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Trademark Class 25 – Clothing, Footwear & Headgear in India

Trademark Class 25 in India is the official trademark class for all clothing, footwear and headgear brands. Whether you sell t-shirts, jeans, sarees, sneakers, jackets or caps — registering your brand under Class 25 trademark registration gives your fashion label exclusive, legally enforceable rights across all of India. Every fashion startup, clothing brand and D2C apparel label needs this protection before they scale.

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Trademark Classification

What is Trademark Class 25?

Trademark Class 25 is the most competitive and high-demand trademark category for India's fashion and apparel industry. It falls under the internationally recognised Nice Classification (NCL) system, administered in India by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM).

Class 25 exclusively covers clothing, footwear and headgear — making it the mandatory trademark class for every apparel brand, fashion label, footwear company, ethnic wear brand, sportswear label and clothing startup in India. If your brand sells garments or shoes of any kind, this is your class.

📌 Class 25 is the #1 most-filed trademark class in India's fashion and retail sector. Every major brand — from Fabindia to Bata to startups selling on Meesho — registers under Class 25.

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    Covers all garments: ethnic, western, formal, casual, sportswear
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    Includes all footwear: shoes, sandals, sneakers, boots, chappals
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    Protects all headgear: caps, hats, turbans, helmets, beanies
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    Applies to both branded and unbranded clothing sold under a mark
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    Covers innerwear, kidswear, activewear and work uniforms
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    Essential for all D2C brands, e-commerce sellers and fashion startups
Class 25 Coverage

Complete List of Goods Covered Under Trademark Class 25

Is your clothing or footwear product covered under Class 25 trademark registration in India? Browse by category to confirm:

T-shirts and casual wear covered under Trademark Class 25 India
Casual Wear
Footwear and shoes covered under Trademark Class 25 India
Footwear
Ethnic wear and sarees covered under Trademark Class 25 India
Ethnic Wear
Sportswear and activewear covered under Trademark Class 25 India
Activewear
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Tops & Casual Wear

  • T-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts
  • Shirts (formal, casual, linen)
  • Hoodies and zip-ups
  • Tank tops and crop tops
  • Blouses and tunics
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Bottoms & Formal Wear

  • Jeans, chinos, trousers
  • Shorts and skirts
  • Suits, blazers, formal pants
  • Salwar and churidar
  • Joggers and track pants
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Ethnic & Traditional Wear

  • Sarees and lehengas
  • Kurta and salwar kameez
  • Sherwanis and achkans
  • Dhoti, lungi, mundu
  • Bandhgala and nehru jacket
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Outerwear & Knitwear

  • Jackets, coats and parkas
  • Sweaters and cardigans
  • Windcheaters and raincoats
  • Shawls, stoles and wraps
  • Denim and leather jackets
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Footwear

  • Sports shoes and sneakers
  • Formal shoes and oxfords
  • Sandals, chappals, slippers
  • Boots and ankle boots
  • Kolhapuri and ethnic footwear
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Headgear, Innerwear & More

  • Caps, hats, beanies, turbans
  • Innerwear and lingerie
  • Socks and hosiery
  • Swimwear and beachwear
  • Kidswear and baby clothing
Important Exclusions

What is NOT Included in Trademark Class 25?

Filing in the wrong class wastes money and time. Here is what falls outside Class 25 and which class actually applies — a common mistake that costs fashion brands crores:

What You Sell Why It's Excluded from Class 25 Correct Class
🧵 Fabric & Cloth by the metre Raw or finished textile fabric is not a garment. Selling fabric by the metre — even if it's meant for making clothes — falls under textile goods, not clothing. → Class 24
🧶 Yarn & Sewing Thread Thread, yarn and embroidery floss used to produce clothing are raw materials — not finished garments. They precede clothing in the manufacturing chain. → Class 23
💍 Jewellery & Fashion Accessories Rings, necklaces, earrings, bangles and fashion jewellery are not clothing. Even branded accessory lines require a separate trademark class. → Class 14
👜 Bags & Handbags Handbags, backpacks, clutches and luggage are accessories, not garments. Fashion brands that sell bags alongside clothing need to file in a separate class. → Class 18
🏬 Fashion Retail Store Services Operating a clothing boutique, online fashion marketplace or garment retail business is a service — not a product. Services need a separate class filing. → Class 35
🕶️ Sunglasses & Eyewear Fashion eyewear, sunglasses and optical glasses — even if sold as clothing accessories — fall under a separate class for optical goods. → Class 9

💡 Many fashion brands need to file in 3–5 classes simultaneously. A brand selling clothes (25), bags (18), jewellery (14) and running a retail service (35) needs four separate filings. Get a free multi-class assessment →

Who Qualifies

Who Should Register Under Trademark Class 25?

If your brand name or logo appears on any garment, shoe or headwear — whether sold online, offline, wholesale or retail — you must register under Class 25 trademark registration in India. Here are the specific founder profiles that need to act today:

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Clothing Startups

Early-stage D2C and offline apparel brands
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Fashion Designers

Indie designers, couture labels & studio brands
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D2C Apparel Brands

Online-first clothing brands selling on Myntra, AJIO
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Footwear Brands

Shoe manufacturers, sandal brands & sneaker labels
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Ethnic Wear Brands

Saree labels, kurta brands, bridal wear designers
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Sportswear Labels

Activewear, gym wear & performance clothing brands
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E-Commerce Sellers

Amazon, Flipkart & Meesho clothing brand sellers
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Kidswear Brands

Baby clothing, children's fashion & school uniform brands
Fashion startup founder and garment brand registration under Trademark Class 25 India
Documentation

Documents Required for Class 25 Trademark Registration

Prepare these documents before you start. The process is 100% online and can be completed in a single working day with expert help:

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Individual / Sole Proprietor

  • PAN Card (mandatory)
  • Aadhaar Card or Passport copy
  • Brand name / Logo file (JPEG or PNG)
  • Business address proof
  • User Affidavit (if prior brand use claimed)
  • Signed Power of Attorney (Form TM-A)
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MSME / Startup India

  • Udyam / Startup India Certificate
  • Partnership Deed (if applicable)
  • PAN Card of the firm
  • High-resolution brand / logo artwork
  • User Affidavit (if prior use is claimed)
  • Authorisation letter from partners
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Private Limited / LLP

  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Company PAN Card
  • MOA & AOA of the company
  • Board Resolution authorising TM filing
  • High-resolution brand logo artwork
  • Duly signed Power of Attorney
Step-by-Step

How to Register Trademark for Clothing Brand in India

India's trademark process is governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Here's every step — from your first search to the day your clothing brand is legally protected:

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🔍 Trademark Search & Brand Clearance

1–3 Days

Run a comprehensive search on the IP India trademark database to confirm your brand name and logo are available in Class 25. Identify any conflicting clothing or footwear marks before filing to prevent rejection and costly legal disputes.

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📝 File Application via Form TM-A

Same Day

Submit your trademark application online via the IP India e-filing portal. Include your applicant details, Class 25, description of clothing/footwear goods, and your brand logo file. You receive instant acknowledgement with the application filing date — your legal priority date from Day 1. Use ™ symbol from this moment onwards.

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✅ Examination by CGPDTM

1–3 Months

A Trademark Examiner reviews your application for conflicts with existing marks, descriptiveness, and legal formalities. An Examination Report is issued — either accepting your mark directly, or raising objections that must be responded to within 30 days. Our attorneys draft the response to protect your application.

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📰 Trademark Journal Publication

4-Month Window

Once cleared by the examiner, your clothing brand trademark is published in the official Trademark Journal — opening a 4-month opposition window for any third party who believes your mark conflicts with theirs. Most clothing brand applications pass this stage unopposed.

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⚖️ Opposition Period

4 Months

If an opposition is filed by a third party, our trademark attorneys defend your application through the prescribed legal proceedings. Brands with strong, distinctive names rarely face opposition.

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🏆 Registration Certificate Issued

Certificate Issued

CGPDTM issues your Registration Certificate. Your clothing brand trademark is valid for 10 years from the application date and can be renewed indefinitely. You can now use the ® symbol and enforce your brand rights in court against any infringer.

Trademark registration process for clothing and fashion brands India – Class 25

⏱️ Full timeline: 18–24 months for Registration Certificate. However, the ™ symbol is usable from Day 1 of filing. Priority rights are established from your application date — not registration date.

Transparent Pricing

Class 25 Trademark Registration Cost in India

Government trademark fees are fixed by CGPDTM. No hidden charges. Here's the complete cost breakdown for Class 25 clothing brand trademark registration in India:

Individual / MSME
₹4,500
Government Filing Fee · Per Class
  • Individual fashion founders & proprietors
  • Startup India & MSME registered entities
  • Single class (Class 25) online filing
  • Filing date establishes priority
  • ™ symbol usable from Day 1
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Company / LLP
₹9,000
Government Filing Fee · Per Class
  • Private Limited Companies
  • LLPs, partnerships & large enterprises
  • Foreign entity applicants
  • Priority examination option available
  • Recommended for funded brands
Professional Services
₹1,999+
Expert Filing & Attorney Fees
  • Trademark search & clearance report
  • Application drafting & e-filing
  • Examination objection response
  • Opposition defence (if needed)
  • Certificate follow-up & delivery

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Expert Answers

Frequently Asked Questions – Trademark Class 25 India

India's most common questions about clothing brand trademark registration in India — answered by our trademark attorneys:

Trademark Class 25 covers all clothing, footwear and headgear. This includes t-shirts, shirts, jeans, sarees, kurtas, lehengas, suits, hoodies, jackets, sportswear, innerwear, kidswear, shoes, sandals, sneakers, boots, caps, hats, beanies and turbans. Any wearable product that goes on the body — garment, shoe or hat — belongs in Class 25. Fashion designers, apparel brands, D2C clothing startups and footwear companies all file under this class.
To register a trademark for your clothing brand in India: (1) Run a trademark search on the IP India portal to check availability; (2) File Form TM-A online at ipindia.gov.in for Class 25; (3) Pay the government fee — ₹4,500 for individuals/MSMEs or ₹9,000 for companies; (4) Respond to any Examination Report within 30 days; (5) Wait for Trademark Journal publication and 4-month opposition period; (6) Receive your Registration Certificate. You can use the ™ symbol from Day 1 of filing. Total timeline is 18–24 months. Our experts handle all steps.
Trademark registration is not legally mandatory but is absolutely essential for any fashion brand that intends to grow, scale, raise funding, sell on e-commerce platforms or protect itself from brand theft. Without registration, you have no statutory rights under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Competitors can freely register your brand name, and major platforms like Amazon, Myntra and Flipkart increasingly require trademark registration for brand-gating and counterfeit protection.
Yes, absolutely. T-shirt brands are explicitly covered under Trademark Class 25 in India. Your brand name, logo, tagline or even a distinctive label design can be trademarked. The brand name must be distinctive — not purely descriptive of the product (e.g., "Cotton Tees" would face objection, while "Inkraft" or "Thread Republic" would qualify). Once registered, you have exclusive nationwide rights to use the name on your t-shirts, packaging and marketing.
Yes. All types of footwear fall under Trademark Class 25 — including sports shoes, sneakers, formal shoes, sandals, chappals, boots, slippers, heels, loafers, kolhapuri, mojari and any other footwear brand. Brands like Bata, Liberty, Metro and thousands of Indian shoe brands file under Class 25. If your business sells footwear under a brand name, Class 25 is your trademark class.
Yes, and many fashion brands are advised to do so. Class 25 protects your actual clothing products, while Class 35 protects your retail or online store services under the same brand name. If you operate a branded boutique, fashion showroom, or e-commerce store alongside selling your own clothing label, filing in both classes simultaneously is strongly recommended. Each class requires a separate Form TM-A and government fee.
The complete Class 25 trademark registration process — from filing to Registration Certificate — typically takes 18 to 24 months. However, you may legally use the ™ symbol on your clothing tags, packaging, social media and marketing from the very first day of filing. Your legal priority date is established on the application date. Expedited examination is available for an additional government fee if faster processing is required.
With a registered trademark, you have powerful legal remedies: (1) Send a cease-and-desist legal notice; (2) File a complaint with the trademark registry for infringement; (3) File a civil lawsuit for damages under the Trade Marks Act, 1999; (4) Report the infringer to e-commerce platforms for listing removal; (5) Initiate criminal proceedings in severe cases. Without registration, your options are severely limited and enforcement is extremely difficult. This is why early registration is critical.
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