Introduction to Trademark 41

Trademark Class 41 represents the domain where people share knowledge, express creativity, and provide entertainment. It acts as a hub of growth and inspiration, offering a range of services that encourage learning, creativity, and entertainment. From educational institutions to cultural performances, this class serves as the channel that enriches minds and captivates hearts.

This class covers services such as Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities that help people learn, encourage creativity, and bring joy and wonder. It mainly includes services consisting of all forms of education or training, services having the basic aim of the entertainment, amusement, or recreation of people, as well as the presentation of works of visual art or literature to the public for cultural or educational purposes.

 Let us discuss the products covered under Trademark Class 41 briefly:

a. Educational and Training Services: This includes services provided by schools, colleges, educational institutions, universities, tutoring, vocational training, and workshops  focused on enhancing knowledge and skills

Example: Savitribai Phule Pune University is a prominent educational institution in India, providing a range of academic programs and research opportunities.

b. Entertainment Services: This includes live performances, exhibitions, Film production, music concerts, theater performances, TV shows, online entertainment platforms.and events designed to captivate and entertain audiences.

Example: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. is a major entertainment company in India, involved in television broadcasting, film production, and digital content.

c. Sports and Recreational Activities:  This covers sports events, fitness programs, and recreational activities that promote physical well-being.

Example: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a prominent cricket league in India coveringsports events and entertainment, promoting physical activity and offering recreational enjoyment through its cricket tournaments.

d. Cultural and Artistic Services: This covers services such as Art exhibitions, cultural events, dance, and music performances.celebrating cultural heritage and offering creative workshops.

Example: NCPA (National Centre for the Performing Arts) is famous for providing a range of cultural events including music, dance, and theater.

e. Event Management: This includes planning and coordinating various aspects of events such as seminars, conferences, and exhibitions.including logistics, venue selection, and entertainment, to ensure their successful execution.

Example: E-Factor focuses on creating and managing high-profile corporate events and entertainment.

Inclusions and Exclusions under Trademark Class 41

Trademark Class 41  covers a wide range of products as discussed above. Below is a detailed breakdown of the specific items included and excluded from this classification.

Specific Inclusions in Trademark Class 41:

Organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes, arranging and conducting of conferences, congresses, and symposiums.

Translation and language interpretation services.

Publication of books and texts, other than publicity texts.

News reporters services, photographic reporting.

Photography

Film direction and production services, other than for advertising films.

Cultural, educational, or entertainment services provided by amusement parks, circuses, zoos, art galleries, and museums.

Sports and fitness training services.

Training of animals

Online gaming services

Gambling services, organization of lotteries.

Ticket reservation and booking services for entertainment, educational, and sporting events.

Certain writing services, for example, screenplay writing, and songwriting.

Specific Exclusions in Trademark Class 41:

Organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes (Class 35).

Writing and publication of publicity texts (Class 35).

News agency services (Class 38).

Radio and television broadcasting (Class 38).

Videoconferencing services (Class 38).

Technical writing (Class 42).

Day-nursery and crèche services (Class 43).

Health spa services (Class 44).

Planning and arranging wedding ceremonies (Class 45).

Steps involved in registering Trademark under Class 41

  • Initial Trademark Search for Trademark Class 41

Before starting with the registration process under Trademark Class 41, a detailed Trademark Search is required to be conducted to ensure that the proposed trademark is unique and does not conflict with existing trademarks under Trademark Class 41. Search can be carried out online through the official website of the Trademarks Registry (https://tmrsearch.ipindia.gov.in/tmrpublicsearch).

  • Prepare and Draft the Trademark Application for Trademark Class 41

For preparing and drafting the trademark application form (TM-A), the following information and documents are required to be collated:

  • A clear representation of the trademark 
  • Details of the applicant, including name, address, and nationality
  • Description of goods or services associated with the trademark
  • Date of first use (if applicable)
  • Power of Attorney (if filed through an attorney)
  • Digital Signature of the Applicant 

The application can be filed online through the official website or a physical application can be submitted at the nearest Trademarks Registry office.

  • Submit the Application for Trademark Class 41

The trademark application can be submitted online or offline by paying the requisite fees. The fee varies depending on whether you’re an individual, a startup, a small enterprise, or a large corporation. 

  • Examination by the Trademarks Registry

The Trademarks Registry will review the application to ensure it complies with the relevant laws and regulations. They will assess the distinctiveness of the mark, potential conflicts, and other requirements.

  • Publication in the Trademarks Journal

If the Registrar finds no objections or issues with your application, your trademark will be published in the Trademarks Journal. This publication allows interested parties to oppose the registration within a specific period (usually four months).

  • Objection and Opposition Period

During the publication period, objections or oppositions can be filed by third parties against the proposed trademark. If an objection is filed, the opportunity to respond shall be granted.

  • Registration Certificate of Trademark Class 41

If there are no valid objections or if you successfully resolve any objections, the Registrar will issue a Certificate of Registration for trademark under Class 41.  This certificate confirms your exclusive rights to the mark within Trademark Class 41.

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Detailed List of goods classified under Trademark Class 41

A

  • academies [education]
  • aikido instruction
  • amusement park services
  • animal training
  • arranging and conducting of colloquiums
  • arranging and conducting of concerts
  • arranging and conducting of conferences
  • arranging and conducting of congresses
  • arranging and conducting of entertainment events
  • arranging and conducting of in-person educational forums
  • arranging and conducting of seminars
  • arranging and conducting of sports events
  • arranging and conducting of symposiums
  • arranging and conducting of workshops [training]
  • arranging of beauty contests
  • arranging of beauty contests for animals

B

  • boarding school education
  • booking of seats for shows

C

  • calligraphy services
  • captioning
  • cinema presentations / movie theatre presentations
  • coaching [training]
  • conducting fitness classes
  • conducting guided climbing tours
  • conducting guided tours
  • correspondence courses
  • cultural, educational or entertainment services provided by art galleries

D

  • directing of shows
  • disc jockey services
  • discotheque services
  • dubbing

E

  • e-sports services
  • educational assistance services for persons with individual needs
  • educational examination
  • educational examination for users to qualify to pilot drones
  • educational services provided by schools
  • electronic desktop publishing
  • entertainer services
  • entertainment services
  • entertainment services provided in virtual environments
  • escape room [entertainment] / escape game [entertainment]

F

  • face painting
  • film directing, other than advertising films
  • film distribution
  • film production, other than advertising films

G

  • gambling services
  • game services provided online from a computer network
  • games equipment rental
  • games library services
  • gymnastic instruction

H

  • health club services [health and fitness training]
  • holiday camp services [entertainment]

J

  • judo instruction

K

  • karaoke services
  • know-how transfer [training]

L

  • language interpretation
  • layout services, other than for advertising purposes
  • lending library services
  • lighting technician services for events

M

  • microfilming
  • mobile library services / bookmobile services
  • modelling for artists
  • movie studio services
  • multimedia library services
  • music composition services
  • music education

N

  • news reporters services
  • nightclub services [entertainment]
  • nursery schools

O

  • online publication of electronic books and journals
  • orchestra services
  • organization of animal racing events
  • organization of balls
  • organization of competitions [education or entertainment]
  • organization of cosplay entertainment events
  • organization of electronic sports competitions
  • organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes
  • organization of fashion shows for entertainment purposes
  • organization of lotteries
  • organization of shows [impresario services]
  • organization of sports competitions

P

  • party planning [entertainment]
  • personal trainer services [fitness training]
  • photographic imaging services by drone
  • photographic reporting
  • photography
  • physical education
  • physical fitness assessment services for training purposes
  • practical training [demonstration]
  • presentation of circus performances
  • presentation of live performances
  • presentation of variety shows
  • presenting museum exhibitions
  • production of music
  • production of podcasts
  • production of radio and television programmes
  • production of shows
  • providing amusement arcade services
  • providing casino facilities [gambling]
  • providing facilities for playing Live Action Role Playing [LARP] games
  • providing films, not downloadable, via video-on-demand services
  • providing golf facilities
  • providing information in the field of education
  • providing information in the field of entertainment
  • providing information relating to recreational activities
  • providing museum facilities
  • providing online electronic publications, not downloadable
  • providing online images, not downloadable
  • providing online music, not downloadable
  • providing online videos, not downloadable
  • providing online virtual guided tours
  • providing recreation facilities
  • providing sports facilities
  • providing television programmes, not downloadable, via video-on-demand services / providing television programs, not downloadable, via video-on-demand services
  • providing training and educational examination for certification purposes
  • providing user rankings for entertainment or cultural purposes / providing user ratings for entertainment or cultural purposes
  • providing user reviews for entertainment or cultural purposes
  • publication of books
  • publication of texts, other than publicity texts

R

  • radio entertainment
  • recording studio services
  • religious education
  • rental of artwork
  • rental of audio equipment
  • rental of cinematographic apparatus
  • rental of electronic book readers
  • rental of humanoid robots having communication and learning functions for entertaining people
  • rental of indoor aquaria
  • rental of lighting apparatus for theatrical sets or television studios
  • rental of motion pictures
  • rental of movie props
  • rental of radio and television sets
  • rental of show scenery
  • rental of skin diving equipment
  • rental of sound recordings
  • rental of sports equipment, except vehicles
  • rental of sports grounds
  • rental of stadium facilities
  • rental of stage scenery
  • rental of tennis courts
  • rental of training simulators
  • rental of video cameras / rental of camcorders
  • rental of video cassette recorders
  • rental of videotapes
  • research in the field of education

S

  • sado instruction [tea ceremony instruction]
  • scheduling of radio and television programmes
  • screenplay writing
  • scriptwriting, other than for advertising purposes
  • sign language interpretation
  • simulated travel services provided in virtual environments for entertainment purposes
  • songwriting
  • sound engineering services for events
  • sport camp services
  • subtitling

T

  • teaching / educational services / instruction services
  • television entertainment
  • theatre productions
  • ticket agency services [entertainment]
  • timing of sports events
  • toy rental
  • training services provided via simulators
  • transfer of business knowledge and know-how [training]
  • translation
  • tutoring

V

  • video editing services for events
  • video imaging services by drone
  • videotape editing
  • videotaping
  • vocational guidance [education or training advice]
  • vocational retraining

W

  • writing of texts

Z

  • zoological garden services

Conclusion on Trademark Class 41

Trademark Class 41 covers education and entertainment services including activities like teaching, training, cultural performances, sports events, and recreational services that help people learn, express creativity, and enjoy various forms of entertainment. As technology keeps transforming the fields of education and entertainment, proper classification and trademark protection under Class 41 is crucial for establishing brand recognition, trust, and credibility. 

For businesses operating in Education and Entertainment Services, securing a trademark in Class 41 is essential to distinguish themselves in a competitive market and symbolize the brand’s dedication to excellence, creativity, and enhancing both minds and hearts. To explore other trademark classes, refer to the “Trademark Class List Ensure your trademark is protected with expert assistance from Registration Arena. 

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Trademark Class List 1 to 45

Trademark Class 1 Chemicals, Resin and PlasticsTrademark Class 16 Paper, Printed Material, StationeryTrademark Class 31 Agricultural Goods, Fruits, Vegetables
Trademark Class 2 Paints and ColorantsTrademark Class 17 Rubber, Mica, Abestos ProductsTrademark Class 32  Beers, Waters and Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Trademark Class 3 Cosmetic and Cleaning ProductsTrademark Class 18 Leather Goods, Travel Bags, UmbrellaTrademark Class 33 Alcoholic Beverages except beers
Trademark Class 4 Industrial Oils and FuelsTrademark Class 19 Non-Metallic Building MaterialsTrademark Class 34 Tobacco, Cigarettes, Smokers’ Article
Trademark Class 5 PharmaceuticalsTrademark Class 20 Furniture, Mirrors, Home DecorTrademark Class 35  Advertising, Business, Retail Services
Trademark Class 6 Metal Goods & AlloysTrademark Class 21 Household, Kitchen UtensilsTrademark Class 36 Financial, Banking, Insurance Services
Trademark Class 7 Machine & Machine ToolsTrademark Class 22 Ropes, Tents, and SacksTrademark Class 37 Construction, Repair, Installation Services
Trademark Class 8 Hand ToolsTrademark Class 23 Yarns and ThreadsTrademark Class 38 Telecommunications & Broadcasting
Trademark Class 9 Electrical, Computer ProductsTrademark Class 24 Fabrics and Textile ProductsTrademark Class 39 Transport, Packaging, Storage Services
Trademark Class 10 Surgical, Veterinary ApparatusTrademark Class 25 Clothing, Footwear and HeadwearTrademark Class 40 Printing and Treatment of Materials
Trademark Class 11 Lightning, Cooking  HeatingTrademark Class 26 Embroidery and Fancy GoodsTrademark Class 41 Education and Entertainment Services
Trademark Class 12 Vehicles and ApparatusTrademark Class 27 Floor Coverings, Carpets, and Mats
Trademark Class 42 Scientific and Technological Services
Trademark Class 13 Firearms and FireworksTrademark Class 28 Games, Toys and Sporting GoodsTrademark Class 43 Hospitality, Food, Drinking Services
Trademark Class 14 Jewellery, Precious Metals, StonesTrademark Class 29 Meat, Dairy and Processed FoodsTrademark Class 44 Medical ,Agriculture, Veterinary Services
Trademark Class 15 Musical InstrumentsTrademark Class 30 Coffee, Tea, Spices and Staple FoodsTrademark Class 45 Legal, Security and Social Services