A trademark protects the brand that identifies the origin of a specific good and/or service. A trademark application is classified in one or more international trademark classes based on the goods and services. The international trademark classification system, known as the “Nice Classification,” was established by the Nice Agreement of 1957 (named for the city of Nice, France, where the Nice Agreement was first negotiated).
There are forty-five (45) international trademark classes: thirty-four (34) for goods (Classes 1-34) and eleven (11) for services (Classes 35-45).
GOODS (PRODUCTS)
Class 1: Chemicals
Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; fire extinguishing and fire prevention compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; substances for tanning animal skins and hides; adhesives for use in industry; putties and other paste fillers; compost, manures, fertilizers; biological preparations for use in industry and science.
Class 2: Paints
Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants, dyes; inks for printing, marking and engraving; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art.
Class 3: Comestics and Cleaning Preparations
Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; non-medicated dentifrices; perfumery, essential oils; bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations.
Class 4: Lubricants and Fuels
Industrial oils and greases, wax; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting.
Class 5: Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary use, food for babies; dietary supplements for human beings and animals; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.
Class 6: Metal Goods
Common metals and their alloys, ores; metal materials for building and construction; transportable buildings of metal; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; small items of metal hardware; metal containers for storage or transport; safes.
Class 7: Machinery
Machines, machine tools, power-operated tools; motors and engines, except for land vehicles; machine coupling and transmission components, except for land vehicles; agricultural implements, other than hand-operated hand tools; incubators for eggs; automatic vending machines.
Class 8: Hand Tools
Hand tools and implements, hand-operated; cutlery; side arms, except firearms; razors.
Class 9: Electrical and Scientific Apparatus
Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; recorded and downloadable media, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating devices; computers and computer peripheral devices; diving suits, divers' masks, ear plugs for divers, nose clips for divers and swimmers, gloves for divers, breathing apparatus for underwater swimming; fire-extinguishing apparatus.
Class 10: Medical Apparatus
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopaedic articles; suture materials; therapeutic and assistive devices adapted for persons with disabilities; massage apparatus; apparatus, devices and articles for nursing infants; sexual activity apparatus, devices and articles.
Class 11: Environment Control Apparatus
Apparatus and installations for lighting, heating, cooling, steam generating, cooking, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes.
Class 12: Vehicles
Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water.
Class 13: Firearms
Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks.
Class 14: Jewelry
Precious metals and their alloys; jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
Class 15: Musical Instruments
Musical instruments; music stands and stands for musical instruments; conductors' batons.
Class 16: Paper Goods and Printed Matter
Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks.
Class 17: Rubber Goods
Unprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and substitutes for all these materials; plastics and resins in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, tubes and hoses, not of metal.
Class 18: Leather Goods
Leather and imitations of leather; animal skins and hides; luggage and carrying bags; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery; collars, leashes and clothing for animals.
Class 19: Non-Metallic Building Materials
Materials, not of metal, for building and construction; rigid pipes, not of metal, for building; asphalt, pitch, tar and bitumen; transportable buildings, not of metal; monuments, not of metal.
Class 20: Furniture and Articles not Otherwise Classified
Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; containers, not of metal, for storage or transport; unworked or semi-worked bone, horn, whalebone or mother-of-pearl; shells; meerschaum; yellow amber.
Class 21: Housewares and Glass
Household or kitchen utensils and containers; cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons; combs and sponges; brushes, except paintbrushes; brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; unworked or semi-worked glass, except building glass; glassware, porcelain and earthenware.
Class 22: Cordage and Fibers
Ropes and string; nets; tents and tarpaulins; awnings of textile or synthetic materials; sails; sacks for the transport and storage of materials in bulk; padding, cushioning and stuffing materials, except of paper, cardboard, rubber or plastics; raw fibrous textile materials and substitutes therefor.
Class 23: Yarns and Threads
Yarns and threads for textile use.
Class 24: Fabrics
Textiles and substitutes for textiles; household linen; curtains of textile or plastic.
Class 25: Clothing
Clothing, footwear, headwear.
Class 26: Fancy Goods
Lace, braid and embroidery, and haberdashery ribbons and bows; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers; hair decorations; false hair.
Class 27: Floor Coverings
Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings, not of textile.
Class 28: Toys and Sporting Goods
Games, toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for Christmas trees.
Class 29: Meats and Processed Foods
Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs; milk, cheese, butter, yogurt and other milk products; oils and fats for food.
Class 30: Staple Foods
Coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor; rice, pasta and noodles; tapioca and sago; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread, pastries and confectionery; chocolate; ice cream, sorbets and other edible ices; sugar, honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt, seasonings, spices, preserved herbs; vinegar, sauces and other condiments; ice (frozen water).
Class 31: Natural Agricultural Products
Raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products; raw and unprocessed grains and seeds; fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs; natural plants and flowers; bulbs, seedlings and seeds for planting; live animals; foodstuffs and beverages for animals; malt.
Class 32: Light Beverages
Beers; non-alcoholic beverages; mineral and aerated waters; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making non-alcoholic beverages.
Class 33: Wine and Spirits
Alcoholic beverages, except beers; alcoholic preparations for making beverages.
Class 34: Smoker's Articles
Tobacco and tobacco substitutes; cigarettes and cigars; electronic cigarettes and oral vaporizers for smokers; smokers' articles; matches.
SERVICES
Class 35: Advertising and Business
Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.
Class 36: Insurance and Financial
Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services.
Class 37: Building Construction and Repair
Construction services; installation and repair services; mining extraction, oil and gas drilling.
Class 38: Telecommunications
Telecommunications services.
Class 39: Transportation and Storage
Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
Class 40: Treatment of Materials
Treatment of materials; recycling of waste and trash; air purification and treatment of water; printing services; food and drink preservation.
Class 41: Education and Entertainment
Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
Class 42: Computer and Scientific
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
Class 43: Hotels and Restaurants
Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation.
Class 44: Medical, Beauty and Agricultural
Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture and forestry services.
Class 45: Personal and Legal
Legal services; security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals; dating services, online social networking services; funerary services; babysitting.
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