WHICH ARE THE CLASSES TO WHICH ΤRADE MARKS ARE CLASSIFIED?

The application for registering a trade mark shall entail a representation of the trade mark to be registered and a list of the products or/and services which will be covered by the trade mark.

Classes consist of the categories of products or services to which trade marks are classified. Products and services are internationally distinguished into 45 classes of trade. We may find goods from Class 1 to 35, while services are categorized in Classes 36 to 45. Depending on the categories covered by a trade mark, it is subsequently filed and registered to the respective classes of trade, either it refers to a general mark of a company or to a specific good.

CLASS 1                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, 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                 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                 Industrial oils and greases, wax; Lubricants; Dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; Fuels and illuminants; Candles and wicks for lighting

CLASS 5                 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                 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                 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 and implements, hand-operated; Cutlery; Side arms, except firearms; Razors

CLASS 9                 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              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              Apparatus and installations for lighting, heating, cooling, steam generating, cooking, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes

CLASS 12              Vehicles; Apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water

CLASS 13              Firearms; Ammunition and projectiles; Explosives; Fireworks

CLASS 14              Precious metals and their alloys; Jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones; Horological and chronometric instruments

CLASS 15              Musical instruments; Music stands and stands for musical instruments; Conductors’ batons

CLASS 16              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              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 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              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, 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              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              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 for textile use

CLASS 24              Textiles and substitutes for textiles; Household linen; Curtains of textile or plastic

CLASS 25              Clothing, footwear, headwear

CLASS 26              Lace, braid and embroidery, and haberdashery ribbons and bows; Buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; Artificial flowers; Hair decorations; False hair

CLASS 27              Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; Wall hangings, not of textile

CLASS 28              Games, toys and playthings; Video game apparatus; Gymnastic and sporting articles; Decorations for Christmas trees

CLASS 29              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              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              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              Beers; Non-alcoholic beverages; Mineral and aerated waters; Fruit beverages and fruit juices; Syrups and other preparations for making non-alcoholic beverages

CLASS 33              Alcoholic beverages, except beers; Alcoholic preparations for making beverages

CLASS 34              Tobacco and tobacco substitutes; Cigarettes and cigars; Electronic cigarettes and oral vaporizers for smokers; Smokers’ articles; Matches

CLASS 35              Advertising; Business management, organization and administration; Office functions

CLASS 36              Financial, monetary and banking services; Insurance services; Real estate affairs; Real estate services

CLASS 37              Construction services; Installation and repair services; Mining extraction, oil and gas drilling

CLASS 38              Telecommunications services

CLASS 39              Transport; Packaging and storage of goods; Travel arrangement

CLASS 40              Treatment of materials; Recycling of waste and trash; Air purification and treatment of water; Printing services; Food and drink preservation

CLASS 41              Education; Providing of training; Entertainment; Sporting and cultural activities

CLASS 42              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              Services for providing food and drink; Temporary accommodation

CLASS 44              Medical services; Veterinary services; Hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; Agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture and forestry services

CLASS 45              Legal services; Security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals; Personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals; Dating services, online social networking services; Funerary services; Babysitting