Trademark Classification
What is a Trademark Class?
Trademarks are categorized into various classes based on the type of goods or services they represent. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) established a classification system called the Nice Classification. This system comprises 45 Trademark classes, each representing a specific category of goods or services. Assigning your trademark to the correct class is crucial for effective protection and registration.
Trademark Class List
The trademark class list serves as a comprehensive framework, categorizing a wide range of goods and services into 45 distinct classes to streamline the trademark registration process. For businesses aiming to safeguard their intellectual property, grasping the nuances of this classification system is essential. It not only aids in precisely identifying the category that best fits their products or services and ensures that their trademarks are adequately protected against infringement.
Trademark Classification of GOODS
Chemical used in industry, science, photography, agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed plastics; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs;
Paints; varnishes; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; metals in foil and powder form for painters; decorators; printers and artists;
Bleaching preparations and substances for laundry use; cleaning; polishing; abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions;
Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles, wicks;
Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; disinfectants; fungicides, herbicides;
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;
Machines and machine tools; machine coupling and transmission components; agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs;
Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors
Scientific, electric, photographicl, measuring, apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; data processing equipment and computers;
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopaedic articles; suture materials;
Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes
Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water
Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fire work
Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals; jewellery, precious stones; horological and other chronometric instruments
Musical instruments
Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials; printed matter; stationery; brushes; typewriters and office requisites; plastic materials for packaging;
Rubber, asbestos, mica and goods made from these materials; plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes;
Leather and imitations of leathe; animal skins, hides, trunks and travelling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery;
Building materials, (non-metallic), non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal.
Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother- of-pearl, meerschaum or of plastics
Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; articles for cleaning purposes; unworked or semi-worked glass; glassware and earthenware;
Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags, padding and stuffing materials(except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials
Yarns and threads, for textile use
Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; bed and table covers.
Clothing, footwear, headgear
Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers
Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings(non-textile)
Games and playthings, gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees
Games and playthings, gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees
Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago; bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar; spices; ice
Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals, malt
Beers, mineral and aerated waters, and other non-alcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beveragesdeds
Alcoholic beverages(except beers)
Tobacco, smokers’ articles, matches
Trademark Classification of SERVICES
Advertising, business management, business administration, office functions.
Insurance, financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
Building construction; repair; installation services.
Telecommunications.
Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
Treatment of materials.
Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
Scientific, design and technological services; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation.
Medical services, veterinary services, hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.