Bel Patra (Bilva Leaves) – Sacred Leaf Offering for Shiv Puja

#Trademark Class 31 – Complete Guide for Applicants

Trademark Class 31 under the NICE Classification covers raw and unprocessed agricultural, horticultural, forestry products, natural plants, leaves, flowers, and items of plant origin.

Bel Patra, also known as Bilva Leaves, are sacred leaves offered exclusively to Lord Shiva and hold immense religious significance in Shiv Puja, temples, shravan rituals, maha shivratri, havan, and daily worship. Offering bel patra is believed to bring divine blessings, spiritual purification, and fulfillment of wishes.

Since Bel Patra is a natural, raw, and unprocessed plant product, it is correctly classified under Trademark Class 31.

If your business cultivates, supplies, packs, or sells Bel Patra for religious or ritual use, your brand must be registered under Class 31 for trademark protection.

This class is essential for temple suppliers, religious product vendors, plant cultivators, horticulture-based puja samagri businesses, and spiritual goods traders.

#🧾 Detailed List of Goods Covered Under Class 31 (Relevant to Bel Patra)

#A. Raw & Natural Religious Offerings

• Bel patra for puja

• Bilva leaves for shiv worship

• Temple-use bel leaves

• Sacred leaf offerings

#B. Agricultural & Plant-Based Products

• Fresh bel leaves

• Natural religious foliage

• Unprocessed sacred leaves

#C. Puja & Temple Use Natural Products

• Bel patra for abhishek rituals

• Leaves for shivling offerings

• Natural temple offerings

#D. Packaged Natural Religious Items

• Bundled bel patra for puja

• Fresh leaf packs for temples

• Natural puja plant products

#🚫 What’s NOT Included in Class 31

#💡 Practical Tips for Trademark Applicants

#✅ Clearly mention product description:

• “Bel patra for puja,”

• “Bilva leaves for shiv worship,”

• “Fresh sacred leaves,”

• “Natural religious offerings.”

#✅ Use strong legal wording:

“Raw and unprocessed agricultural and horticultural products; natural leaves; bel patra (bilva leaves) for religious and ritual use.”

#Additional Class Suggestions

• If you sell bel patra online or through shops → Add Class 35

• If bel patra is used in religious services → Add Class 45

• If you sell processed bel products → Add Class 3 or 5 (as applicable)

#🧠 Summary

Trademark Class 31 covers Bel Patra (Bilva Leaves) as a raw, natural, unprocessed religious offering used in Shiv Puja and temple rituals.
If your business deals in fresh bel leaves meant for religious use, Class 31 is the correct trademark class for brand protection.

#❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is Bel Patra covered under Trademark Class 31?
✅ Yes, as a raw and natural plant product, it falls under Class 31.

Q2. Can bel patra be trademarked?
✅ Yes, agricultural and natural religious products can be trademarked.

Q3. What if bel patra is processed into powder or medicine?
❌ Processed or medicinal products fall under Class 3 or Class 5.

Q4. Are dried leaves included here?
❌ Dried or processed leaves may move out of Class 31 depending on use.

Q5. Should I add Class 35 if I sell bel patra online?
✅ Yes, Class 35 is strongly recommended for retail and e-commerce activities.