Key insights on the Goods Covered Under Trademark Class 12
Brand owners need to consider certain critical requirements while conducting trademark registration in the UAE such as selecting a distinctive trademark, choosing an appropriate trademark class and conducting a comprehensive trademark search. However, brand owners often land in trouble by filing their trademarks under the wrong class as per the Nice Classification. The wrong choice of trademark class leads to brand confusion and is a big hindrance to trademark enforcement in the UAE.
Since the Nice Classification List contains 45 classes, the risk of selecting the wrong class of goods or services is high. It is advisable to consult with trademark agents in the UAE to avoid potential errors while selecting a trademark class. Having an in-depth understanding of the goods or services covered by each trademark class is also an effective way to save yourself from committing this mistake. In this blog, you can have a clear understanding of the goods covered under Trademark Class 12. Keep reading to get more insights:
A brief overview of the goods covered by Trademark Class 12
Trademark class 12 mainly include vehicles and apparatus for the transport of people or goods by land, air or water. Class 12 specifically include the following:
- Motors and engines for land vehicles
- Couplings and transmission components for land vehicles
- Air cushion vehicles
- Remote control vehicles, other than toys
- Parts of vehicles, for example, bumpers, windscreens, steering wheels, tyres for vehicle wheels, as well as treads for vehicles
List of Goods Not Covered by Class 12
Brand owners often become confused by trademark classes that include goods similar to those covered under Class 12. Without proper Nice Classification awareness, they might end up choosing the wrong trademark classes. Such mistakes can be avoided by discussing the classes with trademark agents in the UAE. Given below is the list of goods not covered under Trademark Class 12:
- Railway material of metal (Class 6)
- Motors, engines, couplings and transmission components, other than for land vehicles (Class 7)
- Parts of all kinds of motors and engines, for example, starters, mufflers and cylinders for motors and engines (Class 7)
- Rubber tracks are parts of crawlers on construction, mining, agricultural and other heavy-duty machines (Class 7)
- Tricycles for infants and scooters that are toys (Class 28)
- Vehicles or wheeled apparatus not for transportation purposes such as self-propelled road sweeping machines (Class 7)
- Fire engines (Class 9)
- Tea carts (Class 20)
- Certain parts of vehicles such as electric batteries, mileage recorders and radios for vehicles (Class 9)
- Lights for automobiles and bicycles (Class 11)
- Automobile carpets (Class 27)
Related or Coordinated Classes to Class 12
Choosing the right trademark class is critical for trademark enforcement in the UAE. However, choosing only the primary trademark class will not suffice. You can select other classes if they are related to an additional product or service that you offer under the trademark in question. Such related classes are called coordinated classes. Trademark agents in the UAE advise you to select the following coordinated classes for Class 12:
- Class 7 – Machinery
- Class 35 – Advertising and Business Services
- Class 37 – Construction and Repair Services, and
- Class 42 – Computer and Scientific Services
Protect Brands through Trademark Agents in Dubai
When applying for trademark registration in the UAE, brand owners must list at least one trademark class in their application. They should also add relevant coordinated classes for increasing the scope of trademark protection. Business owners who find the process tough and tiring can select the classes with the help of trademark agents in the UAE such as Jitendra Intellectual Property (JIP).
We are one of the leading providers of trademark services in Dubai with years of experience. Our agents are highly qualified and well-versed in the UAE Trademark Law. JIP can help you navigate the complex procedures set out by the UAE Trademark Office so that you can avoid opposition or outright refusals. We can also help you track infringers through our robust trademark watch services in the UAE. If you want to protect your trademark internationally, JIP can help you file a trademark using the Madrid Protocol system. Contact us today for more information on our services.