Trade Mark Classification

How many trade mark classes are there?

There is a total of 45 trade mark classes in the UK. The classes cover a broad range of goods and services from cosmetics, medical instruments to toys and sporting goods.

Can I apply for a trade mark if my product or service does not appear in the trade mark classification list?

The idea of the Nice classification is that everything – all goods and all services – are covered.  With the arrival of new technologies and industry developments, classification cannot stand still. It is revised periodically, and the latest version came into force at the start of 2023.

How to select the correct trade mark classification?

The specification should set out the details of the goods or services that the business is currently providing but should also seek to cover those that the company anticipates it may expand into in the future. A registered trade mark lasts 10 years, so consider the different classes in the context of how you may wish to grow your brand over time.