Trademark Class 42: IT, Software & Scientific Services
Key takeaway
Class 42 is the class for IT services, SaaS platforms, software development, web design, engineering and R&D. Software companies, IT consultancies, design studios, architects and testing labs register in this class, usually alongside Class 9.
- Class42
- TypeServices
- Items covered561+
- RegistryCGPDTM
Official class heading
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
What Class 42 includes
The main goods and services that fall under Class 42. If your offering appears here, this is likely your class.
- Software development and IT services
- SaaS and cloud-based platform services
- Website and mobile app development
- Web hosting and cloud hosting
- UI/UX and graphic design services
- Architecture and engineering services
- Scientific research and development
- Data analytics and artificial intelligence services
- Quality control, testing and certification services
- Interior design services
- Cybersecurity services
What Class 42 excludes
Related items that belong in other classes. If your offering appears here, file in the class noted instead.
- Downloadable software products fall under Class 9
- Business consulting falls under Class 35
- Telecom connectivity falls under Class 38
- Medical laboratory services fall under Class 44
- Construction falls under Class 37
Popular items in Class 42
Frequently filed goods and services in this class. Each links to a detail page with the exact class context.
Goods & services in Class 42
An A to Z sample of items classified under Class 42. Search across all 45 classes, or select any item for its dedicated page.
Accreditation Services
Administration
Advice Relating
Advisory
Advisory Services
Aerial Surveying
Agricultural Research
Agrochemical Research
Aircraft Design
Analyses
Analysis
Analysis Services
Analytical Laboratory
Animation
Animation Design
Archaeological Exploration
Archaeological Research
Archeological Exploration
Archeological Research
Architectural
Architectural Consultancy
Architectural Design
Architectural Planning
Architectural Project
Architectural Research
Architectural Services
Arranging
Astronomy Consultation
Authenticating Coins
Authenticating Works
Authentication
Automotive Design
Back Up Services
Backup Services
Bacteriological Consultancy
Bacteriological Consultation
Bacteriological Research
Bacteriological Testing
Bacteriologicalnalysis
Bacteriology Consultancy
Basic
Bicycle Design
Biochemical Research
Biochemicalnalysis
Biochemistry Consultancy
Biological
Biological Cloning
Biological Laboratory
Biological Research
Biologicalnalysis
Biology Consultancy
Biomedical Research
Biotechnological Research
Biotechnology Research
Bloodnalysis
Brand Design
Building
Building Project
Business Card
Calibration
Calibration Measuring
Calibration Services
Cartography Services
Certification
Charitable Services
Chemical
Chemical Biochemical
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Laboratory
Chemical Research
Chemicalnalysis
Chemistry Consultancy
Chemistry Consultation
Chemistry Services
Chemists Services
Civil Engineering
Classification
Clinical Trials
Clothing Design
Cloud Computing
Cloud Seeding
Coin Grading
Commercialrt
Commissioned Writing
Compilation
Compression
Computer
Computer Aided Design
Computer Aided Diagnostic
Computer Aided Engineering
Computer Aided Graphic
Computer Aided Scientific
Computer Aided Testing
Computer Aideddustrial
Computer Code
Computer Database
Computer Design
Computer Development
Computer Disaster
Computer Engineering
Computer Firmware
Computer Game
Computer Graphics
Computer Hardware
Computer Leasing
Computer Network
Computer Program
Computer Programme
Computer Programming
Computer Project
Computer Rental
Computer Security
Computer Services
Computer Site
Computer Software
Computer Support
Computer System
Computer Systems
Computer Technology
Computer Time Sharing
Computer Virus
Computerided
Computerised Business
Computerised Data
Computerized Business
Computerized Data
Conducting
Conducting Clinical
Conducting Early
Conducting Engineering
Conducting Geological
Conducting Magnetic
Conducting Research
Conducting Sampling
Conducting Technical
Configuration
Configurationstallation
Configuring Computer
Construction Drafting
Construction Engineering
Construction Planning
Construction Project
Consultancy
Consultancy Pertaining
Consultancy Relating
Consultancy Services
Consultation
Consultation Services
Consulting
Consulting Services
Consumer Product
Conversion
Copying
Cosmetic Research
Cosmetics Research
Creating
Creating Designing
Creating Home
Creating Maintaining
Creating Programmes
Creating Programs
Creating Web
Creation
Creation Design
Creation Maintenance
Cross Platform Conversion
Custom Design
Customization
Customized Design
Customizing Computer
Data Conversion
Data Decryption
Data Encryption
Data Migration
Data Mining
Data Security
Database Design
Database Development
Debugging Computer
Decoding
Decryption
Dental Research
Design
Design Consultancy
Design Creation
Design Deployment
Design Development
Design Maintenance
Design Programming
Design Services
Design Updating
Design Upgrading
Designing
Designing Computer
Designing Websites
Designstallation
Developing
Developing Computer
Development
Development Design
Development Maintenance
Development Programming
Development Services
Development Updating
Diagnosis
Diamonduthentication
Digital Compression
Digital Imaging
Digital Watermarking
Digitization
Dna Screening
Dna Sequencing
Drafting
Draftsmans Services
Draughtsmans Services
Dress Design
Dress Designing
Drug Development
Drug Discovery
Duplicating Computer
Duplication
Editing
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Safety
Electronic Data
Electronic Monitoring
Electronic Security
Electronic Site
Electronic Storage
Encoding
Encryption
Energyuditing
Engineering
Engineering Consultancy
Engineering Design
Engineering Drawing
Engineering Feasibility
Engineering Research
Engineering Services
Engineering Surveying
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Monitoring
Environmental Testing
Environmentalssessment
Evaluation
Ex Vivo
Exploration Services
Farm Surveying
Fashion Accessory
Fashion Design
Food
Food Research
Footwear Design
Gas Exploration
Genetic Engineering
Genetic Testing
Geological Estimation
Geological Estimations
Geological Exploration
Geological Prospecting
Geological Research
Geological Surveying
Geological Surveys
Geophysical Exploration
Golf Course
Grading
Graphic Design
Graphic Illustration
Graphicrt
Graphicrts
Greenhouse Gas
Handwritingnalysis
Hat Design
Homepage
Homepage Design
Homespection
Hosting
Hosting Computer
Hosting Computerized
Hosting Customized
Hosting Digital
Hosting E Commerce
Hosting Electronic
Hosting Memory
Hosting Multimedia
Hosting on Line
Hosting Online
Hosting Platforms
Hosting Software
Hosting Web
Hosting Weblogs
Hosting Websites
Hostingn
Hostingternet
Hydrological Research
Illustrators Services
Image Processing
Implementation
Industrial
Industrial Design
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Classes to file alongside Class 42
Businesses in Class 42 often need these classes too. A multi-class application can cover them together.
Cost to file in Class 42
| Applicant type | Government fee (per class) | What IncorpX does |
|---|---|---|
| Individual / Startup / Small enterprise | Rs 4,500 | Search, class check, drafting & filing |
| Company / LLP / others | Rs 9,000 | Search, class check, drafting & filing |
| IncorpX professional fee | From Rs 6,999 | End-to-end filing assistance |
Government fee is per class
The Rs 4,500 or Rs 9,000 government fee applies for each class. If you file Class 42 along with another class, the government fee applies to both. Listed amounts are IncorpX professional charges; government and statutory fees are charged separately at actuals.
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FAQs about Class 42
Trademark Class 42 covers IT, Software & Scientific Services. In Nice Classification terms: Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software. It is a services class (class numbers 1 to 34 are goods, 35 to 45 are services).
Class 42 is a services class. Services classes (35 to 45) cover services provided to others. If your business also sells physical products, you may also need a goods class (1 to 34).
The government fee is Rs 4,500 per class for individuals, startups and small enterprises, or Rs 9,000 per class for companies and others, per the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. IncorpX charges a professional fee from Rs 6,999 for search, class verification, drafting and filing. Listed amounts are IncorpX professional charges; government fees are charged separately at actuals.
Class 42 does not cover:
- Downloadable software products fall under Class 9
- Business consulting falls under Class 35
- Telecom connectivity falls under Class 38
- Medical laboratory services fall under Class 44
- Construction falls under Class 37
Businesses filing in Class 42 often also file in Class 9, Class 35, Class 38, Class 41, depending on their full range of goods and services. A multi-class application can cover them together.
Yes. Class 42 can be combined with other classes in a single multi-class trademark application, or filed separately. Government fees apply per class either way. We recommend filing only the classes your business genuinely uses.
Match your actual services to the class scope shown above. If your services appear in the includes list, Class 42 is likely correct. If they appear in the excludes, another class applies. For certainty, get a free class check from an IncorpX expert before filing.
File in Class 42 the right way
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