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Trademark Class 45: Legal, Security and Personal Services

What Class 45 covers under the Nice Classification and when to file in it.
23 September 2026 by
Trademark Class 45: Legal, Security and Personal Services
Gaurav Kumar
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The short answer

Trademark Class 45 under the Nice Classification covers legal, security and personal services. Businesses such as law firms and legal tech should file in Class 45 to protect their brand for these goods or services in India. The official fee is Rs 4,500 per class for individuals, startups and small enterprises and Rs 9,000 for others when filed online.

ClassClass 45
TypeServices
Fee (e-filing)Rs 4,500 or Rs 9,000 per class
Related classesClass 35, Class 42, Class 36

What Class 45 covers

  • Legal services and IP consultancy
  • Security services for persons and property
  • Dating, matrimonial and social networking services
  • Licensing of intellectual property

Who should file in Class 45

  • Law firms and legal tech
  • Security agencies
  • Matrimonial and dating platforms
ClassCovers
Class 35business consulting
Class 42online platforms as software
Class 36financial services

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Filing tip

Online matrimonial and dating platforms usually combine Class 45 with Classes 9 and 42.

How to register in Class 45

  1. Search for similar marks in this and related classes.
  2. Draft a precise description of your goods or services.
  3. File Form TM-A online and use the TM symbol.
  4. Respond to the examination report and track publication.

Frequently asked questions

Is a law firm registered in Class 45?

Yes, legal services are Class 45.

Are security guard services Class 45?

Yes, security services for protection of property and individuals are in Class 45.

Can I file Class 45 with other classes together?

Yes. A single multi-class application can cover several classes, with a separate fee for each class.

What if I choose the wrong class?

Protection applies only to the classes filed, so a wrong class leaves your brand unprotected where it matters. Classes cannot be freely changed later, so check before filing.

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