When applying for a trade mark, it can be difficult to select the most relevant class for your good or service. Like many other countries, New Zealand recognises the Nice trade mark classification system, so it is important to have a good understanding of how it operates. This article will explain what you need to know about trade mark class 25, specifically for your New Zealand trade mark application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most widely used classification system for trade marks is the Nice Classification, which is maintained by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). It is used by many countries worldwide, including New Zealand<\/a>. Under this system, goods and services are broken down into 45 classes. Classes 1 to 34 are associated with goods, and the remaining classes are designated for services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can register trade marks within the class or classes related to the goods or services they cover. This helps to streamline the registration process and ensures consistency in the registration procedures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the primary purpose of trade mark classes is to determine the scope of protection. Because each class covers a unique category of goods or services, trade marks that are similar but belong to different classes are generally allowed to be registered. For example, the trade mark “Apple” for electronic devices in Class 9 does not prevent the registration of the same mark for apples in Class 31 because the goods are unrelated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trade mark class 25 covers clothing, footwear and headgear used for \u2018regular\u2019 wear (including sporting activities). If your trade mark is associated with any type of wearable item, it likely falls within class 25. <\/p>\n\n\n\n An example of some of the goods that will fall within class 25 is outlined in the table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is worth noting that goods made for more specific purposes will fall under different classes. For example, surgical attire falls under class 10 rather than class 25. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Further, certain clothing components (such as clasps, buckles and zippers) fall within class 26 instead. Thus, you should carefully consider the purpose of your product and evaluate it against other possible classes before selecting class 25. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Continue reading this article below the form\n <\/i>\n<\/a>\nWhat is Trade Mark Class 25?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Clothing<\/td> T-shirts
Hoodies
Dresses
Trousers, e.g. jeans
Jackets
Skirts
Shorts<\/td><\/tr>Footwear<\/td> Sneakers
Boots
Sandals
Flats
Heels
Loafers
Slippers<\/td><\/tr>Headgear<\/td> Baseball caps
Beanies
Berets
Bucket hats
Visors
Headbands
Turbans<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n