Every trademark application in Pakistan must specify a class – a category of goods or services the mark will be used for. IPO-Pakistan uses the international Nice Classification system, which divides all goods and services into 45 classes: 34 for goods and 11 for services. Getting the class right matters because your trademark is only protected within the class(es) you register it in, and each class requires a separate application and fee.
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Goods Classes (1-34)
- Class 1 – Chemicals for industry, science, photography, agriculture; unprocessed resins/plastics; fire extinguishing compositions; adhesives for industry; fertilizers
- Class 2 – Paints, varnishes, lacquers; anti-rust and wood preservatives; dyes; printing inks
- Class 3 – Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletries; perfumery; cleaning and polishing preparations
- Class 4 – Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels and illuminants; candles
- Class 5 – Pharmaceuticals; medical/veterinary preparations; dietary supplements; disinfectants
- Class 6 – Common metals and alloys; metal building materials; small metal hardware; safes
- Class 7 – Machines, machine tools; motors and engines (non-vehicle); agricultural implements
- Class 8 – Hand tools; cutlery; razors
- Class 9 – Scientific, research, and computing apparatus; software; recorded media; measuring instruments
- Class 10 – Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus; artificial limbs; orthopedic articles
- Class 11 – Lighting, heating, cooling, cooking, and sanitary apparatus
- Class 12 – Vehicles and apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water
- Class 13 – Firearms; ammunition; explosives; fireworks
- Class 14 – Precious metals and jewelry; horological instruments
- Class 15 – Musical instruments
- Class 16 – Paper and cardboard; printed matter; stationery; office requisites
- Class 17 – Unprocessed rubber, gutta-percha, plastics/resins in extruded form; insulating materials; flexible pipes
- Class 18 – Leather and imitation leather; luggage and bags; umbrellas; animal clothing/harness
- Class 19 – Non-metal building materials; rigid pipes; asphalt, pitch, tar
- Class 20 – Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; non-metal storage containers
- Class 21 – Household/kitchen utensils; combs, sponges, brushes; unworked glassware
- Class 22 – Ropes, string, nets; tents and tarpaulins; padding and stuffing materials
- Class 23 – Yarns and threads for textile use
- Class 24 – Textiles and textile substitutes; household linen; curtains
- Class 25 – Clothing, footwear, headwear
- Class 26 – Lace, braid, embroidery; buttons, pins, needles; artificial flowers
- Class 27 – Carpets, rugs, mats; wall hangings (non-textile)
- Class 28 – Games, toys, video game apparatus; sporting articles
- Class 29 – Meat, fish, poultry; preserved fruits/vegetables; milk products; edible oils
- Class 30 – Coffee, tea, cocoa; rice, pasta; bread and confectionery; sugar, spices
- Class 31 – Raw agricultural products; fresh fruits/vegetables; live animals; animal feed
- Class 32 – Beers; non-alcoholic beverages; fruit juices; syrups
- Class 33 – Alcoholic beverages except beer
- Class 34 – Tobacco and substitutes; cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes; matches
Service Classes (35-45)
- Class 35 – Advertising; business management and administration; office functions
- Class 36 – Financial, monetary, and banking services; insurance; real estate
- Class 37 – Construction, installation, and repair services; mining/drilling
- Class 38 – Telecommunications services
- Class 39 – Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement
- Class 40 – Treatment of materials; recycling; water/air purification; printing services
- Class 41 – Education; training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities
- Class 42 – Scientific/technological services; industrial design; software design and development
- Class 43 – Food and drink services; temporary accommodation
- Class 44 – Medical and veterinary services; beauty care; agriculture/horticulture services
- Class 45 – Legal services; security services; dating and social networking services
How to Pick the Right Class
Choose the class based on what your brand actually sells, not your company’s general industry. A software company selling a mobile app registers under Class 9 (downloadable software) or Class 42 (software design/SaaS), not a generic “technology” class. A restaurant registers under Class 43, while packaged food it sells retail may need Class 29 or 30 separately.
If your brand covers multiple unrelated categories – say, both clothing (Class 25) and a retail service (Class 35) – you’ll need a separate application and separate fee for each class. IPO-Pakistan’s official classification pages list detailed sub-items under each class if you need to check exactly what’s covered.
FAQ
Can one trademark application cover multiple classes?
No – Pakistan requires a separate Form TM-1 application, and a separate fee, for each class. There’s no combined multi-class filing option.
What happens if I register in the wrong class?
Your trademark protection only extends to the class you registered in. If a competitor uses a similar mark in a different class than yours, your registration typically won’t stop them – so getting the class right at filing time matters more than most applicants realize.
Where can I see the full list of items under each class?
IPO-Pakistan’s Classification Details page publishes the complete Nice Classification document with detailed sub-items, alphabetical lists, and explanatory notes for every class.
Do I need a different class if I expand into a new product line later?
Yes – if the new product falls under a class your existing registration doesn’t cover, you’ll need a new application for that class specifically.
Not sure which class fits your brand? Our trademark registration service includes classification guidance as part of the filing. See the full official list on IPO-Pakistan’s Classification Summary page.
