Class 8
Subclasses of Design Class 8
- Including hand-operated tools, even if mechanical power takes the place of muscular force, for example, electric saws and drills.
- Not including machines or machine tools (Class 15 or Class 31).
| Subclass | Articles covered | Listed goods |
|---|---|---|
| 08-01 | Tools and implements for drilling, milling or digging | 33 |
| 08-02 | Hammers and other similar tools and implements | 9 |
| 08-03 | Cutting tools and implementsIncluding tools and instruments for sawing. c. Not including table knives (Class 07-03), cutting tools and implements for kitchen use (Class 31), or knives used in surgery (Class 24-02). | 63 |
| 08-04 | Screwdrivers, spanners and wrenches, as well as their attachments | 10 |
| 08-05 | Other tools and implementsIncluding tools which are not classified, or not to be placed, in other subclasses or classes. Including sanding blocks and discs for sanding machines. Not including sandpaper (Class 05-06). | 127 |
| 08-06 | Handles, knobs and hinges | 14 |
| 08-07 | Locking or closing devicesNot including buckles [haberdashery] (Class 02-07) and key rings (Class 03-01). | 41 |
| 08-08 | Fastening, supporting or mounting devices not included in other classesIncluding nails, screws, nuts and bolts. Not including fastening devices for clothing (Class 02-07), for adornment (Class 11-01), or for office use (Class 19-02). | 70 |
| 08-09 | Metal fittings and mountings for doors, windows and furniture, and similar articles, not included in other classes or subclasses | 15 |
| 08-10 | Bicycle and motorcycle racksIncluding repair stands or stands for parking cycles. Not including retractable stands that are parts of cycles (Class 12-11). | 4 |
| 08-11 | Hardware for curtains | 10 |
| 08-99 | MiscellaneousIncluding non-electric cables, regardless of the material of which they are made. | 28 |
No rows match — clear the filter to see all.
Open a subclass for its list of goods. A subclass ending in 99 is the miscellaneous one for the class.
Filing in India
Using Class 8 in a Design Application
The Designs Office classifies articles by the current edition of the Locarno Classification (rule 10(1), Designs Rules, 2001). The application in Form 1 must state the class and the article to which the design is applied.
- Name the article in the words of the list where they fit, and give the class and subclass.
- One application covers one class. To register the same design in another class of article, file a separate application in that class.
- If the class is in doubt, the Controller decides it, in consultation with the applicant where required.
Official documents behind this page
- WIPO, Locarno Classification, 15th EditionIn force from 1 January 2025: classes, subclasses, explanatory notes and the list of goods. Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which holds the copyright in the Classification.
- Designs Rules, 2001, rule 10(1), as substituted by the Designs (Amendment) Rules, 2021Articles are classified as per the current edition of the Locarno Classification published by WIPO.
- Designs Act, 2000, section 5(3), and Designs Rules, 2001, rule 11(2) and (3)A design is registered in one class; the application states the class and the article; the same design in another class needs a separate application.
Disclaimer: This guide is general information based on the law and notifications in force when it was last updated. It is not professional advice for your case — rates, thresholds and due dates change, so check the current position or speak to our CA team before you act on it.