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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 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 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 surgical, dental, and veterinary instruments. It includes items like prosthetics, pacemakers, and orthopedic braces. Medical furniture like hospital beds and wheelchairs also fit in this category. However, pharmaceutical drugs belong in Class 5.

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 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 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.

What this class covers:

This class includes legal firms, security services, and personal protection. It covers everything from law enforcement and background checks to marriage counseling and funeral services. If a service provides legal, safety, or personal assistance, it belongs here. However, business consulting belongs in Class 35.