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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 fuels, motor oils, and industrial lubricants. It covers products like gasoline, diesel, candles, and lamp oils. Lubricants used in machinery, including greases and synthetic oils, are also included. It does not cover edible oils, which belong in Class 29.

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.

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 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 banking, investment, real estate, and insurance services. It covers everything from loans and credit cards to property management and fundraising. If money or financial security is involved, it falls under this category. However, business management services belong in Class 35.

What this class covers:

This class includes services related to building, renovation, and maintenance. It covers contractors, plumbing, electrical work, and car repair services. These services involve physical labor to construct or fix something. However, real estate management belongs in Class 36.

What this class covers:

This class includes shipping, logistics, and travel services. It covers airlines, car rental companies, and delivery services like postal carriers and freight movers. If it involves moving goods or people from one place to another, it fits here. However, vehicle manufacturing belongs in Class 12.

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 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.