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.
