All About Trademark Class 29

All About Trademark Class 29

Trademark Class 29 is one of the 45 classes used in the Nice Classification system for categorizing goods and services in trademark registration. Class 29 includes a wide range of food products, particularly those related to meat, fish, poultry, and dairy. This class covers meats, sausages, canned and preserved fruits and vegetables, dairy products, edible oils and fats, and other human consumption products. Businesses that deal with the production, processing, or distribution of food items typically use Class 29 to register trademarks associated with these goods, providing legal protection for their brand within this category.

Important goods included in Trademark Class 29

Trademark class 29 mainly includes foodstuffs of animal origin, as well as vegetables, and other horticulture comestible products that are prepared or preserved for consumption. The goods included in this class are as follows-

• Meat-based food
• Fish-based food
• Fruit-based food
• Vegetable-based food
• Edible insects
• Milk beverages with milk predominating
• Milk substitutes, for instance, almond milk, coconut milk, peanut milk, rice milk, soya milk 
• Preserved mushrooms
• Pulses and nuts prepared for human consumption
• Seeds prepared for human consumption, not being seasonings or flavourings

Goods does not included in Trademark Class 29

• Oils and fats, other than for food, for example, essential oils (included in class 3), industrial oil (included in class 4), castor oil for medical purposes (included in class 5) 
• Baby food (included in class 5)
• Dietetic food and substances adapted for medical use (included in class \5)
• Dietary supplements (included in class 5)
• Salad dressings (included in class 30)
• Processed seeds for use as a seasoning (included in class 30)
• Chocolate-coated nuts (included in class 30)
• Fresh and unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds (included in class 31)
• Foodstuffs for animals (included in class 31)
• Live animals (included in class 31)
• Seeds for planting (included in class 31)

List of popular examples of Trademark Class 29

• Amul: Milk and dairy products
• Mother Dairy: All kinds of dairy products
• Kwality: Jellies, jams, etc.
• Dudhsagar: Milk, ghee, buttermilk, and other dairy products
• Parag: Milk, butter, ghee, and other milk products
• Heritage: Milk & milk products
• Kissan: Jellies, jams, compotes, and other products
• Bhuira: Jam, jellies, pickles, etc.
• Mapro: Jams of different kinds, fruit jellies, fruit pulp, etc.
• Mala’s: Jams & jellies
• Licious: Meat, fish, poultry, seafood, eggs, etc.
• Wakao: Meat, fish, poultry, meat extracts, etc.
• Vezlay: Soy-based meat alternatives
• Good Dot: Meat alternatives
• Fortune: Edible oils
• Saffola: Edible oils
• Parachute: Coconut oil for cooking
• Lay’s: Potato Chips

List of goods classified under Trademark Class 29  

A

• Agar- agar for culinary purposes
• Albumin milk/ protein milk
• Alginates for culinary purposes
• Almond milk
• Almond milk for culinary purposes
• Almond milk-based beverages
• Almond oil for food 
• Almonds, ground
• Aloe vera prepared for human consumption
• Anchovy, not live
• Andouillettes 
• Animal marrow for food
• Apple purée
• Arrangements of processed fruit
• Artichokes, preserved
• Aubergine paste/ eggplant paste

B

• Bacon
• Beans, preserved
• Berries, preserved
• Berry soup
• Berry-based fool
• Black pudding/ blood sausage
• Bone oil for food
• Broth/ bouillon
• Broth concentrates/ bouillon concentrates
• Bulgogi 
• Butter
• Buttercream

C

• Cabbage rolls stuffed with meat
• Candies nuts
• Cassoulet 
• Caviar
• Charcuterie
• Cheese
• Choucroute garnie
• Clams, not live
• Cocoa butter for food
• Coconut butter
• Coconut milk
• Coconut milk for culinary purposes
• Coconut milk-based beverages
• Coconut, desiccated
• Coconut fat
• Coconut oil for food
• Compotes
• Condensed milk
• Corn dogs
• Cottage cheese
• Cottage cheese fritters
• Cranberry compote
• Crayfish, not live
• Cream [dairy products]
• Croquettes
• Crustaceans, not live
• Crystallized fruits / frosted fruits
• Curd

D

• Dates
• Duck confits

E

• Edible ant larvae, prepared
• Edible birds’ nests
• Edible fats
• Edible flowers, dried
• Edible insects, not live
• Eggs*
• Extra virgin olive oil for food

F

• Falafel 
• Fat-based spreads for bread slices
• Fatty substances for the manufacture of edible fats
• Fermented baked milk
• Fish fillets
• Fish, not live
• Fish, preserved
• Fish, tinned/ fish, canned 
• Fish meal for human consumption
• Fish mousses
• Fish roe, prepared
• Fish-based foodstuffs
• Fish-based snack food
• Flavoured nuts
• Freeze-dried meat/ lyophilized meat
• Freeze-dried/ lyophilized vegetables
• Frozen fruits
• Fruit, preserved
• Fruit, processed 
• Fruit, stewed
• Fruit jelly spreads
• Fruit pulp
• Fruit salads
• Fruit peel
• Fruit chips
• Fruit preserved in alcohol
• Fruit-based concentrate for cooking
• Fruit-based snack food
• Fruits, tinned/ canned

G

• Game, not live
• Gelatine*
• Gherkins
• Ginger jam
• Ginger, preserved
• Guacamole 

H

• Ham
• Hash browns
• Hazelnuts, prepared
• Herrings, not live
• Hot dog sausages
• Hummus 

I

• Isinglass for food

J

• Jams
• Jellies for food, other than confectionery

K

• Kephir/ kefir 
• Kimchi 
• Klipfish [salted & dried cod]
• Kumys/ koumiss 

L

• Lactic acid drinks
• Lard 
• Laver, preserved
• Lecithin for culinary purposes
• Lemon juice for culinary purposes
• Lentils, preserved
• Linseed oil for food/ flaxseed oil for food
• Liver pâté / liver pastes
• Liver
• Lobsters, not live
• Low-fat potato chips/ potato crisps

M

• Maize oil for food/ corn oil for food
• Margarine
• Marmalade
• Meat
• Meat jellies
• Meat extracts
• Meat substitutes
• Meat-based snack food
• Meat, preserved
• Meat, tinned/ canned
• Milk
• Milk beverages, milk predominating
• Milk products
• Milkshakes
• Milk ferments for culinary purposes
• Milk substitutes
• Mollusks/ mollusks, not live
• Mushrooms, preserved
• Mussels, not live

N

• Non-alcoholic eggnog
• Nut-based spreads
• Nuts, prepared

O

• Oat milk
• Oils for food
• Olive oil for food
• Olives, preserved
• Omelettes/ omelets 
• Onion rings
• Onions, preserved
• Oysters, not live

P

• Palm kernel oil for food
• Palm oil for food
• Peanut butter
• Peanut milk
• Peanut milk for culinary purposes
• Peanut milk-based beverages
• Peanuts, prepared
• Peas, preserved
• Pectin for culinary purposes
• Pickled ginger
• Pickles
• Plant-based imitation meat
• Pollen prepared as foodstuff
• Pork
• Potato crisps/ potato chips
• Potato fritters
• Potato flakes
• Potato-based dumplings
• Poultry, not live
• Powdered eggs
• Powdered milk
• Prawns, not live
• Preparations for making bouilion
• Preparations for making soup
• Preserved garlic
• Preserved peppers
• Pressed fruit paste

Q

• Quark 

R

• Raisins
• Rape oil for food/ colza oil for food
• Ratatouille 
• Rennet
• Rice milk 
• Rice milk for culinary purposes

S

• Salmon, not live
• Salted meats
• Salted fish
• Sardines, not live
• Satay 
• Sauerkraut
• Sausage casings, natural or artificial
• Sausages
• Sausages in batter
• Sea-cucumbers, not live
• Seaweed extracts for food
• Seeds, prepared
• Sesame oil for food
• Shellfish, not live
• Shrimps, not live
• Silkworm chrysalis, for human consumption
• Smetana 
• Snail eggs for consumption
• Soups
• Soured milk
• Soya bean oil for food
• Soya beans, preserved, for food
• Soya milk
• Soya patties
• Spiny lobsters, not live
• Suet for food
• Sunflower oil for food
• Sunflower seeds, prepared
• Sweet corn, processed

T

• Tahini
• Tajine/ tagine [prepared meat, fish, or vegetable dish]
• Tempeh   
• Tofu
• Tofu patties
• Tofu skin
• Tomato purée
• Tomato juice for cooking
• Tomato paste
• Tripe
• Truffles, preserved
• Tuna, not live

V

• Vegetable soup preparations
• Vegetable juices for cooking
• Vegetable salads
• Vegetable mousses
• Vegetable marrow paste
• Vegetable-based concentrate for cooking
• Vegetable-based cream
• Vegetable-based prepared meals for toddlers
• Vegetable-based snack food
• Vegetable-based spreads
• Vegetables, preserved
• Vegetables, processed
• Vegetables, cooked
• Vegetables, dried
• Vegetables, tinned/ canned
• Verjuice for culinary purposes

W

• Whey
• Whipped cream
• White of eggs
• White pudding

Y

• Yakitori 
• Yoghurt/ yogurt
• Yolk of eggs

Conclusion 

Trademark Class 29 plays a crucial role in the international trademark classification system, categorizing goods related to foods and food products. This class encompasses many items, including dairy products, meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, and other perishable and non-perishable food items.

Protecting your trademark in Class 29 can be vital for businesses in the food industry, as it provides legal exclusivity and safeguards your brand identity. However, it is essential to ensure that your trademark is distinctive and not in conflict with existing trademarks within this class. To successfully register and protect your trademark in Class 29, it is advisable to conduct a comprehensive trademark search, file a trademark application, and work closely with the relevant trademark office. Additionally, staying informed about changes in trademark laws and regulations is crucial to effectively maintain and enforce your rights in this class.

Ultimately, Trademark Class 29 offers a valuable means of securing and defending your brand identity in the competitive and diverse world of food products, ensuring that your customers can trust the quality and origin of your offerings.

LegalPillers is here to help you in reducing the complications of trademark registration and classification effectively and make sure that your brand is adequately safeguarded within this vital class. Choose LegalPillers as your trusted partner for classifying and registering the trademark under this class.

(FAQs) about Trademark Class 29

1. What does Trademark Class 29 cover?

● Trademark Class 29 covers goods related to foods, specifically meat, fish, poultry, and various processed and preserved food products.

2. Why is it important to classify food products under Class 29?

● Proper classification in Class 29 ensures that your trademark is associated with the specific category of food products you produce or sell, granting you legal protection and exclusivity within that category.

3. Can I register a trademark for a specific food recipe in Class 29?

● No, trademark registration typically doesn’t protect recipes. Trademarks protect brand names, logos, and symbols associated with food products, not recipes.

4. What are some examples of goods in Class 29?

● Goods in Class 29 include meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, preserved fruits, vegetables, nuts, edible oils, and various canned and packaged foods.

5. Can I register a trademark for a vegan or vegetarian food product brand in Class 29?

● Yes, you can register a trademark for vegan or vegetarian food products in Class 29, just like any other food product. The classification is based on the type of food, not its ingredients. 

6. How do I determine the appropriate class for my food product?

● Consult the Nice Classification system and consider the nature and purpose of your food product. If it falls within the scope of Class 29, that’s the appropriate class.

7. Can I file a trademark in multiple classes, including Class 29?

● Yes, you can file a trademark in multiple classes if your business deals with goods or services that belong to different categories. It allows you to protect your trademark across various product lines.

8. How long does a trademark registration in Class 29 last?

● The duration of trademark registration varies by country but typically lasts for ten years, renewable indefinitely as long as you continue to use and protect your trademark.

9. Can I use a similar trademark to one already registered in Class 29?

● Using a similar trademark to one already registered in Class 29 can lead to trademark infringement issues. It is advisable to conduct a thorough trademark search to identify potential conflicts.

10. How can I enforce my trademark rights in Class 29 against infringers?

● You can enforce your trademark rights by sending cease and desist letters, negotiating with infringers, or pursuing legal action if necessary. Consult a trademark attorney for guidance on the best approach.

11. Can I license or sell my trademark rights in Class 29?

● Yes, you can license or sell your trademark rights in Class 29 to other individuals or businesses, which can provide a source of revenue and create strategic partnerships.

12. What is the Madrid Protocol for international trademark protection in Class 29?

● The Madrid Protocol allows you to seek international trademark protection in multiple countries by submitting a single application. It is a cost-effective way to expand your trademark’s reach.

13. Can I change the goods covered by my trademark registration in Class 29?

● You may be able to amend the goods covered by your trademark registration under certain circumstances. Consult your trademark attorney or the relevant trademark office for guidance.

14. Are there any restrictions on the use of trademarks in Class 29?

● Trademarks registered in Class 29 are protected for the specific goods they cover. Using the mark consistently and actively to maintain and enforce trademark rights is crucial.

15. What is the “use in commerce” requirement for trademark registration in Class 29?

● In many jurisdictions, including the United States, trademark registration in Class 29 requires demonstrating “use in commerce”. It means using the trademark on the specified goods in the ordinary course of trade.

16. Can a generic term be registered as a trademark in Class 29? 

Generic terms that describe the product are generally not eligible for trademark registration. Trademarks should be distinctive and not purely descriptive.

17. How much does it cost to register a trademark in Class 29?

● The cost of trademark registration in Class 29 varies by country and jurisdiction. It includes filing fees, attorney fees (if you choose to hire one), and maintenance fees. Consult with the relevant trademark office or a legal professional for cost details specific to your situation.

18. What is the role of a trademark attorney in Class 29 registration?

● A trademark attorney can assist you in conducting trademark searches, preparing and filing applications, navigating the registration process, protecting your trademark rights, and ensuring that your registration complies with legal requirements.

19. Can I file a trademark application for Class 29 online?

● Many trademark offices offer online filing options. Check with the relevant trademark office in your jurisdiction for their specific application procedures, which may include online filing.

20. What steps should I take to effectively protect my trademark in Class 29?

● To protect your trademark in Class 29, conduct a comprehensive trademark search, file a trademark application, use the mark consistently, enforce your rights when necessary, and stay informed about changes in trademark laws and regulations in your jurisdiction. Consulting with a trademark attorney is also advisable for expert guidance.