Trademark Class 24 in India: Textiles and Textile Goods

“What makes a home textile brand stand out from others: the fabric, the design, or the name behind it?” Think of brands like Raymond Home, D’Decor, Welspun, and Trident, which don’t just sell textiles or home furnishings. Instead, they sell reliability, comfort, and style: factors that influence buying decisions and build long-term customer loyalty. Trademark Class 24 protects this brand identity, ensuring the name behind a textile or home furnishing brand remains distinct and legally secure.

From family-run textile makers to global furnishing brands and modern home décor startups, trademark registration preserves your identity. It prevents imitation and ensures your brand stands out. This guide explains how Class 24 protection secures your brand and why it matters for your business.

What is Trademark Class 24 in India? Definition and Scope

Trademark Class 24 covers textiles and textile goods. This includes bed linens, curtains, household fabrics, and home furnishings. Registering under Class 24 gives your business exclusive rights to use its brand name or logo on these products.

The Nice Classification system divides goods and services into 45 different trademark classes. WIPO manages this system, and the Trade Marks Act, 1999, governs registration in India. The Indian Trademark Registry ensures clear and enforceable protection for your textile brand. 

Registering under Trademark Class 24 offers several business advantages, including:

• Secures exclusive rights over your brand for textiles and fabric-based furnishing goods
  
• Prevents competitors from using similar names or branding in the textile category
  
• Reduces the risk of trademark objections during examination
  
• Strengthens legal enforcement against trademark infringement
  
• Supports business expansion across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce platforms
  
• Aligns your trademark protection with global WIPO standards

In short, registering under Class 24 not only protects your textile and home furnishing brand legally but also strengthens its reputation. This gives your business the confidence to grow and succeed in a competitive market.

Who Should Register Under Trademark Class 24?

Trademark Class 24 is relevant for businesses and individuals dealing in textiles and fabric-based goods. You should consider registering under this class if you fall into any of the following categories:

• Textile manufacturers: Protect brand names used for bed sheets, pillow covers, blankets, quilts, and other textile products.
  
• Home furnishing brands: Secure trademarks for curtains, drapes, table covers, towels, and decorative fabric items.
  
• Bed linen and bath linen companies: Safeguard brands for products such as towels, bed linen, and textile-based household essentials.
  
• Hospitality and institutional suppliers: Protect brand identities used for hotel linens, restaurant tablecloths, and commercial textile supplies.
  
• Fabric and upholstery sellers: Cover brands selling furnishing fabrics and textile materials for interiors.
  
• E-commerce textile sellers: Secure brand rights before selling textile and home furnishing products on online marketplaces.

Example: Global and Indian home furnishing and textile brands, such as IKEA, Home Centre, Portico, and Bombay Dyeing, register under Class 24. Trademark registration helps these brands secure exclusive rights, prevent imitation, and strengthen customer trust in their textile and household products.

Goods Covered Under Trademark Class 24: Complete List

Trademark Class 24 covers textiles and textile goods used for household, furnishing, and interior decoration purposes. The class focuses on the nature and function of fabric-based products, ensuring that the associated brand receives legal protection.

Below is the Trademark Class 24 goods list:

Category	Examples of Goods Covered
Bed and Bedding Textiles	Bedsheets, pillow covers, bed covers, quilts, blankets, comforters, duvet covers, mattress covers
Bath and Toilet Linen	Bath towels, hand towels, face towels, bath linen, washcloths
Curtains and Window Furnishings	Curtains, drapes, textile blinds, window valances
Table and Dining Textiles	Tablecloths, table covers, textile napkins, table runners, placemats
Household Furnishing Textiles	Sofa throws, textile furniture covers, furnishing fabrics, textile wall hangings (not wallpaper)
Upholstery and Decorative Fabrics	Upholstery fabrics, decorative textile fabrics, furnishing textiles sold by length
Institutional and Commercial Textiles	Hotel bed linen, restaurant table linen, hospital linen, institutional textile supplies
Specialty Textile Items	Mosquito nets, bed valances, canopy fabrics, textile banners, flags, pennants
Textile Accessories (Non-Clothing)	Handkerchiefs, textile dust covers, household textile covers
Other Miscellaneous Textile Goods	Shrouds, household textile sacks, fabric-based interior textile items

Worried someone might copy your textile or home furnishing products? RegisterKaro makes it easy to secure your brand under Trademark Class 24. Protect your products, stop imitators, and grow confidently. Contact us today!

Goods Not Covered Under Trademark Class 24

Although Class 24 covers a broad range of textiles and home furnishing products, some related goods fall outside its scope. These include:

Class 24 excludes the following common items:

• Clothing and wearable apparel: Shirts, trousers, dresses, sarees, scarves, and other garments (covered under Class 25)
  
• Carpets and floor coverings: Carpets, rugs, mats, linoleum, and textile floor coverings (covered under Class 27)
  
• Furniture and non-textile furnishings: Beds, sofas, chairs, mattresses, cushions, and non-textile furnishings (covered under Class 20)
  
• Wall coverings (non-textile): Wallpaper and decorative wall panels not made of textile material (covered under Class 27)
  
• Textile packaging materials: Textile bags for packaging and storage (covered under Class 22)
  
• Medical and protective textiles: Surgical drapes, medical bandages, and sanitary textiles (covered under Class 10 or Class 5, depending on use)

Knowing what Trademark Class 24 excludes helps you file your application correctly the first time. Use RegisterKaro’s free trademark class search tool to identify the right class for your textile or fabric-based products and avoid objections or rejections.

How to Register a Trademark Under Class 24?

Protecting your textiles, fabrics, and home furnishing products begins with Class 24 registration. You can file under “proposed to be used” if your brand is not yet in the market, or “already in use” if your products are already being sold. Follow these steps to secure your trademark and ensure exclusive rights over your textile and household goods:

Follow the instructions below for smooth registration:

1. Conduct a Trademark Search

• Check whether your brand name or logo already exists in Class 24.
  
• Identify potential conflicts and avoid objections before filing.
  
• Use the official IP India trademark database or consult a professional for a detailed search.

Use RegisterKaro’s trademark availability check tool to verify whether your desired textile brand name or logo is available.

2. Select the Right Goods Description

• Clearly list all textile and fabric-based products you want to protect under Class 24.
  
• Include items such as bed linen, curtains, towels, table linen, and furnishing fabrics.

Accurate classification helps prevent objections and future legal disputes.

3. File the Trademark Application (Form TM-A)

• Apply online through the IP India portal or offline at the Trademark Registry (rare).
  
• Provide your brand name, logo (if applicable), detailed goods description, and applicant details.
  
• Pay the applicable filing fee. Typically, the registration fee is ₹4,500 for individuals or small enterprises and ₹9,000 for other applicants.

4. Examination by the Trademark Office

• The Trademark Registrar examines your application for similarity, classification, or compliance issues.
  
• An Examination Report may be issued seeking clarifications or raising objections.
  
• Submit timely and accurate responses to resolve any issues raised.

5. Publication in the Trademark Journal

• Once accepted, your trademark application is published in the Trademark Journal.
  
• This allows the public to file oppositions within the prescribed period ( 4 months from the date of publication).

6. Registration and Issuance of Certificate

• If no opposition is filed, or if oppositions are successfully resolved, the trademark is registered.
  
• You receive the Trademark Registration Certificate, granting exclusive rights over your brand under Class 24.
  
• The registration is valid for 10 years, and you can renew a trademark every 10 years.

Ready to protect your textile and fabric furnishing brand under Trademark Class 24? Most growing businesses prefer professional support to avoid errors and delays. RegisterKaro assists you at every stage, from trademark search to certificate issuance.

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Other Trademark Classes Similar to Class 24

Trademark Class 24 specifically protects textiles. Several different classes of trademarks include products that are closely related or commonly confused with Class 24 items.

Trademark Class	Goods Covered	How It Differs from Class 24
Class 25	Clothing, footwear, headgear	Covers wearable apparel, while Class 24 applies to non-wearable textile goods
Class 27	Carpets, rugs, mats, linoleum, wall coverings (non-textile)	Focuses on floor and wall coverings, not household textile furnishings
Class 20	Furniture, mattresses, cushions, non-metal furnishings	Covers furniture and non-textile furnishings, whereas Class 24 protects textile items
Class 21	Household utensils, kitchenware, containers	Includes functional household goods, not textile products
Class 22	Sacks, bags, tarpaulins, tents, raw textile fibers	Covers industrial and packaging textiles, not finished household textile goods

Understanding related classes helps you cover all relevant products and avoid conflicts. For example, Home Centre files bed linens and curtains under Class 24, sofas and mattresses under Class 20, and carpets under Class 27.

By using multi-class filings, brands protect their products across textiles, furniture, and home décor, ensuring complete legal coverage for all segments of their business.

Common Mistakes While Filing a Trademark in Class 24 and Their Solutions

Many businesses assume filing a trademark under Class 24 is straightforward, but common errors can delay registration or weaken brand protection. Below are the most frequent mistakes and practical ways to avoid them:

• Using vague or generic product descriptions: Filing with broad terms like “textiles” or “fabric products” often leads to objections. Clearly specify what you offer, such as bed sheets, table linen, or furnishing fabrics. Always include all relevant textile goods your brand covers to minimize classification issues and future disputes.
  
• Choosing the wrong trademark class: Filing under Class 24 for items like clothing, carpets, or furniture can result in rejection. For instance, apparel belongs to Class 25, carpets and mats fall under Class 27, and furniture is covered under Class 20. Carefully review the Nice Classification to ensure correct class selection for each product.
  
• Ignoring existing trademarks: Skipping a detailed trademark search increases the risk of conflict with similar or identical marks. Always check the IP India trademark database for existing names or logos, or consult a professional before filing your Class 24 application.
  
• Filing without professional guidance: Attempting registration without understanding classification rules or legal requirements can often lead to mistakes and delays. Consulting a trademark expert or using professional platforms like RegisterKaro helps ensure accuracy and compliance.
  
• Submitting incomplete or incorrect documents: Missing forms, incorrect applicant details, or incomplete attachments may trigger objections. Verify that all documents required for trademark registration are accurate and complete before submission.
  
• Not responding to objections or oppositions: Ignoring examination reports or trademark opposition notices can result in rejection of your application. Always respond within the prescribed timelines with proper explanations, amendments, or legal arguments.

Addressing these issues early helps ensure smoother processing, stronger legal protection, and long-term security for your textile and home furnishing brand under Trademark Class 24.

At RegisterKaro, we manage numerous applications for Trademark Class 24 in India, covering textiles and related products. Our streamlined process reduces objections, prevents common errors, and ensures timely registration. We assist brands in selecting strong trademarks and accurately classifying goods, helping clients secure fast and reliable protection for their creations.

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