Services
Telecommunications services
Telecommunications — the transmission of data and provision of access to networks, not the content sent over them.
Watch out: This is the pipe, not the content — the app or software itself is usually Class 9 and/or 42.
What it covers
- Telecoms and data transmission
- Providing access to networks
- Broadcasting services
- Messaging and video-call services
Typical businesses
- Telecoms operators
- ISPs
- Messaging-platform providers
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Related classes
Businesses in Class 38 often need cover in these too.
9Software and electronicsComputer software, downloadable content and a wide range of scientific, measuring and audiovisual apparatus. One of the busiest classes on the register.42Software and IT servicesScientific and technological services, and the design and development of computer hardware and software — the home of SaaS.
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.