Vehicles, Mobility Machines & Transport Equipment

Trademark Class 12 under the NICE Classification covers vehicles, land/air/water transport equipment, parts, fittings, mobility machines, and safety equipment used in vehicles.

If your business manufactures or sells cars, bikes, scooters, cycles, EV vehicles, auto parts, tyres, baby strollers, tractors, drones (transport), or mobility aids, then your trademark must be registered under Class 12.

This class is essential for automobile companies, EV manufacturers, bicycle brands, auto-component makers, tyre manufacturers, mobility solution startups, and heavy vehicle companies.

#🧾 Detailed List of Goods Covered Under Class 12

#A. Land Vehicles & Mobility Machines

• Cars, SUVs, jeeps, taxis

• Motorcycles, scooters, mopeds

• Electric vehicles (EV cars, EV bikes, e-rickshaws)

• Bicycles, e-bikes, tricycles

• Auto-rickshaws, buses, minibuses

• Golf carts, wheelchairs (non-medical), mobility scooters

#B. Vehicle Parts, Fittings & Accessories

• Engines for land vehicles

• Brake pads, brake discs, clutches

• Gearboxes, transmissions

• Suspension parts, shock absorbers

• Mirrors, wipers, bumpers

• Seats, seat belts, airbags

• Steering wheels, horns

• Body panels, vehicle chassis

#C. Tyres, Tubes & Wheels

• Tyres for cars, bikes, trucks

• Inner tubes, air pumps

• Alloy wheels, wheel rims

• Puncture repair kits

#D. Transport Safety & Security Equipment

• Anti-theft devices for vehicles

• Vehicle alarms, immobilizers

• Safety helmets for riders

• Child safety seats for cars

#E. Agricultural & Heavy Vehicles

• Tractors, harvesters

• Trailers and trolleys

• Earth movers, bulldozers, loaders

• Construction vehicles (dumpers, excavators)

#F. Water & Air Transport Vehicles

• Boats, ships, yachts

• Propellers, rudders

• Airplanes, gliders

• Drones used for transport (non-military)

#🚫 What’s NOT Included in Class 12

#💡 Practical Tips for Trademark Applicants

#✅ Clearly mention product category:

• “Automobiles,”

• “Electric vehicles,”

• “Vehicle parts & fittings,”

• “Tyres & tubes,”

• “Agricultural vehicles.”

#✅ Use strong legal wording:

“Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; parts and fittings for vehicles.”

#Additional Class Suggestions

• If you run an auto dealership or online vehicle store → Add Class 35

• If you provide vehicle repair or maintenance → Add Class 37

• If you manufacture vehicle software → Add Class 9

• If you sell fuel, oils, grease → Add Class 4

#🧠 Summary

Trademark Class 12 covers all vehicles, transport machines, EVs, auto parts, tyres, wheels, and mobility equipment.
If your business deals in automobiles or their parts, Class 12 is compulsory for trademark protection.

#❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Are electric vehicles included in Class 12?
✅ Yes, all types of EV cars, EV scooters, and battery-operated vehicles.

Q2. Are tyres and wheels included?
✅ Yes, tyres, tubes, rims, and wheels fall under Class 12.

Q3. Are auto parts covered?
✅ Yes, all mechanical vehicle parts and fittings are included.

Q4. Are drones included?
✅ Only drones used for transport (non-military) are included.

Q5. Are tractors and heavy machinery vehicles included?
✅ Yes, agricultural and construction vehicles fall under Class 12.