A
Goods Certification Marks [See TMEP Section 1306]
This activity involves the actual issuance of certification approval. It is not a service under the Nice Agreement.
B
Service Certification Marks [see TMEP Section 1306 et seq.]
This activity involves the actual issuance of certification approval. It is not a service under the Nice Agreement.
000
Collective Service Marks [See TMEP Section 1303][classification based on the service]
The class for this entry is indicated as 000 because the classification will be controlled by the services rendered by the collective.
000
Collective Trademarks [See TMEP Section 1303]
[classification based on the goods]
The class for this entry is indicated as 000 because the classification will be controlled by the goods produced by the collective.
000
Consultation services in the field of {indicate field or subject matter of consultation - this information will control the classification of the service}
Consultation is providing information and is not done in a teaching environment. Therefore, it is classified by subject matter and not classified in Class 41 as an education service.
000
Counseling in the field of {indicate specific field, e.g. health, drug rehabilitation, religion}[classification depends on subject matter]
Counseling is providing information and is not done in a teaching environment. Therefore, it is classified by subject matter and not classified in Class 41 as an education service.
Identification too broad under 8th edition of the Nice Agreement to be classified in a single class. Subject matter of counseling controls classification.
000
Providing an on-line computer database in the field of {indicate specific service-related field} [class depends on service-related subject matter of database]
The class for this entry is indicated as 000 because providing databases is a service that is classified in the service class of the subject matter of the database; e.g., providing a
database in the field financial information is classified in Class 36. The subject matter should be set forth so that it connects the content to a service for accurate classification.
000
Providing databases featuring {indicate service-related subject matter of database and classify in appropriate class}
The class for this entry is indicated as 000 because providing databases is a service that is classified in the service class of the subject matter of the database; e.g., providing a
database in the field financial information is classified in Class 36. The subject matter should be set forth so that it connects the content to a service for accurate classification. Also, this ID covers non-downloadable databases - which is usually
the case. If the database is recorded or downloadable, that should be indicated in the ID and these goods are in 9.
000
Providing information in the field of {indicate service-related subject matter or field} via the Internet [classification depends on service-related subject matter]
The class for this entry is indicated as 000 because providing databases is a service that is classified in the service class of the subject matter of the database; e.g., providing a
database in the field financial information is classified in Class 36. The subject matter should be set forth so that it connects the content to a service for accurate classification.
000
Providing information in the field of {indicate service-related subject matter or nature of information}[classification depends on subject matter]
For proper classification, identification must either indicate nature of information, e.g., business (35), travel (39), health (44) or the subject matter in such a way that it may be
classified, e.g., automobile repair (37), hotel services (43), hockey games(41). The subject matter should be set forth so that it connects the content to a service for accurate classification.
000
Telephone hot line counseling, namely, offering advice regarding {indicate specific subject area, e.g. substance abuse}
Identification too broad under 8th edition of the Nice Agreement to be classified in a single class. Subject matter of counseling controls classification.
000
Telephone information service featuring information in the field of {indicate field or nature of information}[classification depends on subject matter]
For proper classification, identification must either indicate nature of information, e.g., business (35), travel (39), health (44) or the subject matter in such a way that it may be
classified, e.g., automobile repair (37), hotel services (43),
hockey games(41).
001
Adhesives for mending broken articles (General purpose)
This entry was deleted because it required adhesives used in the home or office for repairing small items be classified in the same class with industrial adhesives and this did not seem appropriate. The entry “Adhesives for stationery or
household
purposes” in Class 16 would include adhesives used in the home or office for repairing small items. At the time of this deletion, the Nice Agreement was also amended to reflect that adhesives for industrial use are classified in Class 1, while
adhesives for stationery or household purposes are classified in Class 16.
001
Biomedical compounds, namely, peptide substrates used in analyzing and detecting certain toxins for clinical or medical laboratory use
7/17/08 - Goods transferred from Class 5 since they are for laboratory use and not actual treatment or diagnosis of a particular individual.
001
Chemical additives for fuel treatment
Non-chemical petroleum-based fuel and motor oil additives are in Class 4
001
Chemical additives for use with internal combustion engine fuels
Non-chemical petroleum-based fuel and motor oil additives are in Class 4
001
Chemical additives for enhancing the performance of lubricating oils, greases and internal combustion engine fuels
Non-chemical petroleum-based fuel and motor oil additives are in Class 4
001
Chemical adsorbents for removing impurities from fuel
Non-chemical based adsorbents for oils and fuels are in Class 4
001
Chemical engine treatments and additives for engine oils, gasoline and diesel fuels, transmission fluids and cooling systems
Non-chemical petroleum-based fuel and motor oil additives are in Class 4
001
Chemical gasoline additives
Non-chemical petroleum-based fuel and motor oil additives are in Class 4
001
Chemical motor oil additives
Non-chemical petroleum-based fuel and motor oil additives are in Class 4
001
Chemicals (Photocopier)
This entry was deleted because chemicals are generally classified in Class 1. However, the entries concerning photocopier toners in Class 2 were added at the same time as this deletion.
001
Chemicals for use in industry and science
This refers to chemicals in a raw, pure or unfinished state - if the chemicals are in the form of a finished product that would be in another class, such as a cleaning product, the goods are in the class of the finished product.
001
Chemicals for use in industry
This refers to chemicals in a raw, pure or unfinished state - if the chemicals are in the form of a finished product that would be in another class, such as a cleaning product, the goods are in the class of the finished product.
001
Chemicals for use in agriculture, except fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and parasiticides
This refers to chemicals in a raw, pure or unfinished state - if the chemicals are in the form of a finished product that would be in another class, such as a pesticide, the goods are
in the class of the finished product.
11/13/08 - the language "except fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and parasiticides" was added to make it clear in the language of the ID itself that these are raw, unfinished chemicals and not finished products made with chemicals that are in a
class other than Class 1.
001
Chemicals used in industry
This refers to chemicals in a raw, pure or unfinished state - if the chemicals are in the form of a finished product that would be in another class, such as a cleaning product, the goods are in the class of the finished product.
001
Compost
This is a fertilizing growth medium. Note that non-fertilizing growth media, such as mulch, peat moss and top soil, are in Class 31.
001
Compost [fertilizer]
This is a fertilizing growth medium. Note that non-fertilizing growth media, such as mulch, peat moss and top soil, are in Class 31.
001
Defoliants
These goods were transferred from Class 5 because they are in the Nice Agreement in Class 1
001
Diagnostic preparations for clinical or medical laboratory use
Transferred from Class 5 - original entry was from 1991 when this item was in Class 5 in the Nice Alphabetical List.
001
Diagnostic reagents for clinical or medical laboratory use
Transferred from Class 5 since these are specifically NOT for medical use.
001
Diagnostic reagents for in vitro use in biochemistry, clinical chemistry and microbiology
Transferred from Class 5 since these are specifically NOT for medical use.
001
Distilled water
This is not drinking water - distilled drinking water is in 32.
001
Dough conditioners
The specification of "commercial" use was deleted from this entry. All dough conditioners are in Class 1 because they are a chemical agent, regardless of whether they are for commercial or domestic use.
001
Dough stabilizers
The specification of "commercial" use was deleted from this entry. All dough stabilizers are in Class 1 because they are a chemical agent, regardless of whether they are for commercial or domestic use.
001
General purpose adhesive for mending broken articles
This entry was deleted because it required adhesives used in the home or office for repairing small items be classified in the same class with industrial adhesives and this did not seem appropriate. The entry “Adhesives for stationery or
household
purposes” in Class 16 would include adhesives used in the home or office for repairing small items. At the time of this deletion, the Nice Agreement was also amended to reflect that adhesives for industrial use are classified in Class 1, while
adhesives for stationery or household purposes are classified in Class 16.
001
Glaziers' putty
Reclassified per the 9th Edition of the Nice Agreement.
001
Loam
This is a fertilizing growth medium. Note that non-fertilizing growth media, such as mulch, peat moss and top soil, are in Class 31.
001
Manure
This is a fertilizing growth medium. Note that non-fertilizing growth media, such as mulch, peat moss and top soil, are in Class 31.
001
Metal plating chemical compositions
Term "chemical" added to ID to avoid plating compositions made of metal being classified in Class 1. A plating composition composed of metal is in Class 6.
001
Octane booster fuel chemical additive
Non-chemical petroleum-based fuel and motor oil additives are in Class 4
001
Peat [fertilizer]
This is a fertilizing growth medium. Note that non-fertilizing growth media, such as mulch, peat moss and top soil, are in Class 31.
001
Photocopier chemicals
This entry was deleted because chemicals are generally classified in Class 1. However, the entries concerning photocopier toners in Class 2 were added at the same time as this deletion.
001
Photographic paper [must be chemically-sensitized paper]
9/18/08 - information in brackets added to differentiate this paper in class 1 with paper for printing photographs that is not chemically senstized in class 16.
001
Potting compost
This is a fertilizing growth medium. Note that non-fertilizing growth media, such as mulch, peat moss and top soil, are in Class 31.
001
Potting soil
This is a fertilizing growth medium. Note that non-fertilizing growth media, such as mulch, peat moss and top soil, are in Class 31.
001
Size for walls
Transferred from Class 2 based on Nice Agreement entries.
001
Testing kits containing peptide substrates used in analyzing and detecting certain toxins for clinical or medical laboratory use
7/17/08 - Goods transferred from Class 5 since they are for laboratory use and not actual treatment or diagnosis of a particular individual.
001
Transmission fluid
Reclassification under the 8th edition of the Nice Agreement.
001
Vitamins for industrial and/or manufacturing use
Vitamins are in Class 5 regardless of whether they are a raw material used in manufacturing or the finished product itself. Therefore, this misleading entry was deleted from Class 1.
001
Wall size
Transferred from Class 2 based on Nice Agreement entries.
001
Wallpaper removing preparations
Transferred from Class 2 in accordance with 9th edition of Nice Agreement.
002
Coatings in the nature of {indicate specific type, e.g., automobile finishing}
Some specific, specialized coatings may be classified in several classes, e.g., Antimicrobial coatings to treat the growth of mold, mildew, bacteria and fungus on various surfaces in International Class 5, Asphalt roof coatings in International 19,
etc.]
002
Ink jet cartridges [filled]
Unfilled ink and toner cartridges for photocopy machines or computer printers are in Class 9
002
Paint for model airplanes, model cars and the like
If sold as part of an arts and craft paint kit, these goods are in 16
002
Painting sets for artists
Unclear as to the parameters of these goods - painting sets for children such as those that are used in school are in Class 16. Since these are like other paints in Class 2, these goods are also in Class 2.
002
Paints and coatings
Coatings is too broad since it can include items in other classes. Since it may be separated out from the specific language of this ID, the entire ID has been deleted.
002
Paints for arts and crafts
If sold as part of an arts and craft paint kit, these goods are in 16
002
Sealer coatings for use in {indicate specific industry or area of use}
When the coating is for insulating purposes, it's in 17.
002
Toner cartridges [filled]
Unfilled ink and toner cartridges for photocopy machines or computer printers are in Class 9
002
Varnish and paint stripping or removing preparations
This entry was deleted from Class 2 because varnish-removing and paint-stripping preparations are classified in Class 3 in the Nice Agreement.
002
Watercolor paints
If sold as part of an arts and craft paint kit, these goods are in 16
002
Water-colors [paints]
If sold as part of an arts and craft paint kit, these goods are in 16
003
After shave lotions
These refer to non-medicated lotions. Medicated lotions are in Class 5.
003
After sun creams
These refer to non-medicated creams. Medicated creams are in Class 5.
003
After-shave creams
These refer to non-medicated creams. Medicated creams are in Class 5.
003
After-shave lotions
These refer to non-medicated lotions. Medicated lotions are in Class 5.
003
After-sun lotions
These refer to non-medicated lotions. Medicated lotions are in Class 5.
003
Age retardant lotion
These refer to non-medicated lotions. Medicated lotions are in Class 5.
003
Age spot reducing creams
These refer to non-medicated creams. Medicated creams are in Class 5.
003
Antiperspirants and deodorants for personal use
Note that household, room and other deodorants not used on the body are in Class 5.
003
Anti-aging cream
These refer to non-medicated creams. Medicated creams are in Class 5.
003
Anti-aging creams
These refer to non-medicated creams. Medicated creams are in Class 5.
003
Anti-freckle creams
These refer to non-medicated creams. Medicated creams are in Class 5.
003
Anti-static spray for clothing
Transferred from Class 1 based on entry in the Nice Alphabetical List for "antistatic preparations for household purposes" in Class 3
003
Anti-wrinkle cream
These refer to non-medicated creams. Medicated creams are in Class 5.
003
Anti-wrinkle creams
These refer to non-medicated creams. Medicated creams are in Class 5.
003
Aromatherapy creams
These refer to non-medicated creams. Medicated creams are in Class 5.
003
Aromatherapy lotions
These refer to non-medicated lotions. Medicated lotions are in Class 5.
003
Artificial fingernails of precious metal
Tranferred from Class 14 pursuant to the 9th edition of the Nice Agreement.
003
Baby lotion
These refer to non-medicated lotions. Medicated lotions are in Class 5.
003
Bath lotion
These refer to non-medicated lotions. Medicated lotions are in Class 5.
003
Bathing lotions
These refer to non-medicated lotions. Medicated lotions are in Class 5.
003
Beauty care cosmetic products
Item deleted because "products" can include cosmetic-related goods that are not in Class 3, such as cosmetic brushes in Class 21 and nail files in Class 8.
003
Beauty creams
These refer to non-medicated creams. Medicated creams are in Class 5.
003
Beauty creams for body care
These refer to non-medicated creams. Medicated creams are in Class 5.
003
Beauty lotions
These refer to non-medicated lotions. Medicated lotions are in Class 5.
003
Body and beauty care preparations
Entry deleted and trilateral designation removed because "body care preparations" includes items in Class 5.
003
Body cream
These refer to non-medicated creams. Medicated creams are in Class 5.
003
Body creams
These refer to non-medicated creams. Medicated creams are in Class 5.
003
Body lotion
These refer to non-medicated lotions. Medicated lotions are in Class 5.
003
Body lotions
These refer to non-medicated lotions. Medicated lotions are in Class 5.
003
Body mask cream
These refer to non-medicated creams. Medicated creams are in Class 5.
003
Body mask lotion
These refer to non-medicated lotions. Medicated lotions are in Class 5.
003
Body washes
Limited to washes used on humans or animals. The term is a registered mark as applied to goods for washing cars and should not be used as a generic term in that context.
003
Cleaning and polishing paper
Goods are in Class 3 in the Nice Agreement so these goods have been moved from their previous Class 16 designation.
003
Cosmetic preparations and products for dry skin during pregnancy
Item deleted because "products" can include cosmetic-related goods that are not in Class 3, such as cosmetic brushes in Class 21.
003
Cosmetic preparations and products for enhancing the breasts
Item deleted because "products" can include cosmetic-related goods that are not in Class 3, such as cosmetic brushes in Class 21.
003
Cosmetic preparations and products for skin care
Item deleted because "products" can include cosmetic-related goods that are not in Class 3, such as cosmetic brushes in Class 21.
003
Cosmetic products for the face and body
Item deleted because "products" can include cosmetic-related goods that are not in Class 3, such as cosmetic brushes in Class 21 and nail files in Class 8.