LEE VALLEY

What this class covers:

This class includes paints, varnishes, and protective coatings used for buildings, vehicles, and furniture. It also covers colorants, dyes, and anti-rust treatments. Products in this category are used to enhance, preserve, or protect surfaces. However, artistic paints for craft use might fall under other classes.

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 printed materials, stationery, and office supplies. It covers newspapers, books, calendars, and greeting cards. It also includes adhesive tapes, pencils, and envelopes. However, paper packaging belongs in Class 22.

What this class covers:

This class includes leather and imitation leather products like handbags, wallets, and luggage. It also covers saddles, harnesses, and pet collars. Items must be primarily made of leather to fit here. Footwear, however, belongs in Class 25.

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 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 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 services that modify raw materials into finished products. It covers textile dyeing, metalworking, 3D printing, and food processing. If a company produces goods for others but does not sell them, it belongs here. However, finished product retail belongs in Class 35.

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.

What this class covers:

This class includes hospitals, clinics, therapy, and beauty treatments. It covers everything from dental and veterinary services to massage therapy and cosmetic procedures. If a service improves health or well-being, it fits here. However, medical research belongs in Class 42.