RUTLAND TRUSTED SINCE 1883

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 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.

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 guns, ammunition, and explosives used for military, personal defense, or sporting purposes. It includes items like rifles, bullets, and fireworks. It also covers non-lethal weapons like stun guns. However, security and police services belong in Class 45.

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 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.

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.