Trademark Class 10 —
Medical Devices, Surgical
Instruments & Implants India
Complete guide to TM Class 10: official goods list, Class 10 vs Class 5 vs Class 9, fees, top Indian medtech brands — including surgical instruments, orthopaedic implants, hearing aids, diagnostic machines & AI medical devices, updated 2026.
What is Trademark Class 10 in India?
TM Class 10 (Trademark Class 10) covers surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopaedic articles; suture materials; therapeutic and assistive devices; diagnostic imaging equipment; catheters, stents and implants; hearing aids and cochlear implants; pacemakers; syringes and needles; and all apparatus used in the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of medical conditions — under the NICE Classification 13th Edition used by IP India.
India’s medical device market is growing at 15% annually, projected to reach ₹6 lakh Crore by 2030. Any company manufacturing, importing or selling medical devices, surgical instruments, diagnostic equipment, orthopaedic implants, hearing aids, dental instruments or any apparatus used in clinical settings must register under TM Class 10 to protect their brand across all of India.
Leading brands like Trivitron Healthcare, Poly Medicure, Hindustan Syringes, BD India, Siemens Healthineers India and 3M India all anchor their brand protection in Class 10 — because in medtech, brand trust equals patient safety.
TM Class 10 covers all medical devices, surgical instruments, orthopaedic implants, diagnostic equipment, hearing aids, catheters, sutures and all apparatus used in medicine in India 2026.
Simple AI Explanation — Class 10 in Plain Language
If your product is a physical device or instrument used in medical care — by a doctor, patient or carer — it is Class 10. The device itself, not the drug inside it. Not the service — the equipment.
✔ Surgical scalpel = Class 10
✔ Hip replacement implant = Class 10
✔ Hearing aid = Class 10
✔ Syringe (the device) = Class 10
✖ Medicine in the syringe = Class 5
✖ Fitness smartwatch = Class 9
✖ Doctor’s consultation service = Class 44
Many healthcare brands confuse Class 10 (medical devices) with Class 5 (pharmaceuticals). Rule: if your product physically touches or enters the body as a device = Class 10. If it is a chemical compound, medicine or drug = Class 5. Most medtech companies need both.
Complete List of Goods Under Trademark Class 10
Official NICE 13th Edition goods covered under TM Class 10 in India, organised by medical specialty for easy identification.
TM Class 10 is India’s medical technology trademark class — covering every apparatus, instrument, implant or device used in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of medical conditions.
Surgical Instruments
- Scalpels, surgical knives and lancets
- Surgical scissors, forceps and clamps
- Retractors, speculums and trocars
- Needle holders, haemostats and needle drivers
- Electrosurgical instruments and bipolar forceps
- Laparoscopic and endoscopic surgical instruments
Orthopaedic Implants & Prosthetics
- Hip replacement, knee replacement and shoulder implants
- Spinal implants, vertebral cages and pedicle screws
- Bone plates, bone screws and intramedullary nails
- Artificial limbs, prosthetic arms, legs and hands
- Artificial eyes and ocular prosthetics
- Artificial teeth, dental implants and abutments
Catheters, Stents & Vascular Devices
- Urinary catheters (Foley catheters, intermittent catheters)
- Cardiac catheters and PICC lines
- Coronary stents, peripheral stents and drug-eluting stents
- Ureteral stents and biliary stents
- IV cannulae, IV sets and blood administration sets
- Sutures, surgical meshes and wound closure strips
Hearing Aids & Assistive Devices
- Behind-the-ear (BTE) and in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids
- Cochlear implants and bone-anchored hearing systems
- Tinnitus maskers and sound amplifiers for the hearing impaired
- Mobility aids: wheelchairs, walkers and crutches (medical)
- Visual aids: magnifiers and low-vision devices (medical grade)
- Communication aids and AAC devices for disabilities
Diagnostic Equipment
- ECG (electrocardiograph) machines and Holter monitors
- Ultrasound scanners and echo cardiography machines
- Blood glucose monitors (medical grade) and CGM devices
- Blood pressure monitors (clinical grade)
- Pulse oximeters (medical grade) and SpO2 monitors
- Laboratory analysers, haematology and biochemistry analysers
Dental Instruments & Equipment
- Dental drills, air turbines and dental handpieces
- Dental implants, titanium abutments and prosthetic crowns
- Orthodontic brackets, wires and clear aligners (medical grade)
- Dental mirrors, probes, scalers and curettes
- Dental X-ray units and intraoral sensors
- Impression materials equipment and dental moulds
Syringes, Needles & Drug Delivery
- Disposable syringes (1ml to 60ml)
- Auto-disable syringes (AD syringes) for immunisation
- Safety-engineered needles and needle-free injection systems
- Insulin pens and insulin delivery devices
- Infusion pumps and syringe drivers
- Nebulisers, inhalers (device component) and spacers
Electro-Medical & Therapeutic Devices
- Pacemakers, defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation devices
- TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) units
- Laser therapy devices and photobiomodulation equipment
- Ultrasound therapy and physiotherapy equipment
- Robotic surgical systems (e.g. Da Vinci type)
- AI-powered diagnostic software (medical device classified)
TM Class 10 vs Class 5 vs Class 9 — Complete Guide
The three most confused trademark classes for India’s healthcare, medtech and digital health brands. Know exactly where your product belongs.
Key Rule: Class 10 = medical-grade apparatus used in healthcare. Class 5 = medicines and chemical health products taken into the body. Class 9 = consumer electronics including non-medical wearables. A stent = Class 10. A painkiller = Class 5. A fitness smartwatch = Class 9.
☞ Class 10 vs Class 5 — Device vs Drug
Trademark Class 10
Trademark Class 5
Digital Health Devices - Class 9 or Class 10?
✅ Consumer fitness tracker or smartwatch measuring steps, calories, sleep → Class 9 (consumer electronics)
✅ Medical-grade continuous glucose monitor, Holter monitor, clinical pulse oximeter requiring CDSCO registration → Class 10
⚠️ Health wearable brand selling BOTH consumer fitness bands AND medical-grade monitors → Register in BOTH Class 9 and Class 10
💡 Key test: Does it require CDSCO medical device registration in India? If YES = Class 10. If NO = Class 9.
What is NOT Included in Trademark Class 10?
| Product / Service | Correct Class | Why Excluded from Class 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicines, drugs, vaccines and pharmaceuticals | Class 5 | Chemical health preparations = Class 5; physical medical devices = Class 10 |
| Consumer fitness trackers and general smartwatches | Class 9 | Non-medical consumer electronics = Class 9 |
| Medicated wound dressings and bandages | Class 5 | Dressings with active pharmaceutical ingredient = Class 5 |
| Healthcare services: doctor consultations, hospital services | Class 44 | Medical services = Class 44; medical products = Class 10 |
| Hospital bed without integrated medical equipment | Class 20 | General furniture = Class 20 (unless with integrated medical apparatus) |
| Protective gloves for general industrial use | Class 9 | General protective equipment = Class 9; medical examination gloves may be Class 10 |
| Baby food and infant formula | Class 5 | Dietary products = Class 5; baby feeding devices = Class 10 |
| Repair and maintenance of medical equipment | Class 37 | Repair and installation services = Class 37 |
| Clothing including compression stockings (no therapeutic claim) | Class 25 | Non-therapeutic garments = Class 25; medically prescribed compression = Class 10 |
Who Should Register Under Trademark Class 10 in India?
Surgical Instrument Manufacturers
Makers of scalpels, scissors, forceps, laparoscopic tools, electrosurgical instruments and all surgical hand and powered instruments
Orthopaedic & Implant Companies
Hip, knee, shoulder and spinal implant brands, fracture fixation device makers and all surgical implant manufacturers
Catheter & Vascular Device Brands
IV catheter brands, stent manufacturers, suture companies, surgical mesh makers and all invasive medical device companies
Hearing Aid & Assistive Tech Brands
Hearing aid manufacturers, cochlear implant brands, mobility aid companies and assistive device makers for people with disabilities
Diagnostic Equipment Companies
ECG machine brands, ultrasound scanner makers, clinical blood glucose monitor brands, laboratory analyser companies
Dental Device Brands
Dental drill manufacturers, dental implant brands, orthodontic equipment companies and all dental apparatus makers
Syringe & Drug Delivery Device Brands
Disposable syringe manufacturers, insulin pen brands, infusion pump companies, nebuliser device makers and needle manufacturers
Electro-Medical & Digital Health Brands
Pacemaker and cardiac device brands, TENS unit makers, robotic surgery companies and AI medical diagnostic software developers
Famous Brands Registered Under TM Class 10 in India
Trivitron Healthcare
India’s largest home-grown medical device company — diagnostic equipment, ECG machines, imaging systems and laboratory analysers
Poly Medicure
India’s leading medical device exporter — IV sets, catheters, blood bags and vascular access devices exported to 100+ countries
Hindustan Syringes
Dispovan syringes — India’s largest syringe manufacturer producing 3+ billion syringes annually under the iconic Dispovan brand
BD India (Becton Dickinson)
BD syringes, needles, IV sets and diagnostic systems — global medical device leader with comprehensive India trademark coverage
Siemens Healthineers India
Diagnostic imaging equipment (CT, MRI, X-ray), laboratory diagnostics and AI-powered medical devices across India
3M India
3M surgical tapes, wound care devices, infection prevention products and dental materials — comprehensive healthcare trademark portfolio
HLL Lifecare
Government of India enterprise — Moods condoms, surgical gloves and family planning medical devices supplied across India
GE HealthCare India
GE ultrasound machines, ECG systems, patient monitoring and diagnostic imaging — extensive Class 10 trademark portfolio across India
Coordinated Classes for MedTech & Healthcare Brands
Medicines, vaccines, health supplements and chemical health products
9Consumer health gadgets, diagnostic software apps and non-medical wearables
35Medical device wholesale, distribution and retail services
37Medical equipment repair, calibration and maintenance services
42AI diagnostic software services, health IT platforms and medtech R&D
44Medical and healthcare services provided by doctors, clinics and hospitals
How to Register a Trademark Under Class 10 in India
Conduct a Thorough Trademark Search
Search tmrsearch.ipindia.gov.in for similar marks in Class 10. Medical device brand names are particularly sensitive as they affect patient trust and safety — India’s healthcare IP enforcement has strengthened significantly. Check Class 5 and Class 9 for cross-class conflicts. Multinational medtech companies (Medtronic, Abbott, BD, 3M, Johnson & Johnson) all have active India IP monitoring teams.
⏰ Time: 2–3 days thorough searchDefine Precise Class 10 Goods Description
Use NICE 13th Edition language. Examples: “surgical instruments, namely scalpels and forceps”; “orthopaedic implants; hip replacement implants; bone screws”; “catheters; urinary catheters; IV cannulae”; “hearing aids; cochlear implants”; “diagnostic ECG machines; blood glucose monitors”. Important: if you also sell medicines for the same brand, add Class 5 in the same application to save on professional fees.
📋 CDSCO device class does not determine NICE classGather Documents
PAN + Aadhaar (individuals) or Certificate of Incorporation + PAN (companies), registered address proof, brand logo JPG (300×300 px), Form TM-48 Power of Attorney if using agent, CDSCO medical device registration (supports distinctiveness in examination), Udyam Registration or DPIIT certificate for 50% fee concession. Medical device brands should also retain product brochures, regulatory approvals and clinical documentation as evidence of use.
📄 Full documents list in section belowFile Form TM-A on IP India Portal
File at ipindia.gov.in. Pay ₹4,500 (individuals/MSMEs) or ₹9,000 (companies). Use ™ from Day 1. For medtech brands entering regulated segments or planning hospital tenders: use Priority Examination (Form TM-63) to accelerate to 1–2 months. Government hospital supply tenders increasingly require registered trademark documentation. Being registered before a tender shortlist accelerates commercial success.
⚡ E-filing: ₹500 cheaper than physicalExamination by IP India
Examination within 3–6 months. Class 10 objections: similarity to established medtech brands, descriptive names (“SafeNeedle”, “ClearCath”), and potential confusion with Class 5 pharmaceutical marks. Respond within 30 days if objected, with CDSCO registration, ISO 13485 certification, hospital purchase orders, clinical literature and evidence of brand use in the medical community.
⏰ 3–6 months from filingPublication & Opposition Window
After examination, your mark is published in the Trade Marks Journal for 4 months. Class 10 sees strong opposition from global medtech leaders — companies like Johnson & Johnson, Becton Dickinson, Stryker and Zimmer Biomet monitor India trademark journals actively. Maintain comprehensive prior use documentation and CDSCO records to defend against any opposition from larger brands.
📰 4-month opposition windowRegistration Certificate Issued
Your Trademark Registration Certificate is issued, valid for 10 years across all of India. Use ® legally. For medical device brands: Class 10 registration is now required for many government procurement portals, GeM (Government e-Marketplace) listings, hospital formulary submissions and export documentation. It also supports anti-counterfeiting actions — critical in the medical device sector where counterfeit products are a patient safety risk. Renew with Form TM-R 6 months before expiry.
🏆 Total: approx. 12–18 monthsDocuments Required for Class 10 Trademark Registration
Identity Proof
PAN Card + Aadhaar for individuals; Certificate of Incorporation + PAN for companies; CDSCO manufacturing licence for context
Address Proof
Utility bill, GST registration or lease agreement at registered manufacturing address or corporate office
Brand Logo / Wordmark
JPG, min 300×300 px. B&W filing preferred for broadest protection. Avoid logos depicting only generic medical device shapes (may be refused as purely descriptive)
Power of Attorney (TM-48)
Required if filing through a trademark agent. Strongly recommended given opposition risk from global MedTech brands and complexity of Class 10 examination
MSME / CDSCO / ISO Certificate
Udyam Registration for 50% fee concession. CDSCO registration and ISO 13485 certificates support distinctiveness evidence during examination if objected
Class 10 Goods Description
Precise NICE 13th Ed list e.g. “surgical instruments; orthopaedic implants; catheters; hearing aids; diagnostic ECG machines; syringes; dental implants”
Trademark Class 10 Registration Fees India 2026
50% Concession
Standard Rate
Unlimited Renewals
Class 10 Trademark Registration Timeline in India
Frequently Asked Questions — TM Class 10 India
Protect Your MedTech & Medical Device Brand in India
India’s medical device market is growing at 15% annually. Protect your brand under Class 10 before competitors or counterfeiters do — from ₹4,500.
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