#Trademark Class 16 – Complete Guide for Applicants
Trademark Class 16 under the NICE Classification covers paper goods, stationery, packaging materials, and certain processed religious articles supplied as puja samagri, when they are prepared, finished, and packed for ceremonial use.
Phool Batti, also known as Flower Wicks, are decorative puja wicks made using cotton and dried/artificial flowers, specially designed for diya lighting during puja, aarti, temples, festivals, and religious ceremonies. They enhance the aesthetic and spiritual appeal of diya lighting and are widely used in homes and temples.
When Phool Batti is processed, shaped, decorated, packed, and sold strictly as puja samagri, it is appropriately classified under Trademark Class 16.
If your business manufactures or sells Phool Batti / Flower Wicks for religious purposes, your brand should be registered under Class 16 for trademark protection.
This class is essential for puja samagri brands, temple suppliers, religious product manufacturers, and spiritual goods companies.
#🧾 Detailed List of Goods Covered Under Class 16 (Relevant to Phool Batti)
#A. Religious & Puja Use Articles
Phool batti for diya
Flower wicks for puja
Temple-use decorative batti
Aarti diya wicks
#B. Packaged & Prepared Puja Samagri
Ready-to-use phool batti
Decorated diya wicks
Puja kits containing flower batti
#C. Ceremonial & Ritual Supplies
Phool batti for festivals
Decorative diya lighting accessories
Puja and aarti consumables
#D. Religious Kits & Packaging Items
Puja samagri packets with phool batti
Printed puja kits including flower wicks
Religious ceremonial kits
#🚫 What’s NOT Included in Class 16
❌ Item | ✅ Goes To |
|---|---|
Raw cotton or cotton fiber | Class 31 |
Cotton yarn or textile thread | Class 23 |
Decorative artificial flowers (standalone) | Class 26 |
Medicinal cotton products | Class 5 |
Puja or priest services | Class 45 |
Retail puja samagri shop | Class 35 |
#💡 Practical Tips for Trademark Applicants
#✅ Clearly mention product description:
“Phool batti for puja,”
“Flower wicks for diya,”
“Decorative puja batti,”
“Processed flower wicks for religious use.”
#✅ Use strong legal wording:
“Religious puja samagri; phool batti; flower wicks for diya and aarti; packaged ceremonial lighting materials.”
#Additional Class Suggestions
If you sell phool batti online or in stores → Add Class 35
If phool batti is used as part of religious services → Add Class 45
If you sell artificial flowers separately → Add Class 26
#🧠 Summary
Trademark Class 16 covers Phool Batti (Flower Wicks) when sold as processed, decorative puja samagri meant for diya lighting and religious rituals.
If your business deals in flower wicks for puja and aarti, Class 16 is the correct trademark class for brand protection.
#❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is Phool Batti covered under Trademark Class 16?
✅ Yes, when sold as processed and packaged puja samagri, it falls under Class 16.
Q2. Can flower wicks be trademarked?
✅ Yes, puja samagri products including decorative wicks can be trademarked.
Q3. Are artificial flowers included in this class?
❌ Artificial flowers alone fall under Class 26.
Q4. Is cotton thread included here?
❌ Cotton yarn or thread belongs to Class 23.
Q5. Should I add Class 35 if I sell phool batti online?
✅ Yes, Class 35 is strongly recommended for retail and e-commerce activities.