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List of All Trademark Classes

What is a trademark? And list of all trademark class.

Introduction

When it comes to protecting your brand, understanding trademark classes is crucial. Trademark classes categorize different types of goods and services, making it easier to register and safeguard your trademark. This article provides a comprehensive list of trademark classes, offering a clear overview of how products and services are grouped. By exploring these classes, you’ll gain insight into how to choose the right category for your trademark and ensure its protection. Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or legal professional, this guide will help you navigate the world of trademarks with confidence.

What is trademark?

A trademark is a symbol, word, phrase, logo, or design that distinguishes the goods or services of one business from those of others. It serves as a brand identifier, helping consumers recognize and differentiate products or services in the market.

What is a Trademark Class?

A Trademark Class is a way to group and organize trademarks based on the type of products or services they represent. When you register a trademark, you choose one or more classes that fit what you’re selling.

For example, there’s a class for clothing and another for advertising services. This system helps avoid mix-ups between businesses with similar names in different industries.

List of Trademark Classes

The trademark class list divides goods and services into 45 categories, making it easier to register trademarks. Understanding this system helps businesses choose the right category for their products or services and protects their trademarks from being copied.

Trademark Class for Products

TM Class	Heads	Detailed Description
Class 1	Chemicals	Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry
Class2	Paints, Dyes etc	Paints, varnishes, lacquers, Dyes, colorants, pigments and inks.
Class3	Cosmetic and Bleaching Preparations	Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry and Toiletries use.
Class 4	Lubricants and fuels	Lubricants and industrial oils and greases, waxes and fluids.
Class 5	Pharmaceuticals and other preparations	Pharmaceuticals and other preparations for medical purposes.
Class 6	Metal Goods	Common metals and their alloys, metal building materials.
Class 7	Machinery and machine tools	Machines and machine tools for treatment of materials and for manufacturing
Class 8	Hand Tools	Hand tools and implements (hand-operated).
Class 9	Electrical and Scientific Products	Computer and Software Products and Electrical and Scientific Products
Class 10	Medical Apparatus	Medical and veterinary apparatus and instruments
Class 11	Environmental Control Apparatus	Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes.
Class 12	Vehicles	Vehicles and conveyances
Class 13	Firearms	firearms and pyrotechnical products
Class 14	Jewellery	Jewellery and Time instruments.
Class 15	Musical Instruments	Musical instruments
Class 16	Paper Goods and Printing Matter	Paper and cardboard
Class 17	Rubber Goods	Rubber, Asbestos and Mica
Class 18	Leather Goods	Leather Products (not including clothing).
Class 19	Non-metallic building materials	Non-metallic building materials
Class 20	Furniture and its parts and plastic goods	Furniture and its parts and plastic goods
Class 21	Housewares and Glass	Household or kitchen utensils and containers
Class 22	Cordage and raw fibrous textile materials	Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes) padding and stuffing materials(except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials
Class 23	Yarns and threads	Yarns and threads
Class 24	Fabrics and Textiles	Textiles and textile goods
Class 25	Clothing, footwear, headgear	Clothing, footwear, headgear
Class 26	Fancy Goods	Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid.
Class 27	Floor coverings	Floor coverings and artificial ground coverings
Class 28	Games and playthings	Games and play things
Class 29	Meat and processed foods	Meat and Processed Food Products
Class 30	Coffee, tea, cocoa etc.	Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee
Class 31	Agricultural Products	Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals, malt.
Class 32	Non Alcoholics Beverages	waters and other non-alcoholic drinks
Class 33	Alcoholic Beverages	Alcoholic beverages (except beers)
Class 34	Tobacco and tobacco products	Tobacco and tobacco products

Trademark Class for Services

TM Class	Heads	Detailed Description
Class 35	Advertising and Business	Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Class 36	Insurance and Financial	Insurance, financial affairs, monetary affairs, real estate affairs
Class 37	Building construction and repair	Building construction, repair, installation services
Class 38	Telecommunication services	Telecommunication services
Class 39	Transportations and Storage	Transport, packaging and storage of goods, travel arrangement
Class 40	Treatment of Materials	Treatment of materials
Class 41	Education and Entertainment	Education, providing of training, entertainment, sporting and cultural activities
Class 42	Computer Science and Legal	Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto
Class 43	Restaurants and Hotels	Services for providing food and drink, temporary accommodation.
Class 44	Medical, Beauty and agriculture forestry services	Medical services, veterinary services, hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Class 45	Legal, personal and social 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)

Conclusion

knowing the trademark class list is key to smoothly registering your trademark. This list organizes goods and services into specific categories, making it easier to protect your brand and avoid conflicts. Understanding these classes helps ensure your trademark is correctly filed and helps keep your brand unique and safe in the market.

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