The 45 Trademark Classes, Explained

Every trademark is registered for specific goods or services. These are the 45 international classes, what each one covers, and which businesses file in them.

Classes 1 to 34 cover goods. Classes 35 to 45 cover services.

Class 1 · ChemicalsIndustrial and scientific chemicals, unprocessed plastics, fertilisers and adhesives for i… Class 2 · PaintsPaints, varnishes, lacquers, preservatives against rust and colourants. Class 3 · Cosmetics and cleaning preparationsNon-medicated cosmetics, toiletries, perfumery, and cleaning and polishing preparations. Class 4 · Lubricants and fuelsIndustrial oils and greases, fuels, illuminants and candles. Class 5 · PharmaceuticalsPharmaceutical and veterinary preparations, dietary supplements, and sanitary products. Class 6 · Metal goodsCommon metals and their alloys, metal building materials, and small items of metal hardwar… Class 7 · MachineryMachines and machine tools, motors and engines other than for land vehicles. Class 8 · Hand toolsHand tools and implements operated manually, cutlery, side arms and razors. Class 9 · Electrical and scientific apparatus, softwareThe broadest and most contested class: software, electronics, scientific instruments and s… Class 10 · Medical apparatusSurgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments. Class 11 · Environmental control apparatusApparatus for lighting, heating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating and water sup… Class 12 · VehiclesVehicles and apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, and their structural parts. Class 13 · FirearmsFirearms, ammunition and projectiles, explosives and fireworks. Class 14 · JewelryPrecious metals, jewellery, precious stones, and horological and chronometric instruments. Class 15 · Musical instrumentsMusical instruments and their parts and accessories, including music stands. Class 16 · Paper goods and printed matterPaper, printed matter, books, stationery, packaging and artists' materials. Class 17 · Rubber goodsRubber, plastics in extruded form, packing and insulating materials, and flexible pipes. Class 18 · Leather goodsLeather and imitations, luggage and bags, umbrellas and saddlery. Class 19 · Non-metallic building materialsBuilding materials not of metal: stone, concrete, timber, glass and asphalt. Class 20 · FurnitureFurniture, mirrors, picture frames, and goods of wood, cork, cane, plastic and similar mat… Class 21 · Housewares and glassHousehold and kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware, porcelain and earthenware. Class 22 · Cordage and fibersRopes and string, nets, tents and awnings, sacks, and raw textile fibres. Class 23 · Yarns and threadsYarns and threads for textile use. Class 24 · FabricsTextiles and substitutes, household linen, and curtains of textile or plastic. Class 25 · ClothingClothing, footwear and headwear — one of the most crowded registers of all. Class 26 · Fancy goodsLace, embroidery, ribbons, buttons, zips, pins and artificial flowers. Class 27 · Floor coveringsCarpets, rugs, mats, linoleum and wall hangings not of textile. Class 28 · Toys and sporting goodsGames, toys, gymnastic and sporting articles, and decorations for Christmas trees. Class 29 · Meats and processed foodsMeat, fish, poultry, preserved fruits and vegetables, eggs, milk and edible oils. Class 30 · Staple foodsCoffee, tea, cocoa, rice, flour, bread, pastry, confectionery, sauces and spices. Class 31 · Natural agricultural productsRaw agricultural products, live animals, fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds and plants. Class 32 · Light beveragesBeers, non-alcoholic drinks, mineral waters, fruit juices and syrups for making drinks. Class 33 · Wines and spiritsAlcoholic beverages other than beer, including wine, spirits and ready-to-drink cocktails. Class 34 · Smokers' articlesTobacco, smokers' articles, matches and electronic cigarettes. Class 35 · Advertising and business servicesAdvertising, business management, retail store services and office functions. Class 36 · Insurance and financial servicesInsurance, banking, financial affairs, monetary affairs and real estate. Class 37 · Building construction and repairBuilding construction, installation services, repair and maintenance. Class 38 · TelecommunicationsTelecommunications services, including transmission of data, voice and broadcasting. Class 39 · Transportation and storageTransport, packaging and storage of goods, and travel arrangement. Class 40 · Treatment of materialsTreatment of materials, including custom manufacturing, printing and recycling. Class 41 · Education and entertainmentEducation, training, entertainment, sporting and cultural activities. Class 42 · Computer and scientific servicesSaaS, software development, scientific research, and design services — the home of most mo… Class 43 · Hotels and restaurant servicesServices for providing food and drink, and temporary accommodation. Class 44 · Medical, beauty and agricultural servicesMedical and veterinary services, beauty and hygiene care, and agriculture and forestry ser… Class 45 · Personal and legal servicesLegal services, security services, and personal and social services for individuals.