NICE classes: how to choose the right classes for trademark registration
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The International Classification of Goods and Services (NICE) is the key element when registering a trademark. Here’s how to choose the right classes.
The International Classification of Goods and Services (NICE, or the Nice Classification) divides all goods and services into 45 classes: 34 for goods and 11 for services. Choosing the right classes is the foundation of reliable brand protection.
What is NICE?
NICE is the international classification system used for trademark registration in most countries, including Uzbekistan. Each class covers a specific group of goods or services.
Popular classes for businesses in Uzbekistan
Retail and trade
- Class 35 — advertising, business management, retail and wholesale
- Class 39 — transportation, delivery of goods
Food and beverages
- Class 29 — meat, fish, dairy, oils
- Class 30 — coffee, tea, flour products, confectionery
- Class 31 — fresh fruits and vegetables, grain
- Class 32 — non-alcoholic beverages, juices
- Class 43 — restaurant, café, hotel services
Technology and IT
- Class 9 — software, electronics
- Class 42 — software development, IT services
- Class 38 — telecommunications
Apparel and fashion
- Class 25 — clothing, footwear, headwear
- Class 18 — bags, leather goods
- Class 14 — jewellery, watches
How to pick classes correctly
- Define current activity — which classes you operate in today
- Plan for the future — which areas you intend to expand into
- Check competitors — which classes similar brands are registered in
- Don’t overpay — every extra class raises the state fee
Common mistakes
- Registering in a single class while operating across several areas
- Choosing overly generic descriptions of goods/services
- Ignoring adjacent classes competitors might use
If you’re unsure about class selection, get in touch — we’ll help define the optimal class list for your business.
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