Nice Classification — All 45 Trademark Classes in Japan
When registering a trademark in Japan, you must classify your goods or services under the Nice International Classification system. There are 45 classes in total — Classes 1–34 for goods and Classes 35–45 for services. Select the classes relevant to your business below.
Goods (Classes 1–34)
Classes covering tangible products and goods.
Class 1 — Chemicals
Industrial chemicals, Fertilizers, Adhesives, Photographic chemicals
Class 2 — Paints & Colorants
Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Anti-rust products
Class 3 — Cleaning Products & Cosmetics
Soap, Shampoo, Cosmetics, Perfume
Class 4 — Fuels & Industrial Oils
Industrial oils, Lubricants, Gasoline, Kerosene
Class 5 — Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceuticals, Medical preparations, Dietary supplements, Nutritional supplements
Class 6 — Base Metals & Metal Products
Steel, Aluminum, Metal building materials, Safes
Class 7 — Machinery
Machine tools, Motors, Engines, Agricultural machinery
Class 8 — Hand Tools
Hand tools, Knives, Scissors, Razors
Class 9 — Electronics & Software
Computers, Smartphones, Software, Apps
Class 10 — Medical Devices
Medical devices, Dental instruments, Hearing aids, Prosthetics
Class 11 — Lighting, Heating & Sanitary
Lighting fixtures, Air conditioners, Heaters, Refrigerators
Class 12 — Vehicles
Automobiles, Motorcycles, Bicycles, Ships
Class 13 — Firearms & Pyrotechnics
Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, Fireworks
Class 14 — Precious Metals & Jewelry
Gemstones, Rings, Necklaces, Wristwatches
Class 15 — Musical Instruments
Pianos, Guitars, Violins, Drums
Class 16 — Paper & Printed Matter
Paper, Printed matter, Books, Magazines
Class 17 — Rubber & Insulation
Rubber products, Plastic sheets, Insulating materials, Rubber tubes
Class 18 — Leather & Travel Goods
Leather goods, Handbags, Suitcases, Wallets
Class 19 — Building Materials (Non-Metal)
Building materials, Concrete, Bricks, Wood
Class 20 — Furniture
Furniture, Mirrors, Picture frames, Mattresses
Class 21 — Household Utensils
Kitchen utensils, Tableware, Glassware, Porcelain
Class 22 — Ropes & Textile Fibers
Ropes, Nets, Tents, Tarpaulins
Class 23 — Yarns & Threads
Yarns, Threads, Sewing thread, Elastic thread
Class 24 — Textiles & Coverings
Textiles, Bed linen, Tablecloths, Curtains
Class 25 — Clothing
Clothing, T-shirts, Dresses, Shoes
Class 26 — Haberdashery & Trimmings
Lace, Ribbons, Buttons, Zippers
Class 27 — Floor Coverings
Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Linoleum
Class 28 — Games & Sporting Goods
Toys, Board games, Video game consoles, Sporting equipment
Class 29 — Processed Foods (Meat, Dairy)
Meat, Fish, Dairy products, Eggs
Class 30 — Processed Foods (Grains, Confectionery)
Coffee, Tea, Rice, Bread
Class 31 — Agricultural Products
Fresh fruits, Fresh vegetables, Seeds, Live plants
Class 32 — Beverages (Non-Alcoholic)
Beer, Mineral water, Soft drinks, Fruit juice
Class 33 — Alcoholic Beverages
Wine, Spirits, Sake, Whisky
Class 34 — Tobacco & Smoking
Tobacco, Cigarettes, Cigars, Electronic cigarettes
Services (Classes 35–45)
Classes covering intangible services.
Class 35 — Advertising & Business Management
Advertising, Business management consulting, Retail services, Wholesale services
Class 36 — Financial & Insurance Services
Banking, Insurance, Real estate, Financial consulting
Class 37 — Construction & Repair
Building construction, Renovation, Plumbing, Electrical work
Class 38 — Telecommunications
Telecommunications, Broadcasting, Internet access provision, Streaming services
Class 39 — Transport & Storage
Transport, Delivery, Warehousing, Travel agency
Class 40 — Materials Treatment
Printing, Food processing, Metal treatment, Woodworking
Class 41 — Education & Entertainment
Education, Training, Entertainment, Sports
Class 42 — Technology & IT Services
Software development, SaaS, Web hosting, Cloud computing
Class 43 — Food & Accommodation Services
Restaurants, Cafes, Hotels, Hostels
Class 44 — Medical & Beauty Services
Medical services, Dental services, Beauty salons, Hair salons
Class 45 — Legal & Security Services
Legal services, Patent offices, Trademark management, Security services
Helpful Resources
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