What is Trademark Class?
Key Principles of Trademark Classification:
Nature of Goods & Services:
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The primary basis is the nature and purpose of the goods or services.
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Goods are grouped by function, material, or field of activity.
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Services are grouped by the type of service activity offered.
Functional Similarity:
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Items with similar purposes are grouped together (e.g., computers and software belong to Class 9).
Intended Use:
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How the goods are used also determines the class — for example, chemicals for industrial use (Class 1) are separate from pharmaceuticals (Class 5).
Alphabetical Order:
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The classes are numbered for ease of reference, but the arrangement within each class follows an alphabetical index.
Trademark Classes
Classes 1–34: Goods (products, raw materials, manufactured items, etc.)
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Classes 35–45: Services (business services, education, legal, etc.)
Example:
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Class 9: Electronics, scientific instruments, and software
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Class 35: Advertising & marketing services
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Class 25: Clothing & apparel
