Every trademark application in Pakistan requires specification of a class which covers the goods or services the mark will be used for. IPO-Pakistan classifies all goods and services according to the international Nice Classification of marks which contains 45 classes of goods and services (34 for goods and 11 for services). Specifying the correct class is important because it determines the scope of protection for your trademark and each class requires a separate application and fee.
Trademark classification in Pakistan: overview and examples
Goods Classes 1-34
- Class 1 – Chemicals for industrial, scientific, photographic, agricultural use; unprocessed resins and plastics; fire extinguishing compositions; industry adhesives; fertilizers
- Class 2 – Paints, varnishes, lacquers; 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 select the correct trademark class
Select the class based on your brand’s offerings rather than your company’s industry. For example, a software company selling a mobile application would register in Class 9 (downloadable software) or Class 42 (software design/SaaS) but not a generic “technology” class. A restaurant would register in Class 43 but its packaged food it sells retail would need a separate registration in class 29 or 30.
If your brand covers multiple categories which fall under separate classes (e.g., clothing in class 25 plus a retail service in class 35) then you will need a separate application and payment for each class. IPO-Pakistan’s classification pages list sub-items under every class which can help you identify what exactly qualifies for inclusion in a class.
FAQ
Can one trademark application in Pakistan cover multiple classes of goods/services?
No – the Pakistani Trademark Office (IPO-Pakistan) requires a separate Form TM-1 application and fee for every class you want to register. There is no combined multi-class trademark application option in Pakistan.
What happens if I register my trademark in the wrong class?
Your trademark’s protection would only extend to the class you registered in. Registration in one class does not automatically protect your trademark in related classes. If another trademark uses a similar mark in a different class than yours, your registration would typically be unable to prevent such use.
Where can I find the complete list of items included in each class?
IPO-Pakistan’s Classification Details page publishes the full Nice Classification document, including detailed sub-items, alphabetical listings, and notes for each class.
Do I need a separate trademark class if I am expanding my business to include new product lines?
If the new product lines fall under a class that is not already covered by your existing trademark registration, then yes – you will need to file a separate trademark application for those classes.
Not sure which trademark class is right for your brand? Our trademark registration service includes classification assistance as part of the filing process. See the full list of classes in IPO-Pakistan’s Classification Summary page.
