Musical Instruments & Sound-Producing Devices

Trademark Class 15 under the NICE Classification covers musical instruments, sound-producing devices, instrument accessories, and related mechanical components.

If your business manufactures or sells guitars, pianos, tablas, violins, drums, harmoniums, flutes, synthesizers, musical accessories, or instrument cases, your trademark must be registered under Class 15.

This class is essential for musical instrument manufacturers, music brands, orchestra suppliers, school instrument brands, and professional audio equipment sellers (non-electronic instruments).

#🧾 Detailed List of Goods Covered Under Class 15

#A. String Instruments

• Guitars, bass guitars

• Violins, violas, cellos

• Sitars, tanpura, veena

• Ukuleles, mandolins

#B. Percussion Instruments

• Drums, drum sets

• Tablas, dhol, dholak

• Congas, bongos

• Cajón, xylophones

• Tambourines and cymbals

#C. Wind & Brass Instruments

• Flutes, recorders

• Saxophones, clarinets

• Trumpets, trombones

• Bagpipes, harmonicas

#D. Keyboard & Electronic Instruments (Non-Digital)

• Pianos, grand pianos

• Harmoniums, accordions

• Organs, mechanical keyboards

• Non-digital synthesizers

#E. Instrument Accessories & Parts

• Instrument strings, bows, reeds

• Mouthpieces, tuning forks

• Drumsticks, straps, stands

• Guitar picks, capos

• Instrument cases, bags, covers

#F. Mechanical Musical Devices

• Music boxes

• Mechanical chimes

• Automated musical apparatus

#🚫 What’s NOT Included in Class 15

#💡 Practical Tips for Trademark Applicants

#✅ Clearly mention product type:

• “Musical instruments,”

• “Percussion instruments,”

• “String instruments and accessories,”

• “Wind instruments,”

• “Instrument parts and fittings.”

#✅ Use strong legal wording:

“Musical instruments; parts and fittings for musical instruments; mechanical musical devices.”

#Additional Class Suggestions

• If you sell music instruments through a showroom/shop → Add Class 35

• If you teach music or conduct classes → Add Class 41

• If you repair or service instruments → Add Class 37

• If you sell digital music gear or DJ systems → Add Class 9

#🧠 Summary

Trademark Class 15 covers musical instruments, sound-producing devices, accessories, and mechanical musical products.
If your business deals in any type of musical instrument or related components, Class 15 is essential for trademark protection.

#❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Are guitars and pianos included in Class 15?
✅ Yes, all standard musical instruments fall under Class 15.

Q2. Are digital keyboards included?
❌ No, electronic digital keyboards fall under Class 9.

Q3. Are tabla, harmonium, and Indian classical instruments included?
✅ Yes, all Indian traditional instruments are covered.

Q4. Are music boxes included?
✅ Yes, mechanical music boxes fall under Class 15.

Q5. Are toy musical instruments included?
❌ No, toy instruments go to Class 28.