Industry Trademark Guides
Find the right Nice classification classes for your industry when registering a trademark in Japan. Each guide covers essential classes, recommended classes, filing tips, and common mistakes. Select your industry below to get started.
Food & Beverage
Restaurant & Food Service
Trademark guide for restaurants, cafes, bars, and food service businesses operating in Japan. Covers essential Nice classes for dining establishments and food-related services.
Food Manufacturing
Trademark guide for food manufacturers, packaged food producers, and beverage companies in Japan. Essential classes for protecting food product brands.
Retail & Consumer Goods
Apparel & Fashion
Trademark guide for clothing brands, fashion labels, and apparel businesses in Japan. Essential classes for protecting your fashion brand name and logo.
E-Commerce Seller
Trademark guide for e-commerce sellers and online retailers in Japan. Covers the essential classes for protecting your store brand on platforms like Amazon, Rakuten, and Shopify.
Pet Business
Trademark guide for pet shops, pet grooming, pet food brands, and veterinary services in Japan. Covers essential classes for pet industry businesses.
D2C Brand
Trademark guide for direct-to-consumer brands selling products through their own online store in Japan. Covers classes for retail services, products, and digital presence.
Technology
IT & SaaS
Trademark guide for software companies, SaaS providers, and IT businesses in Japan. Covers classes for software products, cloud services, and technology consulting.
Web Design & Development
Trademark guide for web design agencies, web development studios, and digital agencies in Japan. Covers classes for design services, software, and consulting.
Beauty & Healthcare
Beauty Salon
Trademark guide for beauty salons, hair salons, nail salons, and esthetic services in Japan. Essential classes for protecting your salon brand.
Healthcare & Medical
Trademark guide for healthcare providers, clinics, pharmacies, and medical device companies in Japan. Covers classes for medical services and health-related products.
Fitness & Gym
Trademark guide for fitness gyms, personal training studios, yoga studios, and sports facilities in Japan. Covers essential classes for fitness brands.
Cosmetics & Skincare
Trademark guide for cosmetics brands, skincare lines, and beauty product companies in Japan. Covers essential classes for protecting beauty product trademarks.
Professional Services
Consulting
Trademark guide for consulting firms, management advisors, and professional service providers in Japan. Covers classes for business consulting, IT consulting, and advisory services.
Real Estate
Trademark guide for real estate agencies, property developers, and real estate management companies in Japan. Covers essential classes for real estate brands.
Education & Media
Education & Training
Trademark guide for educational institutions, online course providers, and training businesses in Japan. Covers classes for teaching services, e-learning platforms, and educational materials.
Photography
Trademark guide for photographers, photography studios, and photo service businesses in Japan. Covers classes for photography services and related products.
Influencer & Content Creator
Trademark guide for influencers, YouTubers, content creators, and personal brands in Japan. Covers classes for content creation, merchandise, and brand collaborations.
Construction & Real Estate
Transportation & Logistics
Logistics & Shipping
Trademark guide for logistics companies, shipping services, and freight forwarding businesses in Japan. Covers essential classes for transport and delivery brands.
Travel & Tourism
Trademark guide for travel agencies, tour operators, and tourism businesses in Japan. Covers essential classes for travel service brands.
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This tool provides preliminary trademark search results and general information only. It does not constitute legal advice. The accuracy of search results cannot be guaranteed. For trademark registration, please consult a licensed patent attorney (弁理士/benrishi). Shohyo Navi is a trademark information service operated by Mycat Inc.