China's 45 trademark classes at a glance

Goods · Classes 1–34

• 01
  Chemicals for industry, science and agriculturee.g. adhesives · fertilizers · resins · raw chemicals
• 02
  Paints, varnishes and colorantse.g. paints · coatings · pigments · dyes
• 03Frequently filed
  Cosmetics, toiletries and cleaning preparationse.g. cosmetics · skincare · face masks · shampoo
• 04
  Industrial oils, greases and fuelse.g. lubricants · engine oil · candles · fuels
• 05
  Pharmaceuticals, medical preparations and dietary supplementse.g. medicines · health supplements · vitamins · medical dressings
• 06
  Common metals, alloys and metal hardwaree.g. hardware · locks · screws · metal materials
• 07
  Machines, machine tools, motors and enginese.g. machinery · electric motors · pumps · robots
• 08
  Hand tools and implements, cutlery, razorse.g. knives · scissors · wrenches · razors
• 09Frequently filed
  Electronics, scientific instruments and softwaree.g. phones · computers · software · apps

  The example this site keeps returning to is in this class: a Class 9 registration covers only the similar groups you designate—never the whole of “electronics.”

• 10
  Surgical, medical and dental apparatuse.g. medical devices · blood pressure monitors · massagers · hearing aids
• 11
  Apparatus for lighting, heating, cooking and sanitary purposese.g. lamps · LED lights · air conditioners · water heaters
• 12
  Vehicles and apparatus for locomotione.g. cars · electric vehicles · bicycles · motorcycles
• 13
  Firearms, explosives and fireworkse.g. fireworks · firecrackers
• 14
  Precious metals, jewelry and timepiecese.g. gems · jewelry · necklaces · rings
• 15
  Musical instrumentse.g. musical instruments · pianos · guitars
• 16
  Paper, printed matter and stationerye.g. stationery · pens · notebooks · books
• 17
  Rubber, semi-processed plastics and insulating materialse.g. rubber · plastic pipes · seals · insulation materials
• 18
  Leather, luggage, bags and umbrellase.g. bags · backpacks · suitcases · wallets
• 19
  Building materials, not of metale.g. tiles · cement · marble · wood flooring
• 20
  Furniture, mirrors and picture framese.g. furniture · beds · sofas · tables and chairs
• 21
  Household or kitchen utensils, glassware and porcelaine.g. kitchenware · pots · tableware · insulated bottles
• 22
  Ropes, nets, tents and raw textile fiberse.g. tents · ropes · hammocks · woven sacks
• 23
  Yarns and threads for textile usee.g. yarn · embroidery thread · knitting wool
• 24
  Textiles, household linen and curtainse.g. fabrics · bed sheets · duvet covers · towels
• 25Frequently filed
  Clothing, footwear, headweare.g. clothing · T-shirts · dresses · sneakers

  The trademark lawsuit on our case studies page—won at first instance and on appeal—was a Class 25 (footwear) case.

• 26
  Lace, embroidery, buttons and hair decorationse.g. wigs · buttons · zippers · hair clips
• 27
  Carpets, rugs, mats and wall hangingse.g. carpets · yoga mats · wallpaper · floor mats
• 28
  Games, toys, gymnastic and sporting articlese.g. toys · building blocks · fitness equipment · skateboards
• 29
  Meat, fish, dairy and preserved foodse.g. meat products · dairy · cooking oil · canned food
• 30Frequently filed
  Coffee, tea, cereals, bread and confectionerye.g. coffee · tea · bread · cakes
• 31
  Raw agricultural products, fresh produce and live animalse.g. fruit · vegetables · fresh flowers · seeds
• 32
  Beers, non-alcoholic beverages and juicese.g. beer · fruit juice · mineral water · soft drinks
• 33
  Alcoholic beverages, except beerse.g. baijiu · wine · whiskey · rice wine
• 34
  Tobacco, e-cigarettes and smokers' articlese.g. cigarettes · e-cigarettes · lighters · smoking accessories

Services · Classes 35–45

• 35Frequently filed
  Advertising, business management and retail servicese.g. e-commerce · online stores · advertising · retail

  The most debated class in China filings. Whether an online seller actually needs it depends on what you really do—ask before you decide either way.

• 36
  Financial, banking, insurance and real estate servicese.g. finance · payments · insurance · real estate agency
• 37
  Construction, installation and repair servicese.g. renovation · repairs · building construction · equipment installation
• 38
  Telecommunications servicese.g. telecoms · communications · network transmission · broadcasting
• 39
  Transport, storage of goods and travel arrangemente.g. logistics · courier services · warehousing · freight
• 40
  Treatment of materials, custom manufacturing and printinge.g. custom manufacturing · printing · tailoring · engraving
• 41
  Education, training, entertainment, sporting and cultural activitiese.g. education · training · gyms · online games
• 42Frequently filed
  Scientific and technological services, software design and developmente.g. software development · SaaS · cloud services · website design

  Software as a product sits in Class 9; software as a service sits here. The line between them is drawn by the similar groups, not by intuition.

• 43Frequently filed
  Services for providing food and drink, temporary accommodatione.g. restaurants · cafés · bubble tea shops · hotels
• 44
  Medical, veterinary, beauty care and agriculture servicese.g. hospitals · clinics · beauty salons · hairdressing
• 45
  Legal, security, personal and social servicese.g. legal services · IP agency services · security · dating services