Trademark Class 12: Vehicles and Vehicle Parts

Last updated: 20 June 2025

Trademark Class 12 covers vehicles and transportation equipment for land, air, and water, along with their components and accessories. This class protects brands in the automotive, aerospace, and marine industries.

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Trademark Class 12 includes all types of vehicles and their essential parts, from automobiles and aircraft to bicycles and boats. This class covers complete vehicles, structural components, and functional accessories that enable transportation.

It includes both motorized and non-motorized vehicles, along with safety devices and control mechanisms. Registering under Class 12 helps secure exclusive rights for businesses in the transportation sector, ensuring brand protection across this competitive industry. For more details, visit the official website of Intellectual Property India.

Key Categories Under Class 12

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  • Land Vehicles: Automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, and their components
  • Air Vehicles: Aircraft, spacecraft, and related equipment
  • Water Vehicles: Boats, ships, and marine transportation devices
  • Vehicle Parts: Engines, brakes, transmissions, and structural elements
  • Safety Devices: Airbags, seatbelts, and anti-theft systems
  • Control Systems: Steering wheels, pedals, and navigation components

Goods Classified Under Class 12

Adhesive rubber patches for repairing inner tubes
Aeronautical apparatus and machines
Aeroplanes and aircraft
Air cushion vehicles
Air pumps (vehicle accessories)
Airbags (safety devices for automobiles)
Ambulances
Amphibious vehicles
Anti-dazzle devices for vehicles
Anti-skid chains
Anti-theft devices for vehicles
Armoured vehicles
Audible warning systems for cycles
Automobile bodies and chassis
Automobile tires and chains
Axles for vehicles
Bicycle parts (saddles, bells, tires, chains)
Bicycles and tricycles
Boats and marine vessels
Brake systems (pads, discs, linings)
Bumpers for automobiles
Cable transport apparatus
Camping cars and motor homes
Caravans
Casters for trolleys
Chassis for vehicles
Clutches for land vehicles
Concrete mixing vehicles
Direction indicators for vehicles
Driving motors for land vehicles
Electric vehicles
Engines for land vehicles
Frames for bicycles
Gear boxes for vehicles
Golf carts
Handle bars for bicycles
Head-rests for vehicle seats
Horns for vehicles
Hub caps
Hydraulic circuits for vehicles
Inner tubes for tires
Jet engines for land vehicles
Locomotives
Luggage carriers for vehicles
Military vehicles
Mopeds and motorcycles
Motor buses and coaches
Motor cars and automobiles
Mudguards
Non-skid devices for tires
Parachutes
Pedals for cycles
Pneumatic tires
Propulsion mechanisms for vehicles
Pushchairs and baby carriages
Railway rolling stock
Rearview mirrors
Refrigerated vehicles
Remote control vehicles (non-toy)
Repair outfits for inner tubes
Rims for vehicle wheels
Rudders for boats
Safety belts for vehicles
Scooters (vehicles)
Screw-propellers for boats
Seaplanes
Shock absorbers for vehicles
Ski lifts
Snowmobiles
Space vehicles
Spoilers for vehicles
Steering wheels
Suspension systems
Tractors
Trailers
Transmission systems
Treads for retreading tires
Tubeless tires
Turbines for land vehicles
Tyres for vehicle wheels
Vehicle seats and covers
Wheelchairs
Windscreens and wipers
Yachts

Goods Not Classified Under Class 12

Electric motors (Class 7)
Radio controlled toy vehicles (Class 28)
Vehicle cleaning preparations (Class 3)
Vehicle lubricants (Class 4)
Vehicle paints (Class 2)
Vehicle repair services (Class 37)
Vehicle rental services (Class 39)
Vehicle upholstery fabrics (Class 24)
Vehicle navigation software (Class 9)
Vehicle audio systems (Class 9)
Vehicle security systems (Class 9)
Vehicle diagnostic apparatus (Class 9)
Vehicle maintenance chemicals (Class 1)
Vehicle registration services (Class 36)
Vehicle insurance services (Class 36)
Vehicle dealership services (Class 35)
Vehicle washing installations (Class 37)
Vehicle parking services (Class 39)
Vehicle towing services (Class 39)
Vehicle driving schools (Class 41)

Intellectual Properties You Should Trademark Under Class 12

  • Vehicle Brand Names: Names of automobile, aircraft, or marine vehicle brands
  • Component Branding: Names for specialized vehicle parts or systems
  • Logos: Distinctive symbols for vehicle manufacturers or parts suppliers
  • Slogans: Catchphrases associated with vehicle brands
  • Product Designs: Unique vehicle or component designs
  • Service Marks: For companies providing vehicle-related services
  • Trade Dress: Distinctive vehicle appearances or packaging

Why Register Under Class 12

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  • Brand Protection: Secure exclusive rights to your vehicle brand in a competitive market
  • Market Differentiation: Distinguish your products from competitors
  • Legal Recourse: Ability to take action against counterfeit vehicle parts
  • Asset Value: Build brand equity in the transportation sector
  • Global Expansion: Protection facilitates international market entry
  • 10-Year Protection: Renewable trademark rights
  • Begin your trademark registration process with TMZON today.

Registration Process

  • Conduct a trademark search for your vehicle brand
  • Application Preparation: Gather vehicle specifications and branding details
  • Filing: Submit your application with vehicle-specific documentation
  • Examination: Review by trademark office (4-6 months)
  • Publication: Public notification period
  • Registration: Certificate issuance upon approval
  • Maintenance: Renew every 10 years

Why Choose TMZON

Why choose TMZON for trademark registration
  • Automotive Expertise: Specialized knowledge in vehicle trademarks
  • Comprehensive Searches: Thorough clearance for vehicle brands
  • Global Protection: International trademark strategies
  • Cost-Effective: Competitive pricing for manufacturers
  • Ongoing Support: Monitoring against counterfeit parts

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Common Vehicle Trademark Questions

Are electric vehicles included in Class 12?

Yes, all types of electric vehicles (cars, bikes, scooters) are classified under Class 12, while their electric motors fall under Class 7.

Does Class 12 cover vehicle navigation systems?

No, vehicle navigation systems are classified under Class 9. Class 12 covers the physical vehicles and their structural components.

Are toy vehicles included in Class 12?

No, toy vehicles fall under Class 28. Class 12 covers actual vehicles for transportation.

Can I trademark my vehicle repair service under Class 12?

No, vehicle repair services fall under Class 37. Class 12 covers physical vehicles and parts, not services.

Are vehicle lubricants in Class 12?

No, vehicle lubricants are classified under Class 4. Class 12 covers the vehicles themselves and their structural components.

Does Class 12 include vehicle upholstery?

Only pre-installed vehicle seats are included. Aftermarket upholstery fabrics fall under Class 24.