Class 42: Software & IT services
Trademark Class 42 in India covers scientific and technological services, software development and SaaS (online, non-downloadable software), IT services, web and app design, cloud hosting, design, architecture and testing.
Software and apps: downloadable apps and software are Class 9; SaaS, online platforms and software development are Class 42. Most software businesses file both. Which class for software and apps →
Typical goods and services
- Software development and SaaS
- IT services and consulting
- Website and app development
- Cloud hosting
- Interior design and architecture
- Testing and research labs
Write the goods or services precisely when filing; the description can be narrowed later but never widened.
Often filed with
Government fee: ₹4,500 (individual, startup, MSME) or ₹9,000 per class. Fee calculator
Recent filings in class 42
4,779 class 42 marks on TrademarkVista
ENZI8080258 · Class 42 · Logo · filed 23 Oct 2026Fashion design services; Fashion design consultancy; Design of fashion accessories; Providing information about fashion…Filed02ENZI8077607 · Class 42 · Word · filed 22 Oct 2026Fashion design services; Fashion design consultancy; Design of fashion accessories; Providing information about fashion…Under exam03WAAS - WISDOM AS A SERVICE8076311 · Class 42 · Word · filed 21 Oct 2026Artificial intelligence as a service [aiaas]; computer programming services for data processing; computer software…Under exam04SOAFEE8065943 · Class 42 · Word · filed 15 Oct 2026Design of standardised and open computer software architectures, namely, computer software systems featuring modular…Advertised05
Earthio8065205 · Class 42 · Logo · filed 15 Oct 2026Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial…Filed06STACK8060059 · Class 42 · Word · filed 13 Oct 2026Computer programming; computer software design; rental of computer software for product testing and development…Under exam07ALPHAGREP8052990 · Class 42 · Word · filed 9 Oct 2026Providing online trading platform for securities brokerage; Providing an online trading platform for hedge funds…Advertised08
JAYHIND BHUJ8047928 · Class 42 · Logo · filed 7 Oct 2026Scientific and technological examination, authentication, grading and evaluation of coins, medals, tokens, banknotes…Under exam09
OSWAL ANTIQUES8047923 · Class 42 · Logo · filed 7 Oct 2026Scientific and technological examination, authentication, grading and evaluation of coins, medals, tokens, banknotes…Under exam10DECADE8043438 · Class 42 · Word · filed 6 Oct 2026Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial…Advertised11EARTHEV8043373 · Class 42 · Word · filed 6 Oct 2026Design services, research in the field of manufacturing machinery, design, research and manufacturing of battery and…Under exam12
PentaGuard8040477 · Class 42 · Logo · filed 4 Oct 2026Engineering, scientific and technological services; design and engineering of solar photovoltaic power plants and…AdvertisedBusinesses that file in Class 42
Class 42 questions
What does trademark class 42 cover?
Class 42 (services) covers scientific and technological services, software development and SaaS (online, non-downloadable software), IT services, web and app design, cloud hosting, design, architecture and testing. Examples: Software development and SaaS, IT services and consulting, Website and app development, Cloud hosting, Interior design and architecture.
How much does it cost to register a trademark in class 42?
The government fee is ₹4,500 for an individual, startup or small enterprise, and ₹9,000 for a company or other applicant, per class, when filed online.
Which other classes are filed with class 42?
Businesses in class 42 often also file in class 9 (Electronics & software), class 35 (Retail, advertising, business), class 38 (Telecom). Each extra class needs its own fee.
How do I check if a name is already registered in class 42?
Search the name on TrademarkVista with class 42 selected. It checks the Indian register for the same spelling, similar spellings and names that sound alike.