Scope of Nice Class 9
Elektronik und Software — Wissenschaftliche, nautische, geodätische, fotografische, optische, Wäge-, Mess-, Signal-, Kontroll-, Rettungs- und Unterrichtsapparate und -instrumente; Datenverarbeitungsgeräte; Software.
The Nice Classification groups all goods and services into 45 classes for trademark registration. Class 9 is a goods 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
- software
- app
- elektronik
- computer
- tech
- digital
- saas
- cloud
- ai
- ki
- internet
- mobile
- hardware
- sensor
Frequently asked questions about Nice Class 9
What does Nice Class 9 cover?
Nice Class 9 (Elektronik und Software) covers: Wissenschaftliche, nautische, geodätische, fotografische, optische, Wäge-, Mess-, Signal-, Kontroll-, Rettungs- und Unterrichtsapparate und -instrumente; Datenverarbeitungsgeräte; Software.
Is Nice Class 9 a goods class or a services class?
Class 9 is a goods class — in the Nice Classification, classes 1–34 cover goods and classes 35–45 cover services.
Which business keywords typically map to Class 9?
Typical keywords for Class 9 include: software, app, elektronik, computer, tech, digital, saas, cloud, ai, ki, internet, mobile, hardware, sensor.
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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