Reference
The 45 trademark classes
UK and international trademarks are registered against classes of goods and services — the Nice Classification. Your protection only covers the classes you register in, so picking the right ones is the whole game. Here’s what all 45 cover.
Goods — classes 1 to 34
Physical products, from chemicals and clothing to food and electronics.
1ChemicalsChemicals for industry, science and agriculture, plus unprocessed plastics and raw materials used in manufacturing.2Paints and coatingsPaints, varnishes and preservatives, colorants and raw materials for painting and decorating.3Cosmetics and cleaning preparationsNon-medicated cosmetics and toiletries, plus everyday cleaning and laundry products.4Fuels, oils and candlesIndustrial oils, greases and lubricants, fuels and illuminants, and candles.5Pharmaceuticals and medical preparationsPharmaceutical, medical and veterinary preparations, dietary supplements and sanitary products.6Common metals and hardwareCommon metals and their alloys, metal building materials, and small metal hardware.7Machines and machine toolsMachines, machine tools and motors — other than for land vehicles.8Hand toolsHand-operated tools and implements, cutlery, and personal grooming blades.9Software and electronicsComputer software, downloadable content and a wide range of scientific, measuring and audiovisual apparatus. One of the busiest classes on the register.10Medical apparatusSurgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments.11Lighting, heating and sanitary apparatusApparatus for lighting, heating, cooking, cooling, ventilation, water supply and sanitary purposes.12VehiclesVehicles and apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water — including their engines and key parts.13Firearms and fireworksFirearms, ammunition, explosives and fireworks.14Jewellery and watchesPrecious metals, jewellery and precious stones, plus horological and chronometric instruments.15Musical instrumentsMusical instruments and their stands and accessories.16Paper, printed matter and stationeryPaper and cardboard, printed matter, stationery, artists’ materials and teaching materials.17Rubber, plastics and insulationRubber, plastics in extruded form, and packing, stopping and insulating materials.18Leather goods and luggageLeather and imitation leather, luggage and bags, umbrellas and saddlery.19Non-metallic building materialsBuilding materials that are not made of metal — stone, concrete, timber and the like.20FurnitureFurniture, mirrors and picture frames, and goods made of wood, plastic and similar materials not covered elsewhere.21Kitchenware and household utensilsHousehold and kitchen utensils and containers, cookware and tableware, glassware and ceramics.22Ropes, tents and raw fibresRopes and nets, tents and tarpaulins, and raw fibrous textile materials.23Yarns and threadsYarns and threads for textile use.24Textiles and household linenTextiles and textile substitutes, household linen, and curtains.25Clothing, footwear and headwearClothing, footwear and headwear of every kind — the core class for fashion and apparel brands.26Haberdashery and hair decorationsLace, ribbons and trimmings, buttons and pins, artificial flowers and hair decorations.27Floor coverings and wall hangingsCarpets, rugs and mats, and non-textile wall hangings.28Games, toys and sporting goodsGames and toys, video-game apparatus, and gymnastic and sporting articles.29Meat, dairy and prepared foodsMeat, fish and poultry, preserved and prepared fruit and vegetables, dairy and edible oils.30Coffee, bakery and staple foodsCoffee, tea and cocoa, bakery and confectionery, and store-cupboard staples.31Fresh produce and agricultureRaw and unprocessed agricultural and horticultural products, fresh produce, live animals and animal feed.32Beers and soft drinksBeers, non-alcoholic beverages, mineral waters and preparations for making drinks.33Wines and spiritsAlcoholic beverages other than beer, and preparations for making them.34Tobacco and smokers’ articlesTobacco and substitutes, e-cigarettes, smokers’ articles and matches.
Services — classes 35 to 45
What a business does for its customers, from retail and software to hospitality and legal.
35Advertising, business and retail servicesAdvertising and marketing, business management and administration, and retail and wholesale services. The service class most brands overlook.36Financial and insurance servicesFinancial, banking and monetary services, insurance, and real estate affairs.37Construction and repair servicesBuilding construction, installation, maintenance and repair services.38Telecommunications servicesTelecommunications — the transmission of data and provision of access to networks, not the content sent over them.39Transport, storage and travelTransport of goods and people, packaging and storage, and travel arrangement.40Treatment and manufacturing servicesTreatment and transformation of materials, custom manufacturing, recycling and printing services.41Education, entertainment and publishingEducation and training, entertainment, sporting and cultural activities, and publishing services.42Software and IT servicesScientific and technological services, and the design and development of computer hardware and software — the home of SaaS.43Food, drink and accommodation servicesServices for providing food and drink, and temporary accommodation.44Medical, beauty and agriculture servicesMedical and veterinary services, beauty and hygienic care, and agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.45Legal, security and personal servicesLegal services, security services for the protection of property and people, and personal and social services.