Trademark Class 24: Textile & Home Furnishing Goods – Complete Legal Guide (India)
Introduction
In the booming textile and home furnishing industry of India, the role of fabric and textile manufacturers, exporters, and D2C home decor brands is more crucial than ever. Whether you’re dealing in cotton bedsheets, polyester curtains, printed fabrics, or sofa upholstery, your brand’s identity deserves full legal protection — and that starts with Trademark Class 24.
Trademark Class 24 is the official classification for textiles and textile goods not included in other classes, including household linens, furnishing fabrics, and textile covers. This article explores the legal scope of Class 24, what’s included and excluded, filing procedures, trademark examples, international equivalency, and expert guidance for businesses in the textile domain.
Legal Definition in India
India follows the Nice Classification (11th Edition) under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
According to this classification, Trademark Class 24 includes:
“Textiles and substitutes for textiles; household linen; curtains of textile or plastic.”
This class is relevant to textile manufacturers, home furnishing brands, hotels, decorators, hospitals, and fabric exporters.
Scope of Trademark Class 24
Class 24 includes a wide range of unfinished and finished textile goods excluding garments. It focuses primarily on household, hospitality, and furnishing fabrics.
✅ Class 24 Includes:
- Textile fabrics: cotton, linen, polyester, silk
- Bed sheets, bed covers, pillow covers, duvets
- Blankets, quilts, throws, comforters
- Towels, bath linen, kitchen towels
- Tablecloths, runners, and napkins (fabric)
- Curtains, drapes, blinds (textile/plastic)
- Sofa fabric and upholstery
- Mattress covers and protectors (fabric)
- Fabric labels and patches
- Mosquito nets and bed canopies
- Textile wall hangings and banners
- Textile material for decoration (non-wearable)
- Non-paper flags and banners (textile)
- Fabric for tailoring and fashion manufacturing
- Textile covers for appliances (fridge, washing machine)
If the product is made of textile and non-wearable, Class 24 applies.
Examples of Products Under Class 24
- 100% cotton bed sheets
- Terry cotton bath towels and napkins
- Velvet and brocade sofa fabrics
- Curtain fabrics with floral prints
- Polyester bedsheet sets for hotels
- Customized pillowcases with brand tags
- Woolen throws and fleece blankets
- Kitchen aprons (as fabric roll)
- Fabric tablecloths for dining tables
- Upholstery fabric for office chairs
- Satin and jacquard curtain fabric
- Mosquito net for double bed
- Mattress cover made from quilted fabric
- Shower curtains (textile or plastic)
- Wall banners made of cotton canvas
Goods NOT Covered Under Class 24
| Item | Correct Class |
|---|---|
| Clothing, sarees, or stitched garments | Class 25 |
| Non-textile towels (paper/disposable) | Class 16 or 5 |
| Plastic or PVC curtains | Class 17 |
| Foam mattress covers (non-textile) | Class 20 |
| Furniture with upholstery | Class 20 |
| Medical textiles (bandages, gauze) | Class 5 |
| Textile machines or stitching tools | Class 7 or 8 |
| Textile yarns or threads | Class 23 |
Key Rule: Class 24 covers fabrics and textile-based household goods, not wearable clothing or technical textiles.
Real-World Trademark Examples (India – Class 24)
| Brand Name | Trademarked Goods (Class 24) |
|---|---|
| SPACES | Bedsheets, towels, curtains |
| BOMBAY DYEING | Fabric, bed linen, pillow covers |
| TRIDENT | Towels, hotel linen, home furnishing |
| D’DECOR | Curtain fabrics, upholstery |
| PORTICO | Designer bedsheets and cushion covers |
| WELSPUN | Blankets, bath towels, home linen |
| RAYMOND FABRICS | Suiting and shirting fabrics |
| CLAY CRAFT | Table linen and napkins |
Why Trademark Class 24 Is Important
With the rise of private-label brands, e-commerce, and international trade, businesses dealing in textile furnishings must protect their brand under the right class.
✅ Benefits:
- Legal ownership of brand identity for fabrics, linens, and home textiles
- Protects against counterfeiting and duplicate packaging
- Enables Amazon Brand Registry and Flipkart listings
- Builds trust in B2B, hospitality, and hotel tenders
- Supports global expansion under Madrid Protocol
- Aids licensing of your textile designs or fabric prints
- Enhances brand valuation for partnerships or funding
Trademark Registration Process – Class 24 (India)
- Trademark Search (Class 24): Use IP India Public Search.
- Prepare Form TM-A: Use specific product names like “printed cotton bed sheets”.
- File Application: Submit online or via trademark attorney.
- Examination: Handle objections (if any) under Sections 9/11.
- Journal Publication: Open to public opposition for 4 months.
- Certificate Issued: Valid for 10 years (renewable).
Documents Required:
- PAN/Aadhaar of the applicant
- Brand logo/image (if filing device mark)
- MSME Certificate (for discounted fee)
- TM-48 form (if agent files)
- Product list, fabric swatches (optional)
International Trademark Registration – Madrid Protocol
If you’re exporting fabric or home linen products, protect your brand internationally via Madrid Protocol:
| Jurisdiction | Trademark Class |
|---|---|
| India | Class 24 |
| USA | Class 024 |
| EU | Class 24 |
| UK | Class 24 |
| WIPO (Madrid) | Class 24 |
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Common Mistakes to Avoid in Class 24 Filing
- ❌ Filing garments like shirts or kurtas — use Class 25
- ❌ Using vague terms like “textile goods” — be specific
- ❌ Including yarns/threads — they go in Class 23
- ❌ Filing paper towels — go in Class 16
- ❌ Mixing packaging labels or retail services — use Class 35/40
Top Tips for Trademark Applicants in Class 24
- ✔️ Include all variants: bedsheets, towels, curtain fabrics
- ✔️ Specify material: cotton, polyester, velvet
- ✔️ Use multi-class filing for related products (Classes 23, 25)
- ✔️ Consider Madrid Protocol if exporting
- ✔️ Secure design rights for printed patterns separately
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q1: Are bedsheets part of Class 24? ✅ Yes.
- Q2: Towels and pillow covers? ✅ Yes.
- Q3: Stitched garments like shirts? ❌ No (Class 25).
- Q4: Curtain fabric? ✅ Yes.
- Q5: Mattress covers? ✅ Yes, if fabric-based.
- Q6: Cushion covers and quilts? ✅ Yes.
- Q7: Textile tablecloths? ✅ Yes.
- Q8: Flags made of textile? ✅ Yes.
- Q9: Same brand sells clothes too? ✅ File Class 25 also.
- Q10: Kitchen napkins and aprons? ✅ Yes, if not stitched garments.
Conclusion
Trademark Class 24 is the central category for protecting textile and fabric products, including home linen, upholstery, curtains, and furnishing fabrics. If you are in the business of manufacturing, selling, or exporting non-wearable textile goods, this is your legal base to build, protect, and expand your brand.
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