Nice Classification
Classification de Nice
Class 18
Class 18 covers leather and imitations of leather, animal skins and hides. It is used for trademarks filed for products that fall within this Nice Classification scope.
Official wording for Class 18
What WIPO says
Ce qu’en dit l’OMPI
Leather and imitations of leather; animal skins and hides; luggage and carrying bags; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery; collars, leashes and clothing for animals
✓ Source: OMPI / INPI – NCL(13-2026) – Vérifié
✓ Source: WIPO / INPI — NCL(13-2026) — Verified
Does your trademark fall within Class 18?
✓ INCLUDES IN PARTICULAR
✓ INCLU NOTTAMENT
Covered products
- Leather and imitations of leather
- animal skins and hides
- luggage and carrying bags
- umbrellas and parasols
✕ 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 8 (Hand Tools and Cutlery) depending on their nature, function or presentation.
- Some bordering goods or services may instead belong in Class 21 (Household Utensils, Cookware and Glassware) depending on their nature, function or presentation.
- Some bordering goods or services may instead belong in Class 9 (Software, Electronics and Scientific Apparatus) depending on their nature, function or presentation.
- Some bordering goods or services may instead belong in Class 25 (Clothing, Footwear and Headwear) depending on their nature, function or presentation.
Frequently asked questions for Class 18
What does Nice Class 18 cover?
Class 18 covers leather and imitations of leather, animal skins and hides. It is used for trademarks filed for products that fall within this Nice Classification scope.
What is not covered by Class 18?
Items that belong in Class 8, Class 21 should be filed there instead when their nature, use or presentation moves them outside Class 18.
Should I add another class with Class 18?
Yes, if the offer also reaches class 8, class 21 or another separate category. File every class that matches the real commercial scope.