Intellectual Property Offices worldwide use a standardized trade mark classification system that groups together similar goods or services into 45 different Trademark classes.
When applying to register a trade mark, you must use this classification system to specify what category or categories your trademarked name will fall under.
Each class contains a list of pre-approved descriptive terms. These cover all the goods or services included in that class. You can also use your own language to describe your goods or services in a more unique manner, within any given trademark class. These descriptions may receive greater scrutiny by trademark offices, but if approved can serve you well to differentiate what your trademark protects.
goods are listed in classes 1 to 34
services are listed in classes 35 to 45
For reference, we've included a summary of of the 45 Trademark Classes below.
Trademark Goods
1 Chemicals
3 Cosmetics and Cleaning Preparations
4 Lubricants and Fuels
5 Pharmaceuticals
6 Metal Goods
7 Machinery
8 Hand Tools
9 Electrical and Scientific Apparatus
10 Medical Apparatus
11 Environmental Control Apparatus
12 Vehicles
13 Firearms
14 Jewelry
15 Musical Instruments
16 Paper Goods and Printed Matter
17 Rubber Goods
18 Leather Goods
19 Non-metallic Building Materials
20 Furniture and Articles Not Otherwise Classified
21 Housewares and Glass
22 Cordage and Fibers
23 Yarns and Threads
24 Fabrics
25 Clothing
26 Fancy Goods
27 Floor Coverings
28 Toys and Sporting Goods
29 Meats and Processed Foods
30 Staple Foods
31 Natural Agricultural Products
32 Light Beverages
33 Wine and Spirits
34 Smokers' Articles
Trademark Services
35 Advertising and Business Services
37 Construction and Repair
38 Communication
39 Transportation and Storage Services
40 Treatment of Materials
41 Education and Entertainment Services
42 Computer, Scientific, and Legal Services
43 Hotels and Restaurants
44 Medical, Beauty, and Agricultural Services
45 Personal Services