for medical or veterinary use, such as low-fat chips (Class 29), protein bars (Class 30), or isotonic drinks (Class 32)

Who Should Register Under Trademark Class 5?

Businesses involved in the following categories should register under Class 5:

• Manufacturers and marketers of prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and medicinal formulations should register under Class 5
• Businesses offering veterinary medicines, supplements, or treatments for animals fall under this class
• Brands that sell medicated shampoos, soaps, lotions, or toothpaste designed for treating health conditions should register here
• Companies dealing in dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, and herbal preparations for health and wellness purposes belong in Class 5
• Businesses offering meal replacements, dietetic food and drinks for medical use, or baby formula should file under this class
• Producers of hygiene-related medical items like diapers (for babies or adults), disinfectants, and antiseptics should register in Class 5
• Companies making vermin control products, fungicides, and herbicides also fall within this classification.

One of the famous brands in India registered under trademark class 5 is Himalaya Wellness. This major Indian wellness and healthcare company trademarks multiple Ayurveda-based products such as Liv.52 and Septilin under Class 5, which includes medicines, dietary supplements, and medical preparations

Why Choose Vakilsearch for Trademark Registration under Class 5?

Vakilsearch offers end-to-end trademark registration services designed specifically for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. If your business is involved in the production or distribution of medicines, wellness products, or medical treatments, registering your trademark under Class 5 is essential to ensure legal protection and build trust in a heavily regulated and sensitive sector.

Our senior Intellectual Property lawyers handle the full process—conducting detailed trademark search, filing your application, ensuring it passes the formality check, managing examinations and hearings, and securing your trademark registration certificate. With fast-track filing in just 6 hours, an entirely online process, and continued support for objections, renewals, and assignments, Vakilsearch helps safeguard your medical brand with efficiency, accuracy, and expert care.