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The Harmonised Database 2018
Class Scopes

Version 0.4 – 16/01/2018

Department/Service

EUIPN OC – European Union IP Network Operation Centre

StatusDRAFT

Approved by owner

MJ

Magnus Jaensson

Authors

MF

Mike Foley

EUIPN OC

MJ

Magnus Jaensson

EUIPN OC

TC

Thom Clark

EUIPO

AB

Andra But

EUIPN OC

MHJ

Mona Hede Jarmer

EUIPN OC

Contributors

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Revision history

Version

Date

AuthorDescription

0.1

04/12/2017

AB

Initial draft

0.2

21/12/2017

MHJ

draft

0.3

11/01/2018

MF

Revision

0.4

16/01/2018

MHJ

Finalisation

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Table of contents

Revision history .......................................................................................................... 2
1.

Introduction – purpose of document ................................................................. 42.

The HDB ................................................................................................................ 5

2.1

Purpose of the HDB .......................................................................................................5

2.2

HDB Background ...........................................................................................................5

2.3

Principles for the management of the HDB .................................................................6
2.1.1

HDB Principles ....................................................................................................................... 6

2.1.2

Database Rules ...................................................................................................................... 7

2.1.3

Database principles ................................................................................................................ 7

2.4

Changes to HDB due to Nice 11.18 ..............................................................................83.

Taxonomy ............................................................................................................. 9

3.1

Purpose of the Taxonomy .............................................................................................9

3.2Group Title requirements ..............................................................................................93.3

Revision of the Taxonomy ............................................................................................94.

Class Scopes.......................................................................................................10

4.1

Acceptability of Class Scopes ....................................................................................10

4.2

Acceptance of Class Scopes ......................................................................................11

4.3

Class Scopes – the changes.......................................................................................115.

Annex 1 – Complete Class Scopes for 2018 .....................................................12

6.

Annex 2 – Group Titles determined “too vague” .............................................21

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1. Introduction – purpose of document
This document presents the changes to the Harmonised Database (HDB) in respect of Class
Scopes and the acceptability of Group Titles as HDB terms, reflecting the 2018 version of theTaxonomy.
The changes to the Taxonomy, which are set out in a separate document, are primarily
required as a result of the introduction of the 11.18 Version of the Nice Classification (Nice)that entered into force on 1 January 2018. These changes affect the Group Titles of theTaxonomy and have two primary consequences for the HDB:
1. Acceptability as an HDB term
2. Class Scopes
Acceptability as a term in the HDB refers to whether it would be accepted by the participating
Offices if used in a list of goods and services attached to a trade mark application. The
acceptability of any Group Title is determined in the same way as any other HDB term, being
by a majority of voting Offices. If 50% or more of the voting Offices consider a term to be
acceptable it will be acceptable in the HDB and pre-approved by all HDB Offices.
Class Scopes are dependent on the Taxonomy changes as the Class Scopes consist of thehighest level of acceptable Group Titles.
This document also publishes the HDB Principles and Harmonised Database rules. These
sets of fundamentals govern the development and evolution of the HDB as adopted by the
Maintenance Forum on Classification.

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2. The HDB
2.1
Purpose of the HDB
Alongside the trademark the list of goods and services is the most important part of a
trademark application. It will define the scope of protection and the legal right provided by thesubsequent registration for the duration of its life.
The wording of the terms within this list of goods and services must be clear and concise, andlisted in such a way as to conform to the mandatory Nice Classification system. These
requirements not only ensure that the proprietor knows the right protection is in place,particularly with regard to future trading intentions. Just as importantly they enable others inthe same field of activity to understand the extent of the rights stemming from the registration
and avoid a dispute by accidentally trespassing on them.
Providing accurate, comprehensive and consistent guidance on acceptable goods andservices terminology and their classification is a vital part of assisting users of the trade marksystem. Also, as trade becomes increasingly multinational, this brings the demands of working
in different legal systems and languages and the need for a harmonized, multilingual system of
guidance. Facilitating this is the primary aim of the HDB.
2.2
HDB Background
The HDB of goods and services is one of the common tools set up through the Convergence
Programme.
Before the creation of the HDB, users seeking trade mark protection in multiple EU
jurisdictions would need to check the acceptability of terminology in each EU office (or apply
and risk getting it wrong). If applying outside of their home area, users had the added burdenof translation of this terminology.
The idea of a “harmonised” approach to classification came about during a meeting to discuss
adding the classification databases of the OHIM (now EUIPO), the UK and Sweden to theEuroclass tool, the predecessor of TMclass. The question was asked “why the need forseparate databases? The potential benefits of a single database providing consistent, crossEU acceptance of terms, classification and language were real incentives in achieving the
success that we now see. Starting with the creation of a single database combining thenational databases of these three offices and subsequently also Germany, by 2015 the goal of
EU-wide classification alignment through a single database was achieved. This has become
universally known as the Harmonised Database or HDB.
Increasing use of the HDB has enabled greater auto-classification; a check that identifies theacceptability of terminology used in incoming trade mark applications. This removes the needfor an Examiner to check a pre-approved description. For users this has increased theconsistency in decision-making and reduced notified irregularities saving cost and time
The HDB has changed the face of classification by enabling users worldwide to selectterminology knowing that it is guaranteed to be accepted by the any of the EU offices
responsible for the registration of trade marks. It continues to act as a catalyst in aligning thebusiness perspectives on classification of all EU offices, and as a driver in the services offered
to users, such as in e–filing. To ensure the HDB remains relevant, which means current in its
terminology and in meeting the needs of users, new terminology is added on a monthly basiswith regular initiatives identifying new market-oriented terminology. Proposals from Offices anduser stakeholders are actively encouraged.
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The HDB also enables the Office to provide resources such as a “Similarity Tool” that enables
users to undertake a more informed pre-clearance check before committing to an application.
The Tool also increases the efficiency and consistency during the Examination process bydirecting examiners in decision-making.
2.3
Principles for the management of the HDB
The management of the HDB is a shared responsibility between all the participating Offices.
The responsibility and co-ownership for all translations is shared by all participating Officesthat accept filing in the respective languages.
2.1.1 HDB Principles
1) The HDB is used for the creation, assessment and automation of lists of goods
and services.
The primary purpose of the database is to contain terminology that can be used for
trade mark application purposes. The content should be compiled to provide users witha wide selection of descriptions of goods and services. Still, adding terms to the HDB in
an uncontrolled and unfocused manner will not enhance the purpose of the HDB,
which is to provide a resource of terms which are useful. By useful it is meant thatthese descriptions of goods and services are not so specific as to be relevant to asingle user, but have the potential to be used by other undertakings in the same andconnected markets.
2) If an expression is frequently used by applicants it should be in the HDB
Terminology from specific markets or sectors within a market where there is a known
gap in the HDB data, and/or there is evidence of repeated use of non-HDB terminology
should be a priority.
3) A proposal for a new concept should be assumed to be beneficial for the
database
Terms will be proposed for the HDB that are identical or similar in type to existing
entries (such as pharmaceutical preparations), being distinguished by having a
different purpose, for example, “for the prevention of rejection anxiety”. Where suchterms are proposed, particularly as a result of an identified need or repeated use by aparticular market, this should be a strong influence towards acceptance into the HDB.
4) The HDB should grow – if deleting, something better should be added.
Proposals for deletion may only be made by participating offices through theHarmonised Workflow.
Deleting a term has potential consequences, for example, when the HDB is connected
to e-filing and in automatic classification checking. It may also mean that a term
selected by a user and listed for later use may disappear.
5) Each Office is co-responsible for the quality of translations and enriching
concepts.

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Harmonised Database 20186) Correcting and enriching is a continuous activity.
Proposals for addition the HDB may be made by and interested party.
2.1.2 Database Rules
1) Commas rather than brackets should be used where possible.
2) The asterisks (‘*’) will not be used (other than for Nice terms).
3) Terms should only contain one kind of good or service and not multiple goods
or services (other than for Group Title terms).
4) The use of negation should be avoided.
5) Generic terms should be used instead of registered trade mark names. This islanguage specific.
6) ’Included in the class’ and ‘Not included in the class’ not to be used in HDB
terms unless Nice term or Group Title.
7) Selection of Master term in each concept shall use the following priority (whereapplicable): a) Nice; b) Group Title; or c) MGS.

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2.1.3 Database principles
Maintenance of the HDB is to be done through the Terminology MaintenanceConsole (TMC)
Classification experts of Harmonised offices may vote in support or against proposals
of others with the majority vote winning (regardless of how many vote).
The proposing office is deemed to be a vote in support of the action proposed.
The TMC is also to be used to manage translations and to facilitate the WIPO review.
As agreed by the 2nd Maintenance Forum on Classification, proposals that are theresults from initiatives aimed at improving the appropriateness of the terminology within
the HDB for users may be proposed and finalised outside of the Harmonised
Workflow/TMC•

The HDB database terminology is to be organised into concepts.
A concept may be a single description of goods or services, or a group of “strictlysynonymous” terms.

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Each term forming a concept shall relate to a single item of goods or a single
service.
The exception is a Group Title from the Taxonomy•

Proposals to add a new concept must be provided in the language of the
proposing office and in English.
Translation of proposals into other languages and validation of the English translation(if English is not the native language of the proposing office) is undertaken by theCentre du Traduction (CdT).
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English is the master language, from which a concept is translated into all theofficial EU languages•

Every concept will have a ‘master term’o If a concept consist of a single description, this will be categorized as a “master”,
o If the concept contains a Nice term this will automatically become the master term.

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A concept may contain variants
A variant should always be a synonym of the master. This requires that to be a variant
it must have the same linguistic meaning and classification as the master. A linguistic
meaning can be created by reference to the content of the class in which terms are in.
There is no direct translation of variants. Thus, it is possible for one concept to containan EN master with three variants and for the other language masters to have differing
numbers of variants or no variants at all.

2.4

Changes to HDB due to Nice 11.18

Term
Inflatable lifeboats(5298)Inflatable dinghies[lifeboats]
Cheesecloth bags foruse in cooking
Electrically heatedclothing forprotection against
accident or injury
Electrically heatedclothing for medical
use
Socks (Electricallyheated -) for medical
purposes
Dental tray covers
made of paper
Synthetic resins[semi-processed]for
use in manufacture
Machines for use in
making ice cream[industrial]
Ice-cream making
machines
Ice cream making
machines
Machines for making
ice cream
Ice cream makers,
electric
Ice cream makers,
self-refrigerating

Previous HDB class

New classReason for change
due to Nice

9

12

Rescue sleds

912

Rescue sleds

22

21

Cooking mesh bags,other than for
microwaves

911Electrically heatedclothing

11

Electrically heatedclothing

11

Electrically heatedclothing

10

16

Dental tray covers of
paper

1

Proposed for deletion

Acrylic resins, semiprocessed

7

Proposed for deletion

Ice-cream making
machines

11

New

Added as variant to0002736

11

Already in HDB

Variant in 0002736

11

Already in HDB

Variant in 0002736

New

11

New

11

10

10

Added as variant to002736
Added as variant to002736
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Ice cream makers,other than selfrefrigerating
Ice cream makers,
non-electric

Added as variant to0067083

New

21

New

21

Conference folders

1618

Paper drop cloths
Plastic sheeting foruse as drop cloths
Drop cloths
Drop cloths [textile]
Protective covers[dust sheets] for use
in decorating

16

22

Added as variant to0067083
Conference folders
added to Class 18
Drop cloths

1722

Drop cloths

22
22

22
22

Variant to “Dust sheets”
Drop cloths

24

22

Drop cloths

3. Taxonomy
The Taxonomy is a navigation system for terminology databases. As the Taxonomy is linked
to the development of the HDB, a short description is presented here. For details on
Taxonomy, Taxonomy function, Taxonomy governance and changes, please see thedocumentation and descriptions published at TMclass.
3.1 Purpose of the Taxonomy
Whereas the HDB serves the purpose of providing pre-approved terminology combined withclassification guidance, the Taxonomy assists users in finding the most suitable goods andservices terminology within the HDB. It does this by organising the terminology into “groups” ofterms that share similar characteristics placed into a hierarchical structure within each class.
As a hierarchy for navigating terminology and not for the purpose of classification“classifiability” by which is meant “being specific to the respective class” is never an issue or
requirement for Group Titles.
3.2 Group Title requirements
Each Group within the Taxonomy has a “title” that describes the content of that group and the
HDB terminology below. Terminology from the HDB is allocated based on the linguisticallydefined content of each group. Collectively, within each class, the Taxonomy Group Titles givea logical overview of the complete content of the class.
3.3 Revision of the Taxonomy
The revision of the Taxonomy structure and the Group Titles is managed by the European
Union IP Network Operation Centre (EUIPN OC) in a yearly cycle.
The table below lists the changes to the Taxonomy Group Titles for 2018.

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Class
1

1
1
2
7
21
36

New Group Title
Filtering materials [chemical, mineral,vegetable and other unprocessedmaterials]
Chemical compositions and materials foruse in the manufacture of cosmetics
Photographic film

Previous Group Title
Filtering media of chemical and non-chemical
substances included in the class

Metal in foil and powder form for use inpainting, decorating, printing and art
Construction machines
Articles for clothing and footwear
Fundraising and sponsorship

Metal in foil and powder form

Chemical compositions and materials for use incosmetics
Photographic film, not exposed

Construction equipment
Articles for the care of clothing and footwear
Fundraising and financial sponsorship

Changes to a Taxonomy Group Title that has a consequential effect on the “class scopes” areset out below in Section 4.3.

4. Class Scopes
Class Scopes are the Group Titles that collectively “visualise” the known goods and services
within a class. They are not a collection of terms that together are proposed as a statement of
the scope of protection for the entirety of each class.
Generally, Class Scopes are the highest level of group titles in a particular class. They arebroad enough to cover all classifiable HDB terms in a class, whilst being specific enough forclassification (unless explicitly stated otherwise). Where a top level Group Title is notconsidered sufficiently clear and precise to function as a Class Scope, the Group Title(s) lower
in the hierarchy will be used.
Class Scopes are governed by the Taxonomy, and where applicable, changes to theTaxonomy will be reflected in the Class scopes so as to ensure they remain current andprovide a comprehensive indication of what is included in the classes. Consequent to thechanges to the Taxonomy for 2018, three of the Class Scopes have changed. The full 2018
Class Scopes are set out as an Annex to this paper, with changes from the 2017 Class
Scopes set out below.
4.1 Acceptability of Class Scopes
Although part of the Taxonomy (and therefore having the primary purpose of navigating theterminology), the Class Scopes can still serve a classification function.
In principle, for a term to function as a Class Scope it must be clear and precise, for if it is not it
cannot accurately inform as to the content of the respective class. It follows that if a term is
acceptable as a Class Scope, it should also be sufficiently clear and precise to be acceptablefor classification purposes and for use in the lists of goods and services of applications.
Even though a Class Scope should in principle be acceptable the purpose of classification, theClass Scopes are not intended to be used for application purposes as Class Scopes are “classbased” whereas a list of goods and services in an application should be “market” and“use/need” based.
Annex 1 is a complete list of Class Scopes
Some expressions need to be further specified [by the user], as indicated. These are
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Annex 2 lists the Class Scopes that are currently considered unacceptable for classification
purpose.
4.2 Acceptance of Class Scopes
Once the revision of the to the Taxonomy Group Titles has been determined, an analysis isundertaken to identify any changes affecting those currently accepted as Class Scopes, or that
had previously been excluded.
Where new groups have been added or there has been a change to a Group Title (at whateverlevel) the determination of the terms acceptability will be done in the Harmonised Workflow(HWF). The purpose of this is to enable participating offices to give their vote on theacceptability (or otherwise) of these changed Group Titles for classification, which in turn may
impact upon the Class Scopes. The vote is not to determine the acceptability of the term
as a Group Title within the Taxonomy structure.

In deciding on whether a Group Title is acceptable for classification purposes, it should be
remembered that it has been agreed that Group Titles are outside of the rules relating to the
HDB. Group Titles can, and in many cases must have more than one good or service in themto function. The question is whether the individual goods of services within the Group Title are
acceptable for classification. If the answer is affirmative, the Group Title as a concept is
acceptable.
4.3 Class Scopes – the changes
The table below lists the changes to the Class Scopes for 2018.
Class
1
21
36

New class scope
Filtering materials [chemical, mineral, vegetableand other unprocessed materials]
Articles for the care of clothing and footwear
namelyFundraising and financial sponsorship

Previous class scope
Filtering media of chemical and nonchemical substances included in the class
Articles for clothing and footwear namely
Fundraising and sponsorship

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5. Annex 1 – Complete Class Scopes for 2018
Class 1•
Chemical preparations and materials for film, photography and printing•
Unprocessed plastics•
Adhesives for use in industry•
Growing media and fertilizers and chemicals for use in agriculture, horticulture andforestry•
Detergents for use in manufacture and industry•
Chemical substances, chemical materials and chemical preparations, and naturalelements•
Salts for industrial purposes•
Unprocessed artificial and synthetic resins•
Starches for use in manufacturing and industry•
Putties, and fillers and pastes for use in industry•
Chemical and organic compositions for use in the manufacture of food and beverages•
Filtering materials [chemical, mineral, vegetable and other unprocessed materials]
Class 2•Dyes, colorants, pigments and inks•
Thinners and thickeners for coatings, dyes and inks•
Coatings•
Raw natural resins•
And additives in connection with the aforesaid, included in the class.
Class 3•Toiletries•
Animal grooming preparations•
Essential oils and aromatic extracts•
Abrasives•
Cleaning and fragrancing preparations•
Tailors’ and cobblers’ wax
Class 4•
Fuels and illuminants•
Electrical energy•
Dust controlling compositions•
Lubricants and industrial greases, waxes and fluids•
And additives in connection with the aforesaid, included in the classClass 5•
Dietary supplements and dietetic preparations•
Dental preparations and articles, and medicated dentifrices•
Sanitary preparations and articles•
Pest control preparations and articles•
Medical and veterinary preparations and articles [to be specified by user]
Class 6•
Building and construction materials and elements of metal•
Unprocessed and semi-processed materials of metal, not specified for use•
Metal hardware•
Doors, gates, windows and window coverings of metal•
Structures and transportable buildings of metal
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Statues and works of art of common metals
Containers, and transportation and packaging articles, of metal
And parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods, included in the classClass 7•
Agricultural, earthmoving, construction, oil and gas extraction and mining equipment•
Pumps, compressors and fans•
Industrial robots•
Moving and handling equipment•
Generators of electricity•
Machines and machine tools for treatment of materials and for manufacturing•
Engines, powertrains, and machine parts, and controls for the operation of machines
and engines [to be specified by user]•
Dispensing machines•
Sweeping, cleaning, washing and laundering equipment•
And parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods, included in the class.
Class 8•
Hygienic and beauty implements for humans and animals•
Edged and blunt weapons•
Food preparation implements, kitchen knives and cutting implements, cutlery for eating•
Hand-operated tools and implements for treatment of materials, and for construction,
repair and maintenance•
Lifting Tools•
And parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods, included in the class.
Class 9•Recorded content•
Measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers•
Scientific research and laboratory apparatus, educational apparatus and simulators•
Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices•
Magnets, magnetizers and demagnetizers•
Scientific and laboratory devices for treatment using electricity•
Apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity•
Optical devices, enhancers and correctors•
Safety, security, protection and signalling devices•
Diving equipment•
Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map making devices•
And parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods, included in the class.
Class 10•
Physical therapy equipment•
Hearing protection devices•
Feeding aids and pacifiers•
Sex aids•
Medical and veterinary apparatus and instruments•
Medical furniture and bedding, equipment for moving patients•
Medical clothing•
Prosthetics and artificial implants•
Orthopaedic and mobility aids•
And parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods, included in the class.

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Class 11•
Flues and installations for conveying exhaust gases•
Sun tanning appliances•
Sanitary installations, water supply and sanitation equipment•
Burners, boilers and heaters•
Lighting and lighting reflectors•
Food and beverage cooking, heating, cooling and treatment equipment•
Fireplaces•
Filters for industrial and household use•
Industrial treatment installations•
Industrial installations for filtering liquids•
Installations for the collection of gases•
Installations for the collection of liquids•
Launders for trapping impurities in molten metal•
Biological reactors for clarifying industrial effluents•
Apparatus for dehydrating food waste•
Personal heating and drying implements•
Drying installations•
Refrigerating and freezing equipment•
Regulating and safety accessories for water and gas installations•
Nuclear installations•
Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning and purification equipment (ambient)•
Igniters•
And parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods, included in the class.
Class 12•
Vehicles and conveyances•
Parts and fittings for vehicles, wheels and tyres and continuous tracks for vehicles
Class 13•
Explosive substances and devices, other than arms•
Weapons and ammunition•
And parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods, included in the class.
Class 14•
Gemstones, pearls and precious metals, and imitations thereof•
Jewellery•
Time instruments•
Other articles of precious metals and precious stones, and imitations thereof namely
Statues and figurines, made of or coated with precious or semi-precious metals orstones, or imitations thereof, Ornaments, made of or coated with precious or semiprecious metals or stones, or imitations thereof, Coins and tokens, Works of art ofprecious metal.
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Key rings and key chains, and charms therefor•
Jewellery boxes and watch boxes•
And parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods, included in the class.
Class 15•
Musical instruments•
Musical accessories•
And parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods, included in the class.
Class 16•
Works of art and figurines of paper and cardboard, and architects’ models
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Decoration and art materials and media
Filtering materials of paper
Bags and articles for packaging, wrapping and storage of paper, cardboard or plastics
Stationery and educational supplies
Adhesives for stationery or household purposes
Money holders
Disposable paper products [to be specified by user]
Printed matter
Paper and cardboard
And parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods, included in the class.

Class 17•
Flexible pipes, tubes, hoses, and fittings therefor (including valves), and fittings for rigid
pipes, all non-metallic•
Seals, sealants and fillers•
Insulation and barrier articles and materials•
Unprocessed and semi-processed materials included in the class, not specified for use
namely Polyester, Mineral fibers, Elastomers, Synthetic and composite materials[namely Carbon fibre, Cellulose acetate, Glass fibre and glass wool, Cast nylon for use
in manufacture, Chemical fibres not for textile use, Microporous synthetic sheets for the
manufacture of protective clothing, Microporous synthetic sheets for the manufacture ofprotective rainwear, Microporous synthetic sheets for use in manufacture, Microporous
synthetic sheets for the manufacture of protective workwear, Microporous synthetic
strips for the manufacture of protective clothing, Self-lubricating cast nylon for use in
manufacture, Synthetic fibres, other than for textile use, Viscose sheets, other than for
packing, Viscose sheets [semi-finished product],Yarns of ceramic fibres [other than foruse in textiles], Viscose sheets, other than for wrapping], Cellulose, Fibres impregnatedwith synthetic resins•
Resins in extruded form•
Semi-worked plastic substances•
Finished or semi-finished goods, of materials included in the class, specified for use
namely Molds [to be specified by user], Anti-corrosion tape, Foam supports for flower
arrangements, Fusing film, Glass tapes and strips, Marking tape, Pouches of rubber,Protective rubber articles, Protective shields of asbestos, Rubber bands, Rubber grips
and pads, Shock-absorbing and packing materials, vibration dampers, Soldering
threads of plastic, Stoppers of plastics, Statues and works of art [namely Decorative
articles [badges] made of mica, Decorative articles [badges] made of rubber,
Decorative plastics films being semi-finished products, Figurines made from rubber],
Coverings [to be specified by user], Mountings, jointings, connectors and spacers [tobe specified by user], Membranes and semi-processed synthetic filtering materials,
Adhesive tapes, strips, bands and films, Clutch and brake linings, Tire restoration andrepair materials•
And parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods, included in the class.
Class 18•
Umbrellas and parasols•
Walking sticks•
Luggage, bags, wallets and other carriers•
Leather and imitation leather, pelts and hides, and goods made thereof [to be specified
by user]•
Saddlery, whips and apparel for animals•
And parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods, included in the class.

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Class 19•
Building and construction materials and elements, not of metal•
Doors, gates, windows and window coverings, not of metal•
Structures and transportable buildings, not of metal•
Unprocessed and semi-processed materials included in the class, not specified for use
namely Pitch, tar, bitumen and asphalt, Stone, rock, clay and minerals, Wood andartificial wood•
Statues and works of art, included in the class•
And parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods, included in the class.
Class 20•
Non-metallic hardware namely Mooring buoys, Flaps, Handles and rails, Hinges,
Hooks and hangers, Identification bracelets, Molds and shapers, Pennant holders,
Plugs, Protectors and supports, Reels, Locks and keys, Reinforcers, Rings, Rods, Saw
horses, Sink mats, Spacers, Sink liners, Stair fittings, Springs, Stacking adaptors, Door,gate and window fittings, Staves, stakes and poles, Suction pads, Suspension tracks,
Tags, Tensioners, Tent parts, Tissue holders, Trays, Valves, Fasteners, Clappers,
Clips, Connectors and fixtures, Fans•
Statues, figurines, works of art and ornaments and decorations, made of materials
such as wood, wax, plaster or plastic, included in the class•
Furniture and furnishings•
Animal housing and beds•
Unprocessed and semi-processed materials included in the class, not specified for use
namely Amber, Animal parts, Meerschaum, Plant parts•
Containers, and closures and holders therefor•
Ladders and movable steps•
Displays, stands and signage•
And parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods, included in the class.
Class 21•
Statues, figurines, plaques and works of art, made of materials such as porcelain,terra-cotta or glass, included in the class•
Unworked and semi-worked glass, not specified for use•
Gardening articles [to be specified by user]•
Tableware, cookware and containers•
Brushes and other articles for cleaning, brush-making materials•
Cosmetic and toilet utensils and bathroom articles•
Articles for animals namely Aquaria and vivaria, Waste disposal articles, Devices forpest and vermin control, Bird baths, Cages, Feeding and drinking articles, Fish bowls,
Grooming articles, Nesting articles, Tags•
Articles for the care of clothing and footwear namely Boot jacks and shoehorns,
Buttonhooks, Clothes racks, Clothes stretchers, Ironing and clothes pressing articles,
Shoe polishers, Shoe stretchers and shapers•
And parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods, included in the class.
Class 22•
Raw textile fibers and substitutes•
Goods made of textile and fibers namely Slings and bands, Bags and sacks for
packaging, storage and transport, Tarpaulins, awnings, tents, and unfitted coverings,
Sails, Ropes and strings, Nets, Brattice cloth, Container liners•
Padding and stuffing materials, animal hair and bristles•
And parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods, included in the class.

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Class 23•
Yarns and threads
Class 24•
Fabrics•
Textile goods, and substitutes for textile goods•
Filtering materials of textile
Class 25•
Headgear•
Clothing•
Footwear•And parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods, included in the class.
Class 26•
Accessories for apparel, sewing articles and decorative textile articles•
Hair ornaments, hair rollers, hair fastening articles, and false hair•
Artificial fruit, flowers and vegetables•
Charms [not jewellery or for keys, rings or chains]•
Needles and pins for entomology
Class 27•
Floor coverings and artificial ground coverings•
Wall and ceiling coverings•
And parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods, included in the class.
Class 28•
Sporting articles and equipment•
Festive decorations and artificial Christmas trees•
Fairground and playground apparatus•
Toys, games, playthings and novelties•
And parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods, included in the class.
Class 29•
Meats•
Fish, seafood and molluscs•
Dairy products and dairy substitutes•
Birds eggs and egg products•
Oils and fats•
Sausage skins and imitations thereof•
Processed fruits, fungi and vegetables (including nuts and pulses)•
Soups and stocks, meat extracts•
Prepared insects and larvae
Class 30•
Convenience food and savoury snacks namely Corn, cereal, flour and sesame based
snacks, Tortilla bread dishes, Crackers, Dumplings, Pancakes, Pasta, rice and cereal
dishes, Pies and pastry dishes, Sandwiches and pizzas, Spring and seaweed rolls,
Steamed buns•
Salts, seasonings, flavourings and condiments•
Baked goods, confectionery, chocolate and desserts [to be specified by user]•
Sugars, natural sweeteners, sweet coatings and fillings, bee products•
Ice, ice creams, frozen yogurts and sorbets•
Coffee, teas and cocoa and substitutes therefor
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Processed grains, starches, and goods made thereof, baking preparations and yeasts

Class 31•
Live animals, organisms for breeding•
Agricultural and aquacultural crops, horticulture and forestry products•
Foodstuffs and fodder for animals•
Bedding and litter for animals
Class 32•
Beer and brewery products•
Non-alcoholic beverages•
Preparations for making beverages
Class 33•
Preparations for making alcoholic beverages•
Alcoholic beverages (except beer)
Class 34•
Tobacco and tobacco products (including substitutes)•
Articles for use with tobacco•
Matches•
Personal vaporisers and electronic cigarettes, and flavourings and solutions therefor•
And parts and fittings of all the aforesaid goods, included in the class.
Class 35•
Advertising, marketing and promotional services•
Commercial trading and consumer information services namely Retail and wholesale
services in relation to [to be specified by user], Import and export services, Mediationand negotiation services, Ordering services, Price comparing services, Procurement
services for others, Subscription services, Auctioneering services, Rental of vending
machines, Brokerage services, Business contact services, Collective buying services,
Commercial evaluation services, Competition arrangements, Distributorship services•
Business assistance, management and administrative services•
Business analysis, research and information services•
And rental, hire and leasing in connection with the aforesaid, included in the class; andadvice, consultancy and information for the aforesaid, included in the class.
Class 36•
Insurance services•
Real estate services•
Pawnbrokerage•
Provision of prepaid cards and tokens•
Safe deposit services•
Financial and monetary services, and banking•
Fundraising and financial sponsorship•
Valuation services•
And rental, hire and leasing in connection with the aforesaid, included in the class; andadvice, consultancy and information for the aforesaid, included in the class.
Class 37•
Building, construction and demolition•
Rental of tools, plant and equipment for construction and demolition•
Extraction of natural resources•
Installation, cleaning, repair and maintenance [services to be specified by user]
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Extermination, disinfection and pest control
And rental, hire and leasing in connection with the aforesaid, included in the class; andadvice, consultancy and information for the aforesaid, included in the class.

Class 38•
Telecommunication services•
And rental, hire and leasing in connection with the aforesaid, included in the class; andadvice, consultancy and information for the aforesaid, included in the class.
Class 39•
Distribution by pipeline and cable•
Transport•
Packaging and storage of goods•
Vehicle parking and storage•
And rental, hire and leasing in connection with the aforesaid, included in the class; andadvice, consultancy and information for the aforesaid, included in the class.
Class 40•
Food and beverage treatment•
Custom manufacture and assembly services [to be specified by user]•
Energy production•
Treatment and transformation of materials [to be specified by user]•
Printing, and photographic and cinematographic development•
Duplication of audio and video recordings•
Air and water conditioning and purification•
Slaughtering•
And rental, hire and leasing in connection with the aforesaid, included in the class; andadvice, consultancy and information for the aforesaid, included in the class.
Class 41•
Publishing and reporting•
Education, entertainment and sports services•
Translation and interpretation•
And rental, hire and leasing in connection with the aforesaid, included in the class; andadvice, consultancy and information for the aforesaid, included in the class.
Class 42•IT services namely Software development, programming and implementation,
Computer project management services, Data mining, Digital watermarking, Computer
services, Technological services relating to computers, Computer network services,
Updating of memory banks of computer systems, Data migration services, Updating
websites for others, Monitoring of computer systems by remote access, Computer
hardware development, Hosting services, and software as a service and rental ofsoftware, Rental of computer hardware and facilities, IT consultancy, advisory andinformation services, IT security, protection and restoration, Data duplication andconversion services, data coding services, Computer analysis and diagnostics,
Research, development and implementation of computers and systems•
Science and technology services•
Testing, authentication and quality control•
Design services•
And rental, hire and leasing in connection with the aforesaid, included in the class; andadvice, consultancy and information for the aforesaid, included in the classClass 43
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Temporary accommodation
Boarding for animals
Rental of furniture, linens and table settings
Provision of food and drink
And rental, hire and leasing in connection with the aforesaid, included in the class; andadvice, consultancy and information for the aforesaid, included in the class.

Class 44•
Animal healthcare services•
Agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture and forestry services•
Animal grooming services•
Human healthcare services•
Human hygiene and beauty care•
And rental, hire and leasing in connection with the aforesaid, included in the class; andadvice, consultancy and information for the aforesaid, included in the class.
Class 45•
Safety, rescue, security and enforcement services•
Personal and social services namely Astrological and spiritual services, Individual
shopping services, Lost property services, Networking services, Personal letter writing,
Pet services, Political lobbying services, Social escorting services, Reminding services,
Wedding services, Detective services, Dating services, Funerary services, Religious
services, Rental of clothing, Child services, House sitting services, Individual analysis
and research services•
Legal services•
And rental, hire and leasing in connection with the aforesaid, included in the class; andadvice, consultancy and information for the aforesaid, included in the class.

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Class 5
• Medical and veterinary preparations and articles
Class 7
• Engines, powertrains, and machine parts, and controls for the operation of machines
and engines
Class 14
• Other articles of precious metals and precious stones, and imitations thereofClass 16
• Disposable paper products
Class 17
• Coverings• Finished or semi-finished goods, of materials included in the class, specified for use• Molds• Statues and works of art• Synthetic and composite materials• Unprocessed and semi-processed materials included in the class, not specified for use
Class 18
• Leather and imitation leather, pelts and hides, and goods made thereofClass 19
• Unprocessed and semi-processed materials included in the class, not specified for use
Class 20
• Non-metallic hardware• Unprocessed and semi-processed materials included in the class, not specified for use
Class 21
• Articles for animals• Gardening articles
Class 22
• Goods made of textile and fibers
Class 30
• Convenience food and savory snacks• Baked goods, confectionery, chocolate and desserts
Class 35
• Commercial trading and consumer information services• Retail and wholesale services
Class 37
• Installation, cleaning, repair and maintenance
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Class 40
• Treatment and transformation of materials• Custom manufacture and assembly services
Class 45
• Personal and social services

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