Trademark Classes

The Nice Classification system is a standardized framework that categorizes goods and services into 45 distinct classes. This classification structure facilitates efficient trademark registration by providing a clear taxonomy for identifying and protecting intellectual property. Accurately determining the appropriate class(es) for a trademark is crucial to ensure comprehensive protection against infringement. By understanding the nuances of this system, businesses can effectively safeguard their brand identity and market position.

Class                           Description of the article      

Trademark Class 1    Chemical used in industry, science, photography, agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed plastics; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs;

Trademark Class 2    Paints; varnishes; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; metals in foil and powder form for painters; decorators; printers and artists;

Trademark Class 3    Bleaching preparations and substances for laundry use; cleaning; polishing; abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions;

Trademark Class 4    Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles, wicks;

Trademark Class 5    Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; disinfectants; fungicides, herbicides;

Trademark Class 6    Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; goods of metal not included in other classes;

Trademark Class 7    Machines and machine tools; machine coupling and transmission components; agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs;

Trademark Class 8    Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors

Trademark Class 9    Scientific, electric, photographical, measuring, apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; data processing equipment and computers;

Trademark Class 10  Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopaedic articles; suture materials;

Trademark Class 11  Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes

Trademark Class 12  Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water

Trademark Class 13  Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fire work

Trademark Class 14  Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals; jewellery, precious stones; horological and other chronometric instruments

Trademark Class 15  Musical instruments

Trademark Class 16  Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials; printed matter; stationery; brushes; typewriters and office requisites; plastic materials for packaging;

Trademark Class 17  Rubber, asbestos, mica and goods made from these materials; plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes;

Trademark Class 18  Leather and imitations of leathe; animal skins, hides, trunks and travelling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery;

Trademark Class 19  Building materials, (non-metallic), non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal.

Trademark Class 20  Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother- of-pearl, meerschaum or of plastics

Trademark Class 21  Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; articles for cleaning purposes; unworked or semi-worked glass; glassware and earthenware;

Trademark Class 22  Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags, padding and stuffing materials (except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials

Trademark Class 23  Yarns and threads, for textile use

Trademark Class 24  Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; bed and table cover.

Trademark Class 25  Clothing, footwear, headgear

Trademark Class 26  Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers

Trademark Class 27  Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings(non-textile)

Trademark Class 28  Games and playthings, gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees

Trademark Class 29  Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jams, fruit sauces; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats

Trademark Class 30  Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago; bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar; spices; ice

Trademark Class 31  Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals, malt

Trademark Class 32  Beers, mineral and aerated waters, and other non-alcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages

Trademark Class 33  Alcoholic beverages (except beers)

Services

Trademark Class 34  Tobacco, smokers’ articles, matches

Trademark Class 35  Advertising, business management, business administration, office functions.

Trademark Class 36  Insurance, financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.

Trademark Class 37  Building construction; repair; installation services.

Trademark Class 38  Telecommunications.

Trademark Class 39  Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.

Trademark Class 40  Treatment of materials.

Trademark Class 41  Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

Trademark Class 42  Scientific, design and technological services; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.

Trademark Class 43  Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation.

Trademark Class 44  Medical services, veterinary services, hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.

Trademark Class 45  Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.

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