Nice Classification
Classification de Nice
Class 10
Class 10 covers surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth. It is used for trademarks filed for products that fall within this Nice Classification scope.
Official wording for Class 10
What WIPO says
Ce qu’en dit l’OMPI
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; spectacles, contact lenses and sunglasses; orthopaedic articles; suture materials; therapeutic and assistive devices adapted for persons with disabilities; massage apparatus; apparatus, devices and articles for nursing infants; sexual activity apparatus, devices and articles
✓ Source: OMPI / INPI – NCL(13-2026) – Vérifié
✓ Source: WIPO / INPI — NCL(13-2026) — Verified
Does your trademark fall within Class 10?
✓ INCLUDES IN PARTICULAR
✓ INCLU NOTTAMENT
Covered products
- Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments
- artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
- spectacles, contact lenses and sunglasses
- orthopaedic articles
✕ 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 5 (Pharmaceuticals and Medical Preparations) depending on their nature, function or presentation.
- Some bordering goods or services may instead belong in Class 34 (Tobacco, Smokers’ Articles and Electronic Cigarettes) depending on their nature, function or presentation.
- Some bordering goods or services may instead belong in Class 12 (Vehicles and Locomotion Apparatus) depending on their nature, function or presentation.
- Some bordering goods or services may instead belong in Class 20 (Furniture and Non-Metal Containers) depending on their nature, function or presentation.
Frequently asked questions for Class 10
What does Nice Class 10 cover?
Class 10 covers surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth. It is used for trademarks filed for products that fall within this Nice Classification scope.
What is not covered by Class 10?
Items that belong in Class 5, Class 34 should be filed there instead when their nature, use or presentation moves them outside Class 10.
Should I add another class with Class 10?
Yes, if the offer also reaches class 5, class 34 or another separate category. File every class that matches the real commercial scope.