CORDANT

What this class covers:

This class covers chemicals used in industries, laboratories, and agriculture. It includes raw materials for manufacturing products like plastics, adhesives, and detergents. You won't find finished consumer products here—just the ingredients used to make them. Items like fertilizers, fire-extinguishing compositions, and industrial gases belong in this category.

What this class covers:

This class includes beauty, skincare, and cleaning products. It covers everything from shampoos, perfumes, and makeup to detergents, soaps, and toothpaste. These are consumer-facing products meant for personal or household hygiene. Medicinal skin creams and disinfectants, however, belong in Class 5.

What this class covers:

This class covers raw and semi-finished metal products, including building materials like steel beams, nails, and pipes. It also includes common metal goods like safes, locks, and metal containers. Items must be primarily made of metal to fit in this category. Finished goods, such as furniture or jewelry, fall under other classes.

What this class covers:

This class covers machines, engines, and industrial equipment used in manufacturing and construction. It includes robotic arms, agricultural equipment, and power tools. Motors for vehicles are excluded, as they belong in Class 12. Everyday household appliances, like blenders, may also fall under this category if they're industrial-grade.

What this class covers:

This class includes manually-operated tools like wrenches, knives, scissors, and gardening tools. It covers non-electric hand tools used in construction, agriculture, and home improvement. If a tool is powered by a motor, it likely belongs in Class 7 instead. Cutlery such as forks and spoons fall under Class 21.

What this class covers:

This class covers electronic devices, scientific instruments, and software. It includes everything from computers, smartphones, and cameras to medical diagnostic tools. It also covers downloadable software and AI programs. However, medical devices may also be classified under Class 10.

What this class covers:

This class covers devices that provide light, heat, or air conditioning. It includes lamps, ovens, refrigerators, and water heaters. Products must have a functional purpose related to temperature, illumination, or sanitation. Electric cooking appliances belong here, but mechanical ones may fall into Class 7.

What this class covers:

This class includes all kinds of vehicles, from bicycles and cars to airplanes and boats. It also covers vehicle parts, such as tires, engines, and seat belts. However, trains and hovercrafts are categorized differently. Electric motors for vehicles belong here, but general industrial motors fall under Class 7.

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This class covers guns, ammunition, and explosives used for military, personal defense, or sporting purposes. It includes items like rifles, bullets, and fireworks. It also covers non-lethal weapons like stun guns. However, security and police services belong in Class 45.

What this class covers:

This class covers rubber, plastics, and insulation materials used in industrial applications. It includes waterproofing sheets, foam padding, and electric cable insulation. These are typically raw or semi-processed materials. However, finished rubber products like tires belong in Class 12.

What this class covers:

This class includes construction materials that aren't made of metal, like bricks, glass, and lumber. It covers everything from cement to roofing shingles. Prefabricated non-metal buildings are also included. However, metal building materials belong in Class 6.

What this class covers:

This class includes furniture and home accessories like chairs, mirrors, and mattresses. It also covers plastic storage containers and picture frames. Items must be designed primarily for furnishing spaces. However, home textiles belong in Class 24.

What this class covers:

This class includes toys, board games, and sports equipment. It covers items like dolls, video game controllers, and playground equipment. Gym equipment such as treadmills and dumbbells also belong here. However, software for video games is classified under Class 9.

What this class covers:

This class includes software development, scientific research, and IT services. It covers cybersecurity, AI development, and patent research. If a company works with technology or science to innovate, it belongs here. However, business consulting fits under Class 35.