F MADE IN GERMANY SINCE 1845

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 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 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 covers household utensils and cookware like pots, pans, and dishware. It also includes cleaning tools like mops, brooms, and sponges. Disposable kitchenware, however, might be classified elsewhere. Electric kitchen appliances belong in Class 11.

What this class covers:

This class includes textile materials like bed sheets, curtains, and upholstery fabrics. It covers woven and non-woven materials used for home décor. Ready-made clothing, however, belongs in Class 25.

What this class covers:

This class includes apparel, footwear, and headwear for men, women, and children. It covers everything from dresses and jeans to shoes and hats. However, accessories like handbags and belts belong in Class 18.

What this class covers:

This class includes business management, marketing, and retail services. It covers everything from consulting firms and advertising agencies to online shopping platforms. If a company helps other businesses grow or operate, it likely belongs here. However, financial and legal services belong in different classes.

What this class covers:

This class includes schools, tutoring, sports coaching, and entertainment services. It covers everything from movie production and concerts to fitness classes and online courses. If it involves teaching, performing, or entertaining, it fits here. However, business training services belong in Class 35.