Nice Classification
Classification de Nice
Class 21
Class 21 covers household or kitchen utensils and containers, cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons. It is used for trademarks filed for products that fall within this Nice Classification scope.
Official wording for Class 21
What WIPO says
Ce qu’en dit l’OMPI
Household or kitchen utensils and containers; cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons; combs and sponges; brushes, except paintbrushes; brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; unworked or semi-worked glass, except building glass; glassware, porcelain and earthenware
✓ Source: OMPI / INPI – NCL(13-2026) – Vérifié
✓ Source: WIPO / INPI — NCL(13-2026) — Verified
Does your trademark fall within Class 21?
✓ INCLUDES IN PARTICULAR
✓ INCLU NOTTAMENT
Covered products
- Household or kitchen utensils and containers
- cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons
- combs and sponges
- brushes, except paintbrushes
✕ 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 11 (Lighting, Heating and Sanitary Apparatus) depending on their nature, function or presentation.
- Some bordering goods or services may instead belong in Class 10 (Medical and Surgical Apparatus) depending on their nature, function or presentation.
- Some bordering goods or services may instead belong in Class 28 (Games, Toys and Sporting Articles) depending on their nature, function or presentation.
Frequently asked questions for Class 21
What does Nice Class 21 cover?
Class 21 covers household or kitchen utensils and containers, cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons. It is used for trademarks filed for products that fall within this Nice Classification scope.
What is not covered by Class 21?
Items that belong in Class 11, Class 10 should be filed there instead when their nature, use or presentation moves them outside Class 21.
Should I add another class with Class 21?
Yes, if the offer also reaches class 11, class 10 or another separate category. File every class that matches the real commercial scope.