What is the difference between trademark filings and NICE classes?

A single trademark filing (application) can cover multiple NICE classes. Filings count the number of distinct applications a brand has submitted, while classes count the unique NICE categories those filings span. A brand with fewer filings but many classes is protecting its mark across a broader range of goods and services.

How many NICE classes are there?

There are 45 NICE classes in total: 34 classes for goods (classes 1–34) and 11 classes for services (classes 35–45). The Nice Classification is an international system used to categorize goods and services for trademark registration.

NICE Classifications

The Nice Classification is an international system used to categorize goods and services for trademark registration. There are 34 classes for goods (1-34) and 11 classes for services (35-45).

Total Classes

34 / 11

Goods / Services

225,606

Total Filings Tracked

Filings vs. Classifications

A single trademark application (filing) can cover multiple NICE classes. For example, a tech company might file one application that covers Class 9 (software), Class 35 (advertising services), and Class 42 (cloud computing) all at once. On WikiTrademarks, filings counts the number of distinct applications a brand has submitted, while classes counts the number of unique NICE categories those filings span. A brand with 10 filings across 25 classes is casting a wider net than one with 10 filings across 3 classes.

All Classifications

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Class	Category	Description	Leaders
1	Chemicals Goods	Industrial chemicals, science chemicals, adhesives, fertilizers, fire extinguishing compositions	—
2	Paints & Coatings Goods	Paints, varnishes, lacquers, preservatives against rust, colorants, dyes	—
3	Cosmetics & Cleaning Goods	Bleaching preparations, cleaning substances, cosmetics, dentifrices, perfumery, essential oils	—
4	Lubricants & Fuels Goods	Industrial oils and greases, lubricants, fuels, candles, wicks	—
5	Pharmaceuticals Goods	Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations, dietary supplements, medical plasters, disinfectants	—
6	Metal Goods Goods	Common metals and their alloys, metal building materials, cables of metal, hardware, pipes	—
7	Machinery Goods	Machines, machine tools, motors and engines, couplings and transmission components	—
8	Hand Tools Goods	Hand tools and implements, cutlery, side arms, razors	—
9	Electronics & Software Goods	Computers, software, electronics, scientific apparatus, telecommunications equipment, cameras	—
10	Medical Devices Goods	Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, prosthetics	—
11	Lighting & HVAC Goods	Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply	—
12	Vehicles Goods	Vehicles, apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water	—
13	Firearms & Explosives Goods	Firearms, ammunition and projectiles, explosives, fireworks	—
14	Jewelry & Watches Goods	Precious metals and their alloys, jewellery, precious stones, horological instruments	—
15	Musical Instruments Goods	Musical instruments, music stands, conductors' batons	—
16	Paper & Printed Goods Goods	Paper, cardboard, printed matter, bookbinding material, photographs, stationery, artists' materials	—
17	Rubber & Insulation Goods	Unprocessed rubber, gutta-percha, insulating materials, flexible pipes not of metal	—
18	Leather Goods & Luggage Goods	Leather, imitations of leather, animal skins, luggage, bags, umbrellas, parasols	—
19	Building Materials Goods	Non-metallic building materials, rigid pipes, asphalt, pitch, bitumen, transportable buildings	—
20	Furniture Goods	Furniture, mirrors, picture frames, containers of wood or plastics, unworked bone, horn, shell	—
21	Housewares Goods	Household or kitchen utensils, glassware, porcelain, earthenware, combs, sponges, brushes	—
22	Ropes & Textiles Goods	Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, bags for transport, padding materials	—
23	Yarns & Threads Goods	Yarns and threads for textile use	—
24	Fabrics Goods	Textiles and substitutes for textiles, household linen, curtains	—
25	Clothing & Footwear Goods	Clothing, footwear, headwear	—
26	Lace & Embroidery Goods	Lace, braid, embroidery, ribbons, buttons, hooks, pins, needles, artificial flowers, hair decorations	—
27	Carpets & Rugs Goods	Carpets, rugs, mats, matting, linoleum, floor coverings, wall hangings (non-textile)	—
28	Games & Toys Goods	Games, toys, playthings, sporting articles, Christmas tree decorations	—
29	Processed Foods Goods	Meat, fish, poultry, preserved fruits and vegetables, dairy products, edible oils and fats, jellies	—
30	Staple Foods & Beverages Goods	Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, flour, bread, pastries, confectionery, spices, ice cream	—
31	Fresh Produce & Agriculture Goods	Raw agricultural products, live animals, fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds, natural plants and flowers	—
32	Beer & Soft Drinks Goods	Beers, non-alcoholic beverages, mineral and aerated waters, fruit beverages and juices	—
33	Wines & Spirits Goods	Alcoholic beverages, wines, spirits, liqueurs (except beers)	—
34	Tobacco & Smoking Goods	Tobacco, smokers' articles, matches, electronic cigarettes and vaporizers	—
35	Advertising & Business Services	Advertising, business management, business administration, office functions, retail and wholesale services	—
36	Insurance & Finance Services	Insurance, financial affairs, monetary affairs, real estate affairs, fundraising	—
37	Construction & Repair Services	Building construction, repair, installation services, mining, oil and gas extraction	—
38	Telecommunications Services	Telecommunications services, broadcasting, internet service provision	—
39	Transport & Storage Services	Transport, packaging and storage of goods, travel arrangement	—
40	Material Treatment Services	Treatment of materials, recycling, air purification, water treatment, printing, food processing services	—
41	Education & Entertainment Services	Education, providing of training, entertainment, sporting and cultural activities, publishing	—
42	Science & Technology Services	Scientific and technological services, industrial analysis, computer programming, SaaS, web hosting	—
43	Food & Drink Services Services	Services for providing food and drink, temporary accommodation, restaurant and catering services	—
44	Medical & Beauty Services Services	Medical services, veterinary services, hygienic and beauty care, agriculture and horticulture services	—
45	Legal & Security Services Services	Legal services, security services, personal and social services, licensing of intellectual property	—