Nice Classification
Classification de Nice
Class 38
Class 38 covers telecommunications services. It is used for trademarks filed for services that fall within this Nice Classification scope.
Official wording for Class 38
What WIPO says
Ce qu’en dit l’OMPI
Telecommunications services
✓ Source: OMPI / INPI – NCL(13-2026) – Vérifié
✓ Source: WIPO / INPI — NCL(13-2026) — Verified
Does your trademark fall within Class 38?
✓ INCLUDES IN PARTICULAR
✓ INCLU NOTTAMENT
Covered services
- Telecommunications services
✕ 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 41 (Education, Training and Entertainment Services) depending on their nature, function or presentation.
- Some bordering goods or services may instead belong in Class 42 (Scientific, Technological and Software Services) depending on their nature, function or presentation.
- Some bordering goods or services may instead belong in Class 39 (Transport, Logistics and Travel Services) depending on their nature, function or presentation.
Frequently asked questions for Class 38
What does Nice Class 38 cover?
Class 38 covers telecommunications services. It is used for trademarks filed for services that fall within this Nice Classification scope.
What is not covered by Class 38?
Items that belong in Class 41, Class 42 should be filed there instead when their nature, use or presentation moves them outside Class 38.
Should I add another class with Class 38?
Yes, if the offer also reaches class 41, class 42 or another separate category. File every class that matches the real commercial scope.