Trademark Class 5 under the NICE Classification covers pharmaceuticals, medicinal preparations, health supplements, disinfectants, sanitizers, baby food, veterinary medicines, and medical hygiene products.
If your business manufactures or sells medicines, ayurvedic products, syrups, tablets, sanitizers, dietary supplements, antiseptics, or medical disinfectants, your trademark must be registered in Class 5.
This class is essential for businesses in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, FMCG, medical hygiene, veterinary medicine, and wellness.
#🧾 Detailed List of Goods Covered Under Class 5
A. Medicines & Pharmaceutical Preparations
Tablets, capsules, syrups, injections
Antibiotics, vaccines, painkillers
Cough syrups, antacids, fever medicines
Ayurvedic, herbal, homoeopathic medicines
Prescription and OTC medicines
B. Dietary & Nutritional Supplements
Protein powders and nutrition drinks
Multivitamin supplements
Immunity boosters, calcium and iron supplements
Herbal health supplements
Infant formulas and baby food
C. Medical & Sanitary Products
Hand sanitizers and disinfectants
Antiseptic liquids and germ-killing solutions
Medicated soaps and shampoos
Bandages, wound dressing, cotton, gauze
First aid kits and disinfectant tissues
D. Veterinary & Animal Medicines
Veterinary medicines and injections
Animal feed medicated supplements
Deworming solutions, antiseptics for animals
Nutritional feed supplements
E. Diagnostic & Medicated Products
Diagnostic reagents (for medical use)
Antibacterial sprays
Medicated toothpaste and mouthwash
Medicated skin creams and ointments
Fungicidal and antibacterial preparations
#🚫 What’s Not Included in Class 5
❌ Item | ✅ Goes To |
|---|---|
Cosmetic products (cream, perfume, shampoo) | Class 3 |
Medical machinery/equipment | Class 10 |
Non-medicated supplements or beverages | Class 32 |
Non-medicated disinfectants for cleaning | Class 3 |
Fitness or diet food products | Class 29 / 30 |
#💡 Practical Tips for Trademark Applicants
✅ Always specify the category clearly:
"Pharmaceutical preparations,"
"Ayurvedic medicines,"
"Sanitizers and disinfectants,"
"Dietary and nutritional supplements."
✅ Use broad protective wording:
“Pharmaceutical and medicinal preparations; sanitary preparations; dietetic food and substances for medical use; disinfectants; veterinary preparations; baby food.”
✅ If you make medical equipment also, include Class 10.
✅ If you sell through pharmacies or online marketplaces, include Class 35 for retail services.
#🧠 Summary
Trademark Class 5 covers medicines, health supplements, medical disinfectants, antiseptics, baby food, and veterinary products.
If your brand is in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, ayurvedic, or hygiene products, your trademark must be registered under Class 5.
#❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Are herbal or ayurvedic medicines included?
✅ Yes, all herbal, ayurvedic and homoeopathic medicines belong to Class 5.
Q2. Is baby food part of Class 5?
✅ Yes, infant formula and baby nutritional products are included.
Q3. Are hand sanitizers included?
✅ Yes, sanitizers and antiseptics belong under Class 5.
Q4. Are vitamins and protein powders covered?
✅ Yes, if they are for medical or nutritional use.
Q5. Are medical devices included?
❌ No, devices and instruments fall under Class 10.
