NICE CLASSIFICATION
Goods / Services Classification Table
A trademark application must identify the goods and services the brand uses or plans to use. Classes 1–34 cover goods and Classes 35–45 cover services.
This table follows the Nice Classification, 13th edition (2026), and current Taiwan Intellectual Property Office classification resources. Confirm the specific goods and services accepted by TIPO before filing.
Official sources: WIPO Nice Classification, TIPO Nice Classification, 13th edition (2026)
Which goods or industry best describe your business?
Start with a common industry to identify potentially relevant classes, then confirm the brand's actual goods and services.
One industry may involve several goods or service classes. The filing scope must follow actual and planned brand use.
Food & Beverage / Cafés
Core recommendation: Class 43
Restaurant, café, and food-and-drink services generally centre on Class 43. Own-brand coffee, pastries, or retail services may also require Classes 30 or 35, depending on actual use.
Fashion / Ecommerce Brands
Core recommendation: Class 25
Clothing, footwear, and headwear generally centre on Class 25. Online retail services may also involve Class 35, while bags and jewellery are classified by the actual goods.
Beauty / Hair / Nail Services
Core recommendation: Class 44
Beauty salons, hairdressing, and nail services generally centre on Class 44. Own-brand cosmetics or nail products may also require Class 3.
Interior Design / Architecture
Core recommendation: Class 42
Architectural and interior design services generally centre on Class 42. Construction, fit-out, or repair work may also involve Class 37.
Education / Courses
Core recommendation: Class 41
Education, training, and course services generally centre on Class 41. Printed or downloadable teaching materials may also involve Classes 16 or 9.
Software / SaaS / Apps
Core recommendation: Class 42
SaaS, platforms, and software development generally centre on Class 42. Downloadable software or mobile apps may also require Class 9.
YouTube / KOL / Content Creators
Core recommendation: Class 41
Video production, entertainment, and cultural content generally centre on Class 41. Advertising, marketing, or brand-promotion services may also involve Class 35.
Consulting / Professional Services
Core recommendation: Depends on the service
The word “consulting” does not determine a class. Business consulting often involves Class 35, financial consulting Class 36, technical consulting Class 42, and legal services Class 45.
Basis: TIPO goods and services classification resources, TIPO industry classification strategy guides, WIPO Nice Classification
Not sure which class your brand needs?
Prepare the brand name, goods or services, and planned markets before requesting filing advice or a preliminary search.
| Class | Type | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Goods | Chemicals for use in industry, science and agriculture; unprocessed artificial resins and plastics; fertilizers; fire-extinguishing and welding preparations |
| Class 2 | Goods | Paints, varnishes, preservatives against rust and deterioration of wood; colorants, dyes, printing inks and unprocessed natural resins |
| Class 3 | Goods | Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; perfumery, essential oils; cleaning, polishing and abrasive preparations |
| Class 4 | Goods | Industrial oils, greases and wax; lubricants; fuels and illuminants; candles and wicks |
| Class 5 | Goods | Pharmaceutical, medical and veterinary preparations; dietary supplements; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin and weeds |
| Class 6 | Goods | Common metals and alloys; metal building materials; non-electric metal cables; metal hardware and metal containers |
| Class 7 | Goods | Machines, machine tools and power-operated tools; motors and engines; machine coupling and transmission components; agricultural implements |
| Class 8 | Goods | Hand-operated tools and implements; cutlery; side arms other than firearms; razors |
| Class 9 | Goods | Scientific, navigation, measuring, photographic, optical, checking, life-saving and teaching apparatus; electrical equipment; computer software |
| Class 10 | Goods | Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopaedic articles |
| Class 11 | Goods | Apparatus for lighting, heating, cooling, steam generation, cooking, drying, ventilation, water supply and sanitary purposes |
| Class 12 | Goods | Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water |
| Class 13 | Goods | Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks |
| Class 14 | Goods | Precious metals and alloys; jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones; clocks and watches |
| Class 15 | Goods | Musical instruments; music stands and stands for musical instruments; conductors' batons |
| Class 16 | Goods | Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery, office requisites, artists' and teaching materials |
| Class 17 | Goods | Unprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos and mica; extruded plastics; insulating materials |
| Class 18 | Goods | Leather and imitations of leather; animal skins; luggage and carrying bags; umbrellas, parasols, walking sticks and saddlery |
| Class 19 | Goods | Non-metal building materials; non-metal rigid pipes; asphalt and bitumen; non-metal transportable buildings and monuments |
| Class 20 | Goods | Furniture, mirrors and picture frames; non-metal containers; goods made of bone, horn, shell, amber and substitute materials |
| Class 21 | Goods | Household or kitchen utensils and containers; cookware and tableware; combs, sponges and brushes; glassware, porcelain and earthenware |
| Class 22 | Goods | Ropes and string; nets, tents and tarpaulins; textile or synthetic awnings and sails; sacks for bulk transport and storage |
| Class 23 | Goods | Yarns and threads for textile use |
| Class 24 | Goods | Textiles and substitutes for textiles; household linen; curtains of textile or plastic |
| Class 25 | Goods | Clothing, footwear and headwear |
| Class 26 | Goods | Lace, braid and embroidery; buttons, hooks, pins and needles; artificial flowers; hair decorations and false hair |
| Class 27 | Goods | Carpets, rugs, mats, linoleum and other floor coverings; non-textile wall hangings |
| Class 28 | Goods | Games, toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; Christmas tree decorations |
| Class 29 | Goods | Meat, fish, poultry and game; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; eggs, milk products and edible oils |
| Class 30 | Goods | Coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes; rice, pasta and noodles; flour and cereal preparations; bread, pastry and seasonings |
| Class 31 | Goods | Raw agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products; raw grains and seeds; fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs; live animals |
| Class 32 | Goods | Beer; non-alcoholic beverages; mineral and aerated waters; fruit beverages and juices; syrups and preparations for making beverages |
| Class 33 | Goods | Alcoholic beverages except beer; preparations for making alcoholic beverages |
| Class 34 | Goods | Tobacco and tobacco substitutes; cigarettes and cigars; electronic cigarettes and oral vaporizers; smokers' articles; matches |
| Class 35 | Services | Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions |
| Class 36 | Services | Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services |
| Class 37 | Services | Construction services; installation and repair services; mining, oil and gas drilling |
| Class 38 | Services | Telecommunications services |
| Class 39 | Services | Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement |
| Class 40 | Services | Treatment of materials; recycling; air purification and water treatment; printing; food and drink preservation |
| Class 41 | Services | Education; training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities |
| Class 42 | Services | Scientific and technological services and research; industrial analysis and design; quality control; software design and development |
| Class 43 | Services | Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation |
| Class 44 | Services | Medical and veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care; agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture and forestry services |
| Class 45 | Services | Legal services; security services for physical protection; personal and social services provided to meet individual needs |
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