TRADEMARKS CLASS 40 (NICE)

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CLASS 40 (Treatment of materials) Treatment of materials in manufacturing, recycling of waste, treatment of water. Class 40 includes mainly services rendered by the mechanical or chemical processing, transformation or production of objects or inorganic or organic substances, including custom manufacturing services. For the purposes of classification, the production or manufacturing of goods is considered a service only in cases where it is effected for the account of another person to their order and specification. If the production or manufacturing is not being performed to fulfil an order for goods which meet the customer's particular needs, requirements, or specifications, then it is generally ancillary to the maker's primary commercial activity or goods in trade. If the substance or object is marketed to third parties by the person who processed, transformed or produced it, then this would generally not be considered a service.

This Class includes, in particular:

- transformation of an object or substance and any process involving a change in its essential properties, dyeing a garment; 

- transformation services include repair or maintenance work, for example, chromium plating of motor vehicle bumpers;
- services of material treatment which may be present during the production of any substance or object other than a building;

- example, services which involve cutting, shaping, polishing by abrasion or metal coating;
- joining of materials, for example, soldering or welding;
- processing and treatment of foodstuffs, fruit crushing, flour milling, preservation, food smoking, freezing of foods;
- custom manufacturing of goods to the order and specification of others;

- custom manufacturing of automobiles;
- services of a dental technician;
- quilting, embroidering, custom tailoring, textile dyeing, applying finishes to textiles.

This Class does not include, in particular:

- services that do not entail a change in the essential properties of the object, furniture maintenance or repair (Cl. 37);
- services in the field of construction, for example, painting and plastering (Cl. 37);
- cleaning services, for example, laundering, window cleaning, cleaning of interior and exterior surfaces of buildings (Cl. 37);
- rustproofing, for example, anti-rust treatment for vehicles (Cl. 37);
- certain customization services, for example, the custom painting of automobiles (Cl. 37);
- decorating of food, food sculpting (Cl. 43).

GOODS OUTLINE:

CLASS 1 Chemicals used in industry, science & photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry.

CLASS 2 Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood.

CLASS 3 Cosmetics and cleaning, bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use.

CLASS 4 Lubricants and fuels, industrial oils and greases; including motor spirit and illuminants; candles, wicks.

CLASS 5 Pharmaceuticals, veterinary and sanitary preparations, baby foods, plasters, fungicides, herbicides.

CLASS 6 Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; ores.

CLASS 7 Machinery, machines and machine tools; motors and engines; agricultural implements; incubators for eggs.

CLASS 8 Hand tools and implements (hand operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.

CLASS 9 Electrical scientific apparatus, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, & computers.

CLASS 10 Medical Apparatus, surgical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth.

CLASS 11 Environmental control apparatus for lighting, heating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, & water supply.

CLASS 12 Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water.

CLASS 13 Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks.

CLASS 14 Jewelry, precious metals, stones, gold, silver, platinum, or plated, horological and chronometric instruments.

CLASS 15 Musical instruments, stringed, pianos, electronic keyboards.

CLASS 16 Paper, printed matter and goods made from these materials, books, artists' materials; paint brushes.

CLASS 17 Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica, extruded plastics for manufacture; packing, insulation; flexible pipes.

CLASS 18 Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials animal skins, hides; trunks; bags & saddlery.

CLASS 19 Nonmetallic building materials; rigid pipes; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; transportable buildings; monuments.

CLASS 20 Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell.

CLASS 21 Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs; sponges; brushes; glassware, porcelain and earthenware.

CLASS 22 Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags; padding and stuffing materials.

CLASS 23 Yarns and threads, for textile use.

CLASS 24 Fabrics, textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; bed and table covers.

CLASS 25 Clothing, footwear, headgear.

CLASS 26 Fancy goods, lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.

CLASS 27 Floor coverings, carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors.

CLASS 28 Toys, games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for Christmas trees.

CLASS 29 Meat, fish, poultry; game; extracts; preserved, processed fruits & vegetables; jellies, jams, sauces; eggs, dairy.

CLASS 30 Staple foods, coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago; flour and cereal preparations, bread; spices.

CLASS 31 Natural agricultural products, horticultural & forestry; grains; livestock; fruits & vegetables; seeds, plants & flowers.

CLASS 32 Light beverages; beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and juices.

CLASS 33 Wine and spirits, alcoholic beverages, except beers.

CLASS 34 Smokers' articles, tobacco;  matches.

SERVICES OUTLINE:

CLASS 35 Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.

CLASS 36 Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.

CLASS 37 Building construction; repair; installation services.

CLASS 38 Telecommunications, radio and television broadcasting.

CLASS 39 Transport; packaging and storage of goods, travel arrangement tourism.

CLASS 40 Treatment of materials in industry and manufacturing.

CLASS 41 Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

CLASS 42 Computers, scientific, technological research development of computer hardware and software; legal services.

CLASS 43 Hotels and Restaurants, services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.

CLASS 44 Medical services, beauty for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.

CLASS 45 Personal, social services for individuals; security services and protection of property and individuals.

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