ARBORETUM

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 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 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.

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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.

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This class includes fine jewelry, watches, and precious metals. It covers engagement rings, luxury timepieces, and gemstones. It also includes commemorative coins and trophies made of precious metals. Costume jewelry, however, may be categorized differently.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This class includes carpets, rugs, mats, and artificial turf. It also covers wallpaper that is not made of textile materials. These items must be intended for floor or wall covering purposes. However, flooring materials like tiles and wood belong in Class 19.

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This class includes fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, and flowers. It also covers raw nuts, plants, and animal feed. These items are typically in their natural or unprocessed form. However, processed foods belong in Class 29.

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 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.