Industrial Oils, Fuels & Lubricants

Trademark Class 4 under the NICE Classification covers industrial oils, greases, fuels, lubricants, candles, and energy sources used in machines, vehicles, factories, heating, and lighting.

If your business manufactures or sells engine oils, lubricants, fuels, diesel, petrol, kerosene, wax, candles, charcoal, gas cylinders, or any form of combustible energy, your trademark must be registered in Class 4.

This class is crucial for industries like automotive, manufacturing, power, energy, machinery, and household lighting products.

#🧾 Detailed List of Goods Covered under Class 4

A. Industrial Oils & Greases

• Industrial oils for machinery

• Hydraulic oils and compressor oils

• Synthetic oils and mineral oils

• Automotive lubricants, engine oils, gear oils

• Transmission fluids and brake oils

B. Fuels & Combustible Materials

• Petrol, diesel, kerosene, gasoline

• LPG, CNG, PNG and industrial gases (non-medical)

• Charcoal, firewood, coal briquettes

• Biofuels, ethanol fuels, furnace oil

• Propane, butane, natural gas

C. Lubricants & Mechanical Fluids

• Grease for machines and motors

• Anti-friction compounds

• Mould release oils

• Cutting oils and machining lubricants

• Lubricants for automotive maintenance

D. Candles, Light & Wax Products

• Candles of all types

• Wax and paraffin for lighting

• Lamp oil and household fuel

• Decorative and scented candles

E. Energy Storage & Heating Materials

• Solid fuels for heating

• Industrial fuel additives

• Smokeless fuels

• Candle wicks and fire starters

#🚫 What’s Not Included in Class 4

#💡 Practical Tips for Trademark Applicants

✅ Always specify products clearly:

• “Automotive engine oils,”

• “Gas and fuel products,”

• “Industrial greases,”

• “Candles and wax products.”

✅ Use broad wording like:

“Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks.”

✅ If your business also sells machinery or vehicles, add Class 7 or Class 12.

✅ For retailing or distribution of oils/fuels, include Class 35.

#🧠 Summary

Trademark Class 4 covers all types of oils, greases, lubricants, fuels, gas, and candles used in machines, vehicles, factories, and household lighting.
If your business deals in energy or lubrication products, your trademark must be registered in Class 4.

#❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Are petrol and diesel included?
✅ Yes, fuels and petroleum products fall under Class 4.

Q2. Are engine oils and greases included?
✅ Yes, all lubricants and oils for machines and automobiles.

Q3. Are candles included in Class 4?
✅ Yes, candles, wax lights, and wicks belong here.

Q4. Are LPG/CNG cylinders included?
✅ Gas (as product) is included, but gas containers/cylinders belong to Class 6.

Q5. Are medicinal gases covered?
❌ No, they fall under Class 5.