Trademark Class 17: Rubber, Asbestos, and Mica Products

Introduction

Trademark classes are very important parts of the trademark registration process. One such class is Trademark Class 17 which primarily includes goods made of Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos and also mica that are not included in other classes. In this article, we will dive into TM registration classes, specifically TM class 17 and everything that comes under it. So, let’s begin!

What is a trademark class?

Trademark classes are a type of categorisation of goods or services for Trademarks. The classification system followed in India is the nice classification system, which is an international system of standardization for trademarks. There are a total of 45 trademark classes, classes 1 to 34 deal with goods whereas classes 35 to 45 deal with services. Trademark Class 17 belongs to this category.

Why are trademark classes important?

Trademark classes are very important for two reasons. Firstly, they help make the trademark registration process easy. This is especially helpful for conducting a trademark search, which is necessary before going for trademark registration. Additionally, it ensures that having a similar trademark in a completely different category does not stop or impact someone from using a similar trademark in another category.

Trademark Class 17

As mentioned before, Trademark Class 17 mainly includes goods made of Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos as well as mica that are not included in other classes. This class also includes materials used for insulation, packing as well as stopping. Class 17 also includes flexible non-metal pipes and also plastics in extruded form for manufacturing use. Here’s a list of the common items that come under Class 17:

• Insulating materials
• Insulators for cables
• Insulators for electric mains
• Rubber Goods
• Stops of rubber
• Synthetic rubber
• Latex
• India rubber
• Plastic for soldering
• Gutta-percha
• Goods made of gum

Popular TMs under Class 17

• MRF Ltd: India rubber products
• Goodyear India Ltd: Goods manufactured from Indian rubber
• TVS: India rubber products
• Astral: Pvc as well as other pipes not of metal
• Finolex: Hose pipes, insulating tape, flexible pipes, etc.
• Ashirvad: Pvc pipes

All trademark goods protected under Class 17 are listed below:

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Why is it important to choose the correct trademark class?

Trademark registration only gives you the exclusive right to use your trademark within the class that you register it. For example, if you have a skincare brand, as well as register a trademark for it under Trademark Class 44, the trademark ensures that nobody else selling a similar product or service can use a similar trademark. Choosing the correct TM class, such as Trademark Class 17, plays an extremely important role in the trademark registration process. It ensures the protection of your trademark within your industry.

An incorrect choice of TM class during the application can lead to rejection or a formality check failure status. It is vital to understand that the repercussions extend beyond mere rejection – if your trademark is registered in an improper class or omitted from other relevant classes, it exposes your trademark to potential exploitation by competitors. It also causes a great delay in the Trademark registration timeline. Therefore, precision in selecting the class is imperative to strengthen the safeguarding of your brand identity.

Conclusion

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