#Introduction
Trademark Class 04 covers industrial oils, greases, fuels, and energy-related products, including solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels and all kinds of lubricating preparations.
If your business deals in petroleum products, renewable energy, greases, or industrial lubricants, your trademark must be registered under Class 04.
This class is crucial for manufacturers and distributors in the automotive, manufacturing, aviation, and power generation industries.
#🧾 Detailed List of Goods Covered under Class 04
A. Industrial Oils and Greases
Industrial oils for machinery and manufacturing
Motor oils, gear oils, engine oils, hydraulic oils
Lubricating greases for machinery and vehicles
Industrial greases for metal cutting, drilling, and polishing
Compressor oils and turbine oils
Oils for textile machines, sewing machines, and industrial tools
Mould release oils for metal casting and construction
Oils for air compressors and transformers
Insulating oils for electrical transformers and circuits
B. Lubricants and Lubricating Preparations
Lubricants for vehicles, machinery, and engines
Anti-rust oils, anti-friction agents, and corrosion-preventive oils
Lubricating graphite, greases, and compounds
Lubricating waxes for mechanical and industrial use
Dry film lubricants and solid lubricants
Chain lubricants and penetrating oils
Cutting fluids for metalworking
Industrial oils with additives for reducing wear and tear
C. Fuels and Energy Products
Petrol, diesel, kerosene, and gasoline
Aviation fuels and jet fuel
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), propane, butane
Solid fuels such as coal, charcoal, briquettes, coke
Biofuels, biodiesel, and renewable energy fuels
Wood pellets and compressed natural gas (CNG)
Synthetic fuels and hydrogen fuel
Electrical energy and renewable energy (classified as fuels in trade context)
D. Candles and Lighting Products
Candles, wax candles, paraffin candles
Tapers, tealights, and decorative candles
Lamp oils and illuminating oils
Wicks for lamps and candles
Night lights (candle-based)
Fuel for oil lamps and heaters
E. Other Industrial Preparations
Dust-absorbing, wetting, and binding compositions
Oils for preservation of leather and wood
Anti-rust and anti-corrosion preparations (non-chemical)
Paraffin wax and petroleum wax
Lubricating compositions for rubber, textiles, and plastics manufacturing
Additives for lubricants and greases
#🚫 What’s Not Included in Class 04
Chemical additives for lubricants → Class 01
Paints, varnishes, or colorants → Class 02
Cleaning agents, soaps, detergents → Class 03
Fuels of nuclear origin → Class 12 or 13 (depending on use)
Candlesticks and lighting apparatus → Class 11
#đź’ˇ Practical Tips for Trademark Applicants
Mention the type of fuel or oil in your application (e.g., “automotive lubricants,” “biofuel,” “industrial grease”).
If your business manufactures multiple products (like candles + oils), include them all in the same application under this class.
Use broad but relevant terms such as “industrial oils and greases; fuels (including motor spirit); candles and illuminating materials.”
If you’re dealing with renewable energy fuels (like bioethanol or hydrogen), they still fall under Class 04.
#🧠Summary
Trademark Class 04 protects trademarks for products that lubricate, power, or illuminate.
It includes everything from motor oils and industrial greases to biofuels and candles.
If your business produces or sells energy or lubrication-based goods, registering your trademark in Class 04 is essential to safeguard your brand identity.
#âť“ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What products are included under Class 04?
Industrial oils, greases, fuels (solid, liquid, or gas), and candles all fall under Class 04.
Q2. Are lubricants for cars and bikes included here?
Yes, automotive lubricants, motor oils, and greases for vehicles are all covered.
Q3. Is electricity included in this class?
Yes, electrical energy (when traded as a commodity) can be protected under Class 04.
Q4. Are candles and lamp oils included?
Yes, both candles and lamp oils are part of Class 04.
Q5. Are chemical additives for lubricants part of Class 04?
No, the additives themselves fall under Class 01 (chemicals).
Q6. Is renewable energy fuel (like biodiesel) covered?
Yes, biodiesel, bioethanol, and hydrogen fuels fall under Class 04.
Q7. Are oils used in cosmetics included?
No, cosmetic or massage oils fall under Class 03, not Class 04.
