Trademark Class 13 Firecrackers, Firearms, Explosive & Pyrotechnics

In this blog, we aim to provide a detailed overview of Class 13 in the Trademark Classification process. Choosing the right trademark class is important for successful trademark use. Sometimes the application falls into more than one category, providing better protection. That’s why choosing the right class is so important—it reinforces the effectiveness of the Trademark Registration process.

Trademark Class 13 Overview

In Class 13, the spotlight falls on firearms and pyrotechnic products, carving out a niche for tools that blend power and spectacle.
Among the notable inclusions are rescue flares, whether explosive or pyrotechnic, and the versatile flare pistols. Adding a layer of personal safety, the class accommodates sprays designed for personal defense purposes. Alongside these, explosive fog signals and signal rocket flares take center stage, catering to various signaling needs.
Further, Class 13 encompasses air pistols, recognized not just as recreational items but also as formidable weapons. The array extends to bandoliers, essential accessories for carrying weapons, underscoring the comprehensive nature of this classification. Sporting firearms and hunting firearms find a natural home here, acknowledging the diverse applications of these tools.
However, it’s crucial to acknowledge the boundaries of Class 13. Certain items find their classification in other domains, such as grease for weapons (Class 4) and blades categorized as weapons (Class 8). Side arms, excluding firearms, also fall under Class 8, emphasizing the nuanced categorization within the broader context.
Additionally, non-explosive fog signals and rescue laser signaling flares are directed to Class 9, highlighting the precision in classification based on functionality. Telescopic sights tailored for firearms find their distinct space within Class 9, underscoring the importance of clarity in categorization.
Class 13 also steers clear of certain items associated with illumination and entertainment, like flaming torches (Class 11) and Christmas crackers (Class 28). For recreational pursuits, percussion caps categorized as toys and toy air pistols find their place in Class 28. The realm of Class 13 stays focused on the serious and functional aspects, leaving matches to be appropriately placed in Class 34.
This breakdown underscores the meticulous organization within Class 13, where each item is placed with precision, recognizing its purpose and functionality in the broader landscape of firearms, ammunition, explosives, and pyrotechnics.

Brands/Trademarks you Might Know in Class 13:

Ajanta Fireworks

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Detailed List of goods Classified under Class 13

1. acetyl-nitrocellulose
2. air pistols [weapons]
3. ammonium nitrate explosives
4. ammunition
5. ammunition for firearms
6. apparatus for filling cartridge belts
7. artillery guns [cannons]
8. automatic firearm ammunition belts
9. ballistic weapons / ballistic missiles
10. belts adapted for ammunition
11. Bengal lights
12. breeches of firearms
13. cannons
14. cartridge cases
15. cartridge loading apparatus
16. cartridge pouches
17. cartridges
18. cleaning brushes for firearms
19. detonating caps, other than toys/percussion caps, other than toys
20. detonating fuses for explosives / firing lanyards for explosives
21. detonating plugs
22. detonators
23. dynamite
24. explosive cartridges
25. explosive powders
26. explosives
27. firearms
28. firecrackers
29. fireworks
30. firing platforms
31. flare pistols
32. fog signals, explosive
33. fuses for explosives
34. fuses for explosives, for use in mines
35. gun carriages [artillery]
36. guncotton/pyroxylin
37. gunpowder
38. guns [weapons]
39. gunstocks
40. hammers for guns and rifles/hammers for guns/hammers for rifles
41. hand grenades
42. harpoon guns
43. harpoons adapted for harpoon guns
44. hunting firearms / sporting firearms
45. lead shot for hunting
46. machine guns
47. mines [explosives]
48. mortars [firearms]
49. motorized weapons
50. noise-suppressors for guns
51. pistols [arms]
52. powder horns
53. primings [fuses]
54. projectiles [weapons]
55. pyrophoric substances
56. pyrotechnic products
57. rescue flares, explosive or pyrotechnic
58. revolvers
59. rifle barrels/gun barrels
60. rifle cases / gun cases
61. rifles/carbines
62. rocket launchers
63. rockets [projectiles]
64. shells [projectiles]
65. shoulder straps for weapons/bandoliers for weapons
66. side arms [firearms]
67. sighting mirrors for guns and rifles / sighting mirrors for guns / sighting mirrors for rifles
68. sights, other than telescopic sights, for artillery
69. sights, other than telescopic sights, for firearms
70. signal rocket flares
71. sprays for personal defence purposes/sprays for personal defence purposes
72. starting pistols/starter pistols
73. tanks [weapons]
74. tear-gas weapons
75. torpedoes
76. trigger guards for guns and rifles/trigger guards for rifles
77. trunnions for heavy weapons