Nice Classification
Classification de Nice
Class 40
Class 40 covers treatment of materials, recycling of waste and trash. It is used for trademarks filed for services that fall within this Nice Classification scope.
Official wording for Class 40
What WIPO says
Ce qu’en dit l’OMPI
Treatment of materials; recycling of waste and trash; air purification and treatment of water; printing services; food and drink preservation
✓ Source: OMPI / INPI – NCL(13-2026) – Vérifié
✓ Source: WIPO / INPI — NCL(13-2026) — Verified
Does your trademark fall within Class 40?
✓ INCLUDES IN PARTICULAR
✓ INCLU NOTTAMENT
Covered services
- Treatment of materials
- recycling of waste and trash
- air purification and treatment of water
- printing 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 37 (Construction, Repair and Installation Services) depending on their nature, function or presentation.
- 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 35 (Advertising, Business Management and Office Functions) depending on their nature, function or presentation.
Frequently asked questions for Class 40
What does Nice Class 40 cover?
Class 40 covers treatment of materials, recycling of waste and trash. It is used for trademarks filed for services that fall within this Nice Classification scope.
What is not covered by Class 40?
Items that belong in Class 37, Class 41 should be filed there instead when their nature, use or presentation moves them outside Class 40.
Should I add another class with Class 40?
Yes, if the offer also reaches class 37, class 41 or another separate category. File every class that matches the real commercial scope.