Trademark Class 45: Legal and Security Services
Last updated: 20 June 2025
Trademark Class 45 covers a wide range of personal, legal, security, and social services provided to individuals and organizations. This class protects service marks for businesses offering these specialized services.
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Overview
Trademark Class 45 includes diverse services that cater to personal needs, legal requirements, and security concerns. This class covers services provided by individuals or organizations to meet the personal, social, and legal needs of others.
It includes adoption agencies, legal services, security services, personal care services, and social networking services. Registering under Class 45 helps secure exclusive rights for service providers in these specialized fields, ensuring brand protection in these growing service sectors. For more details, visit the official website of Intellectual Property India.
Key Categories Under Class 45
- Personal Services: Babysitting, pet sitting, personal security
- Legal Services: Arbitration, mediation, legal consultancy
- Security Services: Guard services, alarm monitoring, detective services
- Social Services: Dating, marriage agencies, social networking
- Special Event Services: Wedding planning, funeral services
- Intellectual Property Services: Copyright management, domain registration
Services Classified Under Class 45
Services Not Classified Under Class 45
Intellectual Properties You Should Trademark Under Class 45
- Service Marks: The names of your personal or legal services
- Logos: Distinctive symbols representing your service business
- Slogans: Catchphrases associated with your services
- Service Designs: Unique service methodologies with brand recognition
- Trade Dress: The overall visual appearance of your service delivery
- Certification Marks: For qualifying service providers in your network
- Collective Marks: For associations of service providers
Why Register Under Class 45
- Exclusive Rights: Gain legal protection for your service offerings and prevent competitors from using similar marks in this sensitive sector.
- Brand Recognition: Establish your service brand identity in competitive personal and legal service markets.
- Market Expansion: Protection facilitates expansion into new service areas with established brand recognition.
- Legal Protection: Ability to take legal action against service mark infringement.
- Asset Value: Service marks can appreciate in value and become important business assets.
- 10-Year Protection: Initial registration lasts 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely.
- Begin your trademark registration process with TMZON — take the first step toward protecting your service brand.
Registration Process
- Before registering under Class 45, make sure your service mark is available. Use our free Trademark Search tool to check availability and view relevant trademark information.
- Trademark Search: Conduct a comprehensive search to ensure your service mark is available in the personal/legal services category.
- Application Preparation: Gather all necessary information and documentation specific to service businesses.
- Filing: Submit your application with the appropriate trademark office.
- Examination: The trademark office reviews your application for compliance.
- Publication: Your mark is published for opposition by third parties.
- Registration: If no opposition, your service mark is registered and protected.
- Maintenance: File periodic renewals to maintain your trademark rights in the service industry.
Why Choose TMZON
- Service Industry Expertise: Specialized knowledge in personal and legal service trademarks.
- Comprehensive Searches: Thorough clearance searches to minimize rejection risks in service industries.
- Streamlined Process: Efficient handling of all paperwork and filings for your service business.
- Global Protection: Assistance with international service mark registration.
- Ongoing Support: Monitoring and enforcement services to protect your service mark.
- Cost-Effective: Competitive pricing with transparent fee structures for service providers.