Goods
Paper, printed matter and stationery
Paper and cardboard, printed matter, stationery, artists’ materials and teaching materials.
Watch out: Publishing *services* and downloadable e-books sit in Classes 41 and 9 respectively.
What it covers
- Printed matter, books and magazines
- Stationery and office requisites
- Paper and cardboard packaging
- Artists’ and teaching materials
- Photographs and posters
Typical businesses
- Publishers
- Stationery brands
- Packaging printers
Not sure this is your class? A business often spans several — the product in one class, the service that sells it in another. NameVetted works out your likely classes from a description of your business and screens the trademark register against them. How trademark classes work →
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Related classes
Businesses in Class 16 often need cover in these too.
This is general information to help you screen a name, not legal advice. Class scope can be finely balanced — confirm the right classes with a qualified trademark attorney before you file.