Nice Classification
Classification de Nice
Class 1
Class 1 covers chemicals for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry, unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics. It is used for trademarks filed for products that fall within this Nice Classification scope.
Official wording for Class 1
What WIPO says
Ce qu’en dit l’OMPI
Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; fire extinguishing and fire prevention compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; substances for tanning animal skins and hides; adhesives for use in industry; compost, manures, fertilizers; biological preparations for use in industry and science
✓ Source: OMPI / INPI – NCL(13-2026) – Vérifié
✓ Source: WIPO / INPI — NCL(13-2026) — Verified
Does your trademark fall within Class 1?
✓ INCLUDES IN PARTICULAR
✓ INCLU NOTTAMENT
Covered products
- Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry
- unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics
- fire extinguishing and fire prevention compositions
- tempering and soldering preparations
✕ EXCLUDES — SEE THESE CLASSES
✕ EXCLUSIONS
To be handled in other classs
Pris en charge par d’autres classes
- Some bordering goods or services may instead belong in Class 2 (Paints, Varnishes, Colorants and Anti-Corrosion Preparations) depending on their nature, function or presentation.
- Some bordering goods or services may instead belong in Class 17 (Rubber, Plastics and Insulating Materials) depending on their nature, function or presentation.
- Some bordering goods or services may instead belong in Class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and Medical Preparations) depending on their nature, function or presentation.
- Some bordering goods or services may instead belong in Class 16 (Paper, Printed Matter and Stationery) depending on their nature, function or presentation.
Frequently asked questions for Class 1
What does Nice Class 1 cover?
Class 1 covers chemicals for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry, unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics. It is used for trademarks filed for products that fall within this Nice Classification scope.
What is not covered by Class 1?
Items that belong in Class 2, Class 17 should be filed there instead when their nature, use or presentation moves them outside Class 1.
Should I add another class with Class 1?
Yes, if the offer also reaches class 2, class 17 or another separate category. File every class that matches the real commercial scope.