Trademark Class 3: Soaps, Perfume and Cosmetics

By Online Legal India Published On 04 Apr 2025 Updated On 08 Apr 2025 Category Trademark

A trademark refers to the unique mark that a company uses to distinguish itself from its competitors. Different product is covered under different trademark classes. Trademark class 3 covers cosmetics, cleaning products and items of personal care. It includes products like soaps, shampoos, perfumes, makeup and household cleaning agents. Businesses selling these products must register under this class to protect their brand from infringement. After registration, all the rights of trademark are protected under the Trademarks Act, 1999. In this article, we will learn in detail about Trademark Class 3.

What is Trademark Class 3?

Products that enhance personal appearance and maintain hygiene or clean surfaces are categorized under trademark class 3. Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning; polishing; scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions, dentifrices, etc. Other than these products, household cleaning products such as dishwashing liquids, polishes and waxes are included.

Particular of Trademark Class 3:

Below is a list of the products covered under Trademark Class 3:

Toiletries	Adhesives for affixing false hair, adhesives for cosmetic purposes, aloe Vera preparations for cosmetic purposes, balms other than for medical purposes, cosmetic creams, cosmetic kits, cosmetic preparations for slimming purposes, cosmetics, cotton wool for cosmetic purposes, adhesives for affixing false eyelashes, false eyelashes, false nails, greases for cosmetic purposes, henna [cosmetic dye], massage gels other than for medical purposes, pumice stone, swabs [toiletries], cotton sticks for cosmetic purposes, tissues impregnated with cosmetic lotions, toiletries.
Oral Hygiene Preparations	Breath freshening spray, breath freshening strips, preparations for cleaning dentures, dental bleaching gels, dentifrices, denture polishes, mouth washes, not for medical purposes.
Perfumery and Fragrances	Amber [perfume], eau de cologne, extracts of flowers [perfumes], bases for flower perfumes, fumigation preparations [perfumes], heliotropine, ionone [perfumery], lavender water, mint for perfumery, musk [perfumery], perfumery, perfumes, scented water, toilet water
Body Cleaning and Beauty Care Preparations	Douching preparations for personal sanitary or deodorant purposes [Toiletries].
Make-up	Eyebrow pencils, eyebrow cosmetics, cosmetic preparations for eyelashes, lipsticks, make-up preparations. Make-up, make-up powder, make-up removing preparations, mascara, nail varnish/nail polish, nail care preparations, nail art stickers, cosmetic pencils, decorative transfers for cosmetic purposes
Soaps and Gels	Almond soap, Antiperspirant soap, Cakes of toilet soap, Cakes of soap, Deodorant soap, Disinfectant soap, Medicated soap, Soap, Soap for foot perspiration
Bath Preparations	Bath salts, not for medical purposes, Cosmetic preparations for baths, Deodorants and antiperspirants, Antiperspirants [toiletries], Deodorants for human beings or animals
Skin Care Preparations	Almond milk for cosmetic purposes, Astringents for cosmetic purposes, Beauty masks, Cleansing milk for toilet purposes, Lip glosses, Lotions for cosmetic purposes, Petroleum jelly is for cosmetic purposes, Skin-whitening creams, Cream for whitening the skin, Cosmetic preparations for skin care, Sun-tanning preparations [cosmetics], Sunscreen preparations, Talcum powder for toilet use, whiting.
Hair Preparations and Treatments	Beard dyes, Bleaching preparations [decolorants] for cosmetic purposes, Dry shampoos, Cosmetic dyes, Hair lotions, Hair dyes, Hair colorants, Hair waving preparations, Waving preparations for the hair, Hair spray, Hydrogen peroxide for cosmetic purposes, Moustache wax, Mustache wax, Neutralizers for permanent waving, Pomades are for cosmetic purposes, Shampoos.
Hair Removal and Shaving Preparations	After-shave lotions, Alum stones [astringents], Depilatory preparations, Depilatories, Pastes for razor strops, Shaving soap, Shaving preparations, Shaving stones [astringents], Depilatory wax.
Animal Grooming Preparations	Cosmetics for animals, deodorants for pets, and shampoos for pets.
Essential oils and aromatic extracts	Almond oil, aromatics [essential oils], badian essence, bergamot oil, flavorings [flavourings] for beverages, essential oils, flavorings for beverages [essential oils], flavourings for beverages [essential oils], essential oils of cedarwood, essential oils of citron, ethereal essences, ethereal oils, essential oils, flavourings for cakes [essential oils], cake flavourings [essential oils], gaultheria oil, geraniol, jasmine oil, lavender oil, essential oils of lemon, mint essence [essential oil], oils for cosmetic purposes, oils for toilet purposes, oils for perfumes and scents, rose oil, saffron, terpenes [essential oils].
Cleaning and Fragrance Preparations	Ammonia [volatile alkali] [detergent], volatile alkali [ammonia] [detergent], antistatic preparations for household purposes, canned pressurized air for cleaning and dusting purposes, cleaning preparations, cleaning chalk, cloths impregnated with a detergent for cleaning, colorants for toilet purposes, colour-removing preparations, degreasers other than for use in manufacturing processes, detergents other than manufacturing operations, for medical purposes, dry-cleaning preparations, drying agents for dishwashing machines, floor wax removers [scouring preparations], furbishing preparations, Javelle water, potassium hypochloride, lacquer-removing preparations, non-slipping wax for floors, non-slipping liquids for floors, oil of turpentine for degreasing, oils for cleaning purposes, paint stripping preparations, parquet floor wax/floor wax, preparations to make the leaves of plants, preparations to make the leaves of plants shiny, polish for furniture and flooring, polishing preparations, polishing wax, polishing creams, polishing rouge, jewellers' rouge, rust removing preparations, scale removing preparations for household purposes, scouring solutions, shining preparations [polish], soda lye, stain removers, turpentine, for degreasing, preparations for unblocking drain pipes, varnish-removing preparations, volcanic ash for cleaning, wallpaper cleaning preparations, household fragrances, air fragrance preparations, incense, joss sticks, potpourris [fragrances], sachets for perfuming linen, scented wood.
Vehicle Cleaning Preparations	Windscreen cleaning liquids, windshield cleaning liquids
Laundry Preparations	Bleaching salts, bleaching soda, color brightening chemicals for household purposes [laundry], color-brightening chemicals for household purposes [laundry], fabric softeners for laundry use, laundry bleach, laundry bleaching preparations, laundry preparations, laundry bluing, laundry glaze, laundry wax, laundry soaking preparations, preparations for soaking laundry, qualia bark for washing, smoothing preparations [starching], soap for brightening textile, starch glaze for laundry purposes, starch for laundry purposes, laundry starch, washing soda for cleaning.
Leather and Shoe Cleaning and Polishing Preparations	Creams for leather, waxes for leather, leather bleaching preparations, leather preservatives [polishes], preservatives for leather [polishes], shoe cream, shoe polish, shoe wax, shoemakers' wax.
Abraders	Abrasive paper, abrasives, carbides of metal [abrasives], corundum [abrasive], diamantine [abrasive], emery paper, emery cloth, emery glass, cloth, grinding preparations, sharpening preparations, polishing stones, polishing paper, sand cloth, abrasive cloth, sandpaper, glass paper, silicon carbide [abrasive], smoothing stones, Tripoli stone for polishing.
Tailors' and Cobblers' Wax	Cobblers' wax, tailors' wax.

Products Not Covered Under Class 3:

Below is the list of the products that do not fall under class 3:

Category	Products
Medical Preparations	Medicated creams, ointments, antiseptics, healing balms, and therapeutic lotions.
Pharmaceutical and Disinfectants	Medicines, vaccines, hospital supplies, disinfectants, antiseptic solutions, medical sanitizers.
Industrial Oils and Greases	Lubricants, machine oils, motor oils, hydraulic fluids, industrial greases.

Importance of Registering Trademark under Class 3:

The Nice Classification (NCL) divides goods and services into various classes, with Class 3 covering toiletries, cosmetics, and cleaning products. These items are widely used across the globe, hence, brands need to preserve their identity. When a brand registers its trademark under Class 3, it safeguards its business against imitation and unauthorized use. Once registered, the brand gets exclusive rights over the mark. It also enhances a brand’s credibility, consumer confidence, and market recognition. Moreover, a registered trademark facilitates international business expansion as it provides legal proof of ownership. If your business deals with products in this category, obtaining a trademark is strongly advised.

How can Online Legal India Help You?

Online Legal India is a trusted platform with highly experienced trademark experts who ensure accurate trademark filing while adhering to all legal requirements. If you find the process complex or lack the time to handle it yourself, you can easily reach out to them, and they will take care of everything on your behalf.

Conclusion

A trademark registration under NCL Class 3 protects brands selling cosmetics, cleaning agents, and personal care items. It grants exclusive rights, prevents infringement, and strengthens market presence. Registering ensures legal security and enhances brand credibility. If your business falls under this class, you need to register the trademark under TM Class 3. Contact Online Legal India to learn more.

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