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Trademark Class 10: Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments

Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; spectacles, contact lenses and sunglasses; orthopaedic articles; suture materials; therapeutic and assistive devices adapted for persons with disabilities; massage apparatus; apparatus, devices and articles for nursing infants… What the class covers, what belongs in another class, the full list of 333 goods and the filing fee for each class in India.

Nice Classification, 13th Edition, Version 2026333 listed goods
TypeGoods

Classes 1 to 34 cover goods; Classes 35 to 45 cover services.

Nice Classification 2026
Listed goods333

Wordings in the alphabetical list of this class.

NCL (13-2026) · Class 10
E-filing fee, each class₹4,500

Individual, start-up or small enterprise. ₹5,000 on physical filing.

TM Rules 2017 · First Schedule · TM-A
E-filing fee, each class₹9,000

Any other applicant. ₹10,000 on physical filing.

TM Rules 2017 · First Schedule · TM-A
Scope

What Trademark Class 10 Covers

Class 10 includes mainly surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus, instruments and articles generally used for the diagnosis, treatment or improvement of function or condition of persons and animals.

This class includes, in particular

  • support bandages, orthopaedic bandages
  • special clothing for medical purposes, for example, compression garments, stockings for varices, strait jackets, orthopaedic footwear
  • articles, instruments and devices for menstruation, contraception and childbirth, for example, menstrual cups, pessaries, condoms, childbirth mattresses, forceps
  • therapeutic and prosthetic articles and devices for implantation made of artificial or synthetic materials, for example, surgical implants comprised of artificial materials, artificial breasts, brain pacemakers, biodegradable bone fixation implants
  • furniture especially made for medical purposes, for example, armchairs for medical or dental purposes, air mattresses for medical purposes, operating tables
Belongs elsewhere

What Class 10 Does Not Cover

These look close to Class 10 but are classified elsewhere. Filing them here draws an objection, so pick the class named in brackets.

  • medical dressings and absorbent sanitary articles, for example, plasters, bandages and gauze for dressings, breast-nursing pads, diapers for babies and for incontinence, tampons (Class 5)
  • surgical implants comprised of living tissue (Class 5)
  • tobacco-free cigarettes for medical purposes (Class 5), electronic cigarettes (Class 34)
  • wheelchairs, mobility scooters (Class 12)
  • massage tables, nursing pillows (Class 20)
  • novelty spectacles (Class 28)
Alphabetical list

Goods in Trademark Class 10

Use these wordings in the specification of your application. Each carries its basic number in the Nice list. A description outside the list is allowed, but it must be specific enough for the Registry to classify.

Basic No.Goods
100001abdominal belts
100003abdominal corsets
100098abdominal pads
100265acupressure bands
100199acupuncture needles
100259air beds for medical purposes
100162air cushions for medical purposes
100163air mattresses for medical purposes
100161air pillows for medical purposes
100037ambulance stretchers
100057anaesthetic apparatus
100112anaesthetic masks analysers for bacterial identification for medical purposes / analyzers for bacterial identification for medical 100244 purposes
100341anti-glare spectacles / anti-glare eyeglasses
100255anti-nausea wristbands
100250anti-rheumatism bracelets
100251anti-rheumatism rings
100131apparatus and installations for the production of X-rays, for medical purposes
100228apparatus for acne treatment
100182apparatus for administering inhalants for medical purposes
100139apparatus for artificial respiration
100245apparatus for DNA and RNA testing for medical purposes
100295apparatus for testing breast milk for medical purposes
100246apparatus for the regeneration of stem cells for medical purposes
100147apparatus for the treatment of deafness
100044appliances for washing body cavities
100040arch supports for footwear
100088armchairs for medical or dental purposes
100141artificial breasts
100159artificial eyes
100111artificial jaws
100117artificial limbs
100125artificial skin for surgical purposes
100052artificial teeth
100322athletic tapes
100293audiometers
100345automatic vaccination apparatus for livestock
100254baby feeding dummies / baby feeding pacifiers
100127balling guns / bolus guns
100026basins for medical purposes
100321bath boards adapted for persons with physical disabilities
100025bed pans
100157bed vibrators
100173beds specially made for medical purposes
100045belts for medical purposes
100175belts, electric, for medical purposes
100237biodegradable bone fixation implants
100269biomagnetic rings for therapeutic or medical purposes
100347blackhead extractors for medical purposes / comedone extractors for medical purposes
100191blankets, electric, for medical purposes
100087blood testing apparatus
100248body composition monitors
100247body fat monitors
100221body rehabilitation apparatus for medical purposes
100275bone void fillers comprised of artificial materials
100031boots for medical purposes
100252bracelets for medical purposes
100235brain pacemakers
100107breast pumps
100311breathing apparatus for medical purposes
100178brushes for cleaning body cavities
100042cannulae
100296capillary tubes for medical use
100116cases fitted for medical instruments
100049castrating pincers
100035catgut
100015catheters
100276chambers for inhalers / spacers for inhalers
100004childbirth mattresses
100267cholesterol meters
100266clips for dummies / clips for pacifiers
100007clips, surgical
100200clothing especially for operating rooms
100210commode chairs
100233compression garments
100060compressors [surgical]
100128condoms
100337contact lens cases incorporating ultrasonic cleaning functions
100335contact lenses
100216containers especially made for medical waste
100336containers for contact lenses
100290contraceptive implants
100184contraceptives, non-chemical
100351cooling mats for pets for veterinary purposes
100261cooling pads for first aid purposes
100260cooling patches for medical purposes
100062corn knives
100338corrective lenses
100183corsets for medical purposes
100168crutches
100325cryogenic treatment apparatus for medical purposes
100326cryogenic treatment apparatus for veterinary purposes
100297crystals for therapeutic purposes
100155cupping glasses
100274curing lamps for medical purposes
100064cushions for medical purposes
100211defibrillators
100317densitometers for medical purposes
100073dental apparatus and instruments
100179dental apparatus, electric
100072dental burs
100048dentists' armchairs
100076dentures / sets of artificial teeth
100292diabetic monitoring apparatus
100201diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes
100319diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes for use in medical laboratories
100212dialyzers
100288disposable steam-heated masks for therapeutic purposes
100289disposable steam-heated patches for therapeutic purposes
100306dosage dispensers for medical use
100218douche bags
100081drainage tubes for medical purposes
100013draw-sheets for sick beds
100089dropper bottles for medical purposes
100061droppers for medical purposes
100298drug-coated stents for thrombosis / drug-eluting stents for thrombosis
100145dummies for babies / pacifiers for babies
100071ear picks
100224ear plugs [hearing protection devices]
100316ear plugs for swimmers
100006ear trumpets
100022elastic bandages, not for dressings
100165elastic stockings for surgical purposes
100202electric acupuncture instruments
100304electric facial aesthetic treatment apparatus, other than facial steamers
100300electric massage guns
100084electrocardiographs
100174electrodes for medical use
100324electrolarynxes
100231endoscopy cameras for medical purposes
100104enema apparatus for medical purposes
100063esthetic massage apparatus
100348facial rollers for massage
100170feeding bottle teats
100169feeding bottle valves
100028feeding bottles* / babies' bottles
100308filters for respiratory masks for medical purposes
100181filters for ultraviolet rays, for medical purposes
100079fingerstalls for medical purposes / finger guards for medical purposes
100090forceps
100119furniture especially made for medical purposes
100023galvanic belts for medical purposes
100091galvanic therapeutic appliances
100093gastroscopes
100092gloves for massage
100043gloves for medical purposes
100273glucometers / glucose meters
100271gum massagers for babies
100095haemocytometers / hemocytometers
100192hair prostheses
100294haptic suits for medical purposes
100005hearing aids
100124hearing protectors
100203heart pacemakers
100232heart rate monitoring apparatus
100050heating cushions, electric, for medical purposes / heating pads, electric, for medical purposes
100039hernia trusses / hernia bandages
100313hospital beds
100011hot air therapeutic apparatus
100012hot air vibrators for medical purposes
100257hydrogen inhalers
100097hypodermic syringes
100002hypogastric belts
100094ice bags for medical purposes
100236implantable subcutaneous drug delivery devices
100014incontinence sheets
100177incubators for babies
100067incubators for medical purposes
100099inhalers
100100injectors for medical purposes
100055instrument cases for use by doctors
100103insufflators
100291intrauterine devices
100323isolation booths fitted with medical equipment
100122keratometers / ophthalmometers
100279kinesiology tapes
100193knee bandages, orthopaedic / knee bandages, orthopedic
100029knives for surgical purposes
100108lamps for medical purposes
100077lancets
100287laser therapy helmets for treating alopecia
100106lasers for medical purposes
100284LED masks for therapeutic purposes
100194lenses [intraocular prostheses] for surgical implantation / intraocular prostheses [lenses] for surgical implantation
100229lice combs
100219love dolls [sex dolls]
100258magnetic resonance imaging [MRI] apparatus for medical purposes
100205masks for use by medical personnel
100113massage apparatus
100314massage chairs with built-in massage apparatus
100046maternity belts
100114medical apparatus and instruments
100280medical cooling apparatus for treating heatstroke
100281medical cooling apparatus for use in therapeutic hypothermia
100277medical examination tables
100213medical guidewires
100241menstrual cups
100220microdermabrasion apparatus for medical or therapeutic purposes
100078mirrors for dentists
100118mirrors for surgeons
100350mouth guards for protection against teeth grinding
100278nanorobots for medical purposes / nanites for medical purposes
100239nasal aspirators
100307nebulisers for medical purposes / nebulizers for medical purposes
100008needles for medical purposes
100301neural helmets for medical purposes
100318nipple shields for breastfeeding
100343nose clips for swimmers
100120obstetric apparatus
100027obstetric apparatus for cattle
100150operating tables
100123ophthalmoscopes
100214orthodontic appliances
100243orthodontic rubber bands
100038orthopaedic articles / orthopedic articles
100020orthopaedic bandages for joints / orthopedic bandages for joints
100047orthopaedic belts / orthopedic belts
100051orthopaedic footwear / orthopedic footwear
100171orthopaedic soles / orthopedic soles
100285oxygen concentrators for medical purposes
100195pads for preventing pressure sores on patient bodies
100268patient examination gowns
100204patient hoists / patient lifting hoists
100010pessaries
100327pet walking aids
100176physical exercise apparatus for medical purposes
100196physiotherapy apparatus
100272pill crushers
100282pill cutters
100342pince-nez
100074pins for artificial teeth
100206plaster bandages for orthopaedic purposes / plaster bandages for orthopedic purposes
100299portable earpicks with endoscopy function
100262portable hand-held urinals
100085probes for medical purposes
100137protection devices against X-rays, for medical purposes
100283protective masks for medical purposes
100222pulse meters
100086pumps for medical purposes
100230quad canes for medical purposes
100130quartz lamps for medical purposes
100133radiological apparatus for medical purposes
100083radiology screens for medical purposes
100134radiotherapy apparatus
100017radium tubes for medical purposes
100115receptacles for applying medicines
100138respirators for artificial respiration
100309respirators for filtering air for medical purposes
100242respiratory masks for artificial respiration
100310respiratory masks for medical purposes
100135resuscitation apparatus
100303reusable sanitary masks made of gauze
100264robotic exoskeleton suits for medical purposes
100302sanitary masks
100140saws for surgical purposes
100030scalpels
100058scissors for surgery
100234sex toys
100217slings [support bandages]
100344smart walking sticks for persons with a visual impairment
100101soporific pillows for insomnia
100334spectacle cases / eyeglass cases
100331spectacle chains / eyeglass chains
100332spectacle cords / eyeglass cords
100330spectacle frames / eyeglass frames
100329spectacle lenses / eyeglass lenses
100333spectacles for correcting colour vision deficiency / spectacles for correcting color vision deficiency
100328spectacles* / eyeglasses
100129sphygmotensiometers / arterial blood pressure measuring apparatus / sphygmomanometers
100197spirometers [medical apparatus]
100034spittoons for medical purposes
100021splints, surgical
100069spoons for administering medicine
100305spoons for patients with tremor
100223stents
100172sterile sheets, surgical
100144stethoscopes
100166stockings for varices
100041strait jackets
100036stretchers, wheeled / gurneys, wheeled
100339sunglasses
100340sunglasses for pets
100286support bandages
100146supports for flat feet
100054surgical apparatus and instruments
100033surgical bougies
100065surgical cutlery
100207surgical drapes
100208surgical implants comprised of artificial materials
100253surgical robots
100053surgical sponges
100148suspensory bandages
100149suture materials
100009suture needles
100080syringes for injections
100164syringes for medical purposes
100240teeth protectors for dental purposes
100349teeth whitening apparatus for dental purposes
100018teething rings
100225temperature indicator labels for medical purposes
100180testing apparatus for medical purposes / apparatus for use in medical analysis
100270therapeutic facial masks
100312therapeutic magnets
100209thermal packs for first aid purposes
100059thermo-electric compresses [surgery]
100198thermometers for medical purposes
100056thread, surgical
100126tips for crutches
100249toe separators for orthopaedic purposes / toe separators for orthopedic purposes
100227tomographs for medical purposes
100238tongue depressors for medical purposes
100215traction apparatus for medical purposes
100151trocars
100320ultrasonic imaging apparatus for medical purposes
100105ultraviolet ray lamps for medical purposes
100121umbilical belts
100153urethral probes
100154urethral syringes
100110urinals being vessels
100102urological apparatus and instruments
100142uterine syringes
100143vaginal syringes
100109vaporizers for medical purposes
100156veterinary apparatus and instruments
100158vibromassage apparatus
100346walking aids for medical purposes
100226walking frames for persons with disabilities
100263walking sticks for medical purposes / canes for medical purposes
100082water bags for medical purposes
100096waterbeds for medical purposes
100256wheeled walkers to aid mobility
100024X-ray apparatus for medical purposes
100132X-ray photographs for medical purposes
100136X-ray tubes for medical purposes

A slash separates alternative wordings of the same item. An asterisk marks an item whose name also appears in other classes, depending on its purpose.

Filing in India

Filing a Trademark in Class 10

The Trade Marks Registry classifies goods and services by the current edition of the Nice Classification (rule 20, Trade Marks Rules, 2017). One application in Form TM-A can cover Class 10 alone or several classes together; the fee is charged for each class.

ApplicantE-filing, per classPhysical filing, per class
Individual, start-up or small enterprise₹4,500₹5,000
Any other applicant₹9,000₹10,000

Government fee for Form TM-A under the First Schedule to the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. Professional charges are separate.

  • Search the mark in Class 10 and in the related classes before filing.
  • Describe the goods in the words of the list wherever they fit.
  • File in every class you trade in; protection does not extend to a class you left out.

Official documents behind this page

  1. WIPO, Nice Classification, 13th Edition, Version 2026In force from 1 January 2026: class heading, explanatory note and the list of goods and services. Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which holds the copyright in the Classification.
  2. Trade Marks Rules, 2017, rule 20Goods and services are classified as in the current edition of the Nice Classification published by WIPO.
  3. Trade Marks Rules, 2017, First Schedule, entry 1Fee for Form TM-A, payable for each class.
  4. Trade Marks Act, 1999, section 18(2)One application may cover different classes, with the fee payable for each class.

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 with the official source before you act on it.

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Questions, answered

Short, direct answers to the 4 questions readers ask most on this topic.

Class 10 covers: Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; spectacles, contact lenses and sunglasses; orthopaedic articles; suture materials; therapeutic and assistive devices adapted for persons with disabilities; massage apparatus; apparatus, devices and articles for nursing infants; sexual activity apparatus, devices and articles. Examples from the list: abdominal belts; abdominal corsets; abdominal pads; acupressure bands; acupuncture needles; air beds for medical purposes.

Class 10 is a goods class. Classes 1 to 34 cover goods and Classes 35 to 45 cover services.

For Form TM-A the fee for each class is ₹4,500 on e-filing (₹5,000 on physical filing) for an individual, start-up or small enterprise, and ₹9,000 on e-filing (₹10,000 on physical filing) for any other applicant, under the First Schedule to the Trade Marks Rules, 2017.

Yes. Under section 18(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 a single application can be made for different classes of goods and services, and the fee is payable for each class.