Section 100. Classification of goods and services

Part III. Classification of Goods and Services

The application for registration or renewal of registration of a mark shall identify the class or classes of goods or services with which the mark is actually being used. The following classes of goods and services are established for convenience of administration of the Act:

Goods.

1. Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; and adhesives used in industry.

2. Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordants; raw natural resins; and metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers, and artists.

3. Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; and dentifrices.

4. Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; and candles and wicks for lighting.

5. Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; and fungicides and herbicides.

6. Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; and ores.

7. Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand operated; and incubators for eggs.

8. Hand tools and implements (hand operated); cutlery; side arms; and razors.

9. Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating, or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; and fire-extinguishing apparatus.

10. Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopedic articles; and suture materials.

11. Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes.

12. Vehicles; and apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water.

13. Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; and fireworks.

14. Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated in precious metals, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; and horological and chronometric instruments.

15. Musical instruments.

16. Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printer's type; and printing blocks.

17. Rubber, gutta-percha, gum asbestos, mica and goods made from these materials and not included in other classes; plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; and flexible pipes not of metal.

18. Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins; hides; trunks and travelling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; and whips, harness and saddlery.

19. Building materials (nonmetallic); nonmetallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; nonmetallic transportable buildings; and monuments, not of metal.

20. Furniture, mirrors, and picture frames; and goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.

21. Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steelwool; unworked or semiworked glass (except glass used in building); and glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.

22. Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes); padding and stuffing materials (except of rubber or plastics); and raw fibrous textile materials.

23. Yarns and threads for textile use.

24. Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; and bed and table covers.

25. Clothing, footwear, and headgear.

26. Lace and embroidery; ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; and artificial flowers.

27. Carpets, rugs, mats and matting; linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; and wall hangings (nontextile).

28. Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; and decorations for Christmas trees.

29. Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; and edible oils and fats.

30. Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, and artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery; ices; honey; treacle; yeast; baking powder; salt; mustard; vinegar; sauces (condiments); spices; and ice.

31. Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; and malt.

32. Beer, mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks, fruit drinks and fruit juices; and syrups and other preparations for making beverages.

33. Alcoholic beverages (except beers).

34. Tobacco, smokers' articles; and matches.

Services.

35. Advertising; business management; business administration; and office functions.

36. Insurance, financial affairs; monetary affairs; and real estate affairs.

37. Building construction; repair, and installation services.

38. Telecommunications.

39. Transport; packaging and storage of goods; and travel arrangement.

40. Treatment of materials.

41. Education; providing of training; entertainment; and sporting and cultural activities.

42. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; and design and development of computer hardware and software.

43. Services for providing food and drink; and temporary accommodations.

44. Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; and agriculture, horticulture, and forestry services.

45. Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; and personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 14, Issue 22, eff. July 1, 1998; amended, Virginia Register Volume 26, Issue 06, eff. November 15, 2009.

Statutory Authority

§§ 12.1-13 and 59.1-92.19 of the Code of Virginia.