What is Trademark Class?

Trademark is segregated into 45 different classes as per the NICE classification for a trademark, also known as the International Certification of Goods and Services. Each of the trademark classes represents a distinct set of goods and services. While filing a trademark registration application, it is necessary to do a trademark search to avoid discrepancies. It is essential to choose the right class of the trademark as the mark's wrong classification can hamper the registration process.

Trademark applications can be filed in more than one class if the business's activity involves various goods or services falling under different trademark classifications. Further, even if a registered trademark exists under one class, another entity can file a trademark application for the same mark under another class.

Hence, filing of trademark application under one class does not provide complete exclusivity over the mark's use. Trademark only includes exclusivity for the mark's use concerning the class of goods or services for which the trademark is registered. Use the trademark class finder tool to find the correct trademark class for your goods or service from over 80,000 goods and services.

Basis of Trademark Classification.

Trademark Classification of Goods

According to its function and purpose, a finished product is classified. Suppose the product is not mentioned in any of the classes, then it is compared with the other finished products indicated in the list.

A multipurpose product can be identified in all the classes that correspond to any of its functions. If those functions are not mentioned in any class such then other criteria like the raw materials of the products or its mode of operation.

Raw materials or semi-worked products are classified according to the material they are made up of. When the product is made up of different materials; it is organized by the material that predominates.

Trademark Classification of Services

The services are classified based on the branches of the activities specified in the service classes' headings and the explanatory notes.

Rental services get classified in the same class.

Service that provides advice, information, or consultation is classified in the same class as the services related to the subject matter of the advice, information, or consultation.

Classification of Goods.

Class	Description
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, photographicl, 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 works
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 covers.
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)
Trademark Class 34	Tobacco, smokers' articles, matches

Classification of Services.

Class	Description
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.