Nice Classification
Classification de Nice
Class 42
Class 42 covers scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto, industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services. It is used for trademarks filed for services that fall within this Nice Classification scope.
Official wording for Class 42
What WIPO says
Ce qu’en dit l’OMPI
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software
✓ Source: OMPI / INPI – NCL(13-2026) – Vérifié
✓ Source: WIPO / INPI — NCL(13-2026) — Verified
Does your trademark fall within Class 42?
✓ INCLUDES IN PARTICULAR
✓ INCLU NOTTAMENT
Covered services
- Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto
- industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services
- quality control and authentication services
- design and development of computer hardware and software
✕ 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 38 (Telecommunications 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.
- Some bordering goods or services may instead belong in Class 45 (Legal, Security and Personal Social Services) depending on their nature, function or presentation.
Frequently asked questions for Class 42
What does Nice Class 42 cover?
Class 42 covers scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto, industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services. It is used for trademarks filed for services that fall within this Nice Classification scope.
What is not covered by Class 42?
Items that belong in Class 41, Class 38 should be filed there instead when their nature, use or presentation moves them outside Class 42.
Should I add another class with Class 42?
Yes, if the offer also reaches class 41, class 38 or another separate category. File every class that matches the real commercial scope.