A registration in Class 25 (clothing) does not protect you in Class 35 (retail and online stores) — which is why many product businesses file in a goods class and Class 35. Choosing classes is a commercial judgment: too few leaves gaps, too many wastes money and invites challenges for non-use.
Common Indian SMB combinations
- D2C apparel brand — Class 25 (clothing) + Class 35 (retail/e-commerce).
- Food products — Class 29/30 (the foods) + Class 35, sometimes 43 (outlets).
- Software/SaaS — Class 9 (software) + Class 42 (software services).
The description inside the class matters as much as the class number — it defines exactly what your registration covers.