Scope of Nice Class 42
Wissenschaft und Technologie — Wissenschaftliche und technologische Dienstleistungen; Softwareentwicklung; Webentwicklung; KI; SaaS.
The Nice Classification groups all goods and services into 45 classes for trademark registration. Class 42 is a services class (classes 1–34 are goods, 35–45 are services). When you register a trademark, protection applies to the classes you file for — choosing the right classes is essential for an effective search and filing strategy.
Typical goods/services keywords
- it
- software
- saas
- tech
- forschung
- entwicklung
- design
- hosting
- cloud
- ai
- ki
- api
- plattform
- webentwicklung
Frequently asked questions about Nice Class 42
What does Nice Class 42 cover?
Nice Class 42 (Wissenschaft und Technologie) covers: Wissenschaftliche und technologische Dienstleistungen; Softwareentwicklung; Webentwicklung; KI; SaaS.
Is Nice Class 42 a goods class or a services class?
Class 42 is a services class — in the Nice Classification, classes 1–34 cover goods and classes 35–45 cover services.
Which business keywords typically map to Class 42?
Typical keywords for Class 42 include: it, software, saas, tech, forschung, entwicklung, design, hosting, cloud, ai, ki, api, plattform, webentwicklung.
Do I need more than one Nice class for my trademark?
Often yes — a trademark application covers only the classes you file for. LegalBrandCheck suggests matching Nice classes for your business description and checks your name against existing marks.
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