--- title: "International Trademark Classes" url: "https://duranschulze.com/international-trademark-classes/" date_published: "2024-11-28T09:05:29+08:00" date_modified: "2026-07-30T15:45:46+08:00" author: "Duran & Duran-Schulze Law - Legal Team" --- # International Trademark Classes > The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) uses a trademark classification system to categorize similar marks. The Madrid International Trademark System is a convenient and cost-effective way to register a trademark worldwide. To register a trademark through the Madrid System, it must be included in at least one of the 45 international trademark classes outlined in The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) uses a trademark classification system to categorize similar marks. The Madrid International Trademark System is a convenient and cost-effective way to register a trademark worldwide. To **[register](https://duranschulze.com/trademark-registration/)** a trademark through the Madrid System, it must be included in at least one of the 45 international trademark classes outlined in the Nice Classification of Goods and Services.  ## Trademark Classes for Goods [Image: product] ### Class 1 – Chemicals  Chemicals for use in industry, science, and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins and unprocessed plastics; fire extinguishing and fire prevention compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; substances for tanning animal skins and hides; adhesives for use in industry; putties and other paste fillers; compost, manures and fertilizers; and biological preparations for use in industry and science. ### Class 2 – Paints Paints, varnishes and lacquers; preservatives against rust and deterioration of wood; colorants, dyes; inks for printing, marking, and engraving; raw natural resins; and metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art.  ### Class 3 – Cosmetics and Cleaning Products  Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; non-medicated dentifrices; perfumery, essential oils; bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; and cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations. ### Class 4 – Industrial Oils, Illuminants, and Fuels Industrial oils, greases and wax; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting, and binding compositions; fuels and illuminants; and candles and wicks for lighting. ### Class 5 – Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary use, food for babies; dietary supplements for human beings and animals; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth and dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; and fungicides and herbicides.  ### Class 6 – Metals Common metals and their alloys, and ores; metal materials for building and construction; transportable buildings of metal; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; small items of metal hardware; metal containers for storage or transport; and safes. ### Class 7 – Machinery  Machines, machine tools and power-operated tools; motors and engines, except for land vehicles; machine coupling and transmission components, except for land vehicles; agricultural implements, other than hand-operated hand tools; incubators for eggs; and automatic vending machines.  ### Class 8 – Hand Tools Hand tools and implements, and hand-operated; cutlery; side arms, except firearms; and razors.  ### Class 9 – Electrical and Scientific Products  Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signaling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving, and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; recorded and downloadable media, computer software, blank digital or analog recording and storage media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating devices; computers and computer peripheral devices; diving suits, drivers’ masks, earplugs for divers, nose clips for divers and swimmers, gloves for divers, breathing apparatus for underwater swimming; and fire-extinguishing apparatus.  ### Class 10 – Medical Instruments  Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials; therapeutic and assistive devices adapted for the disabled; massage apparatus; apparatus, devices, and articles for nursing infants; sexual activity apparatus, devices, and articles. ### Class 11 – Environmental Control Instruments Apparatus and installations for lighting, heating, cooling, steam generating, cooking, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.  ### Class 12 – Vehicles  Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water.  ### Class 13 – Firearms Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; and fireworks. ### Class 14 – Jewelries Precious metals and their alloys; jewelry, precious and semi-precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments. ### Class 15 – Musical Instruments Musical instruments; music stands and stands for musical instruments; and conductors’ batons. ### Class 16 – Paper Goods and Printed Materials  Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films, and bags for wrapping and packaging; and printers’ type, printing blocks.  ### Class 17 – Insulating Materials  Unprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica, and substitutes for all these materials; plastics and resins in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping, and insulating materials; flexible pipes, tubes, and hoses, not of metal.  ### Class 18 – Leather Products Leather and imitations of leather; animal skins and hides; luggage and carrying bags; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; whips, harness, and saddlery; collars, leashes, and clothing for animals.  ### Class 19 – Non-metallic Construction Materials Materials, not of metal, for building and construction; rigid pipes, not of metal, for building ; asphalt, pitch, tar, and bitumen; transportable buildings, not of metal; and monuments, not of metal.  ### Class 20 – Furniture  Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; containers, not of metal, for storage or transport; unworked or semi-worked bone, horn, whalebone, or mother-of-pearl; shells; meerschaum; and yellow amber. ### Class 21 – Houseware and Glass Products Household or kitchen utensils and containers; cookware and tableware, except forks, knives, and spoons; combs and sponges; brushes, except paintbrushes; brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; unworked or semi-worked glass, except building glass; glassware, porcelain, and earthenware. ### Class 22 – Ropes, Cordage, and Fibers Ropes and string; nets; tents and tarpaulins; awnings of textile or synthetic materials; sails; sacks for the transport and storage of materials in bulk; padding, cushioning, and stuffing materials, except paper, cardboard, rubber, or plastics; raw fibrous textile materials and substitutes therefor.  ### Class 23 – Yarns and Threads Yarns and threads for textile use. ### Class 24 – Textiles Textiles and substitutes for textiles; household linen; curtains of textile or plastic.  ### Class 25 – Clothing  Clothing, footwear, and headwear. ### Class 26 – Sewing Materials Lace, braid and embroidery, and haberdashery ribbons and bows; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers; hair decorations; and false hair. ### Class 27 – Floor Coverings Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum, and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings, not of textile. ### Class 28 – Toys, Sporting Goods, and Ornaments Games, toys, and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastics and sporting articles; and decorations for Christmas trees. ### Class 29 – Meats and Processed Foods Meat, fish, poultry, and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried, and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs; milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and other milk products; oils and fats for food.  ### Class 30 – Staple Foods Coffee, tea, cocoa, and artificial coffee; rice, pasta, and noodles; tapioca and sago; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread, pastries, and confectionery; chocolate; ice cream, sorbets, and other edible ices; sugar, honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt, seasonings, spices, preserved herbs; vinegar, sauces and other condiments; ice (frozen water).  ### Class 31 – Agricultural Products  Raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquaculture, horticultural, and forestry products; raw and unprocessed grains and seeds; fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs; natural plants and flowers; bulbs, seedlings, and seeds for planting; live animals; foodstuffs and beverages for animals; and malt. ### Class 32 – Beverages Beers; non-alcoholic beverages; mineral and aerated waters; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other non-alcoholic preparations for making beverages. ### Class 33 – Wines and Spirits Alcoholic beverages, except beers; and alcoholic preparations for making beverages. ### Class 34 – Tobacco, Cigars, and Vapes Tobacco and tobacco substitutes; cigarettes and cigars; electronic cigarettes and oral vaporizers for smokers; smokers’ articles; and matches.  ## Trademark Classes for Services [Image: service] ### Class 35 – Advertising and Business Advertising; business management; business administration; and office functions. ### Class 36 – Insurance and Financial Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; and real estate affairs.  ### Class 37 – Construction, Repair, and Installation Building construction; repair; and installation services.  ### Class 38 – Telecommunications Telecommunications. ### Class 39 – Transportation and Storage Transport; packaging and storage of goods; and travel arrangement. ### Class 40 – Treatment of Materials  Treatment of materials. ### Class 41 – Education and Entertainment  Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. ### Class 42 – Computer, Scientific, and Software  Scientific and technological services,  research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and industrial research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.  ### Class 43 – Hotels and Restaurants Services for providing food and drink; and temporary accommodation. ### Class 44 – Medical, Cosmetic, and Agriculture  Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture, and forestry services. ### Class 45 – Personal, Social, and Legal Services Legal services; security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.  *Need further information and assistance regarding** **[International Trademark Classes](https://duranschulze.com/trademark-registration/)**? **Talk to our team at *[*Duran & Duran-Schulze Law*](http://duranschulze.com/)* **in BGC, Metro Manila, Philippines **to know more about the requirements and process. 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