NICE Class Finder
Every trademark is registered under one or more of the 45 NICE classes. Type your product, service or business, such as a law firm, a school or instant noodles, and we search WIPO's official list of over 11,000 goods and services. Filing in the wrong class is a common, and costly, mistake.
| Class | Type | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goods | Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; fire extinguishing and fire prevention compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; substances for tanning animal skins and hides; adhesives for use in industry; compost, manures, fertilizers; biological preparations for use in industry and science |
| 2 | Goods | Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants, dyes; inks for printing, marking and engraving; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art |
| 3 | Goods | Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; non-medicated dentifrices; perfumes; bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing and abrasive preparations |
| 4 | Goods | Industrial oils and greases, wax; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting |
| 5 | Goods | Pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary purposes, food for babies; dietary supplements for human beings and animals; adhesive plasters, materials for dressings; material for filling teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides |
| 6 | Goods | Common metals and their alloys, ores; metal materials for building and construction; transportable buildings of metal; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; small items of metal hardware; metal containers for storage or transport; safes |
| 7 | Goods | Machines, machine tools, power-operated tools; motors and engines, except for land vehicles; machine coupling and transmission components, except for land vehicles; agricultural implements, other than hand-operated hand tools; incubators for eggs; automatic vending machines |
| 8 | Goods | Hand-operated hand tools and implements; cutlery; side arms, except firearms; razors |
| 9 | Goods | Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; recorded and downloadable multimedia files, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating devices; computers and computer peripheral devices; diving suits, divers' masks, ear plugs for divers, nose clips for divers, gloves for divers, breathing apparatus for underwater swimming; fire-extinguishing apparatus |
| 10 | Goods | Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; spectacles, contact lenses and sunglasses; orthopaedic articles; suture materials; therapeutic and assistive devices adapted for persons with disabilities; massage apparatus; apparatus, devices and articles for nursing infants; sexual activity apparatus, devices and articles |
| 11 | Goods | Apparatus and installations for lighting, heating, cooling, steam generating, cooking, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes |
| 12 | Goods | Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water |
| 13 | Goods | Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks |
| 14 | Goods | Precious metals and their alloys; jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments |
| 15 | Goods | Musical instruments; music stands and stands for musical instruments; conductors' batons |
| 16 | Goods | Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks |
| 17 | Goods | Unprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and substitutes for all these materials; plastics and resins in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, tubes and hoses, not of metal |
| 18 | Goods | Leather and imitations of leather; animal skins and hides; luggage and carrying bags; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery; collars, leashes and clothing for animals |
| 19 | Goods | Materials, not of metal, for building and construction; rigid pipes, not of metal, for building; asphalt, pitch, tar and bitumen; transportable buildings, not of metal; monuments, not of metal |
| 20 | Goods | Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; containers, not of metal, for storage or transport; unworked or semi-worked bone, horn, whalebone or mother-of-pearl; shells; meerschaum; yellow amber |
| 21 | Goods | Household or kitchen utensils and containers; cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons; combs and sponges; brushes, except paintbrushes; brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; unworked or semi-worked glass, except building glass; glassware, porcelain and earthenware |
| 22 | Goods | Ropes and string; nets; tents and tarpaulins; awnings of textile or synthetic materials; sails; sacks for the transport and storage of materials in bulk; padding, cushioning and stuffing materials, except of paper, cardboard, rubber or plastics; raw fibrous textile materials and substitutes therefor |
| 23 | Goods | Yarns and threads for textile use |
| 24 | Goods | Textiles and substitutes for textiles; household linen; curtains of textile or plastic |
| 25 | Goods | Clothing, footwear, headwear |
| 26 | Goods | Lace and embroidery, and haberdashery ribbons and bows; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers; hair decorations; false hair |
| 27 | Goods | Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings, not of textile |
| 28 | Goods | Games, toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for Christmas trees |
| 29 | Goods | Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts for culinary purposes; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits, vegetables and seaweeds; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs; milk, cheese, butter, yogurt and other milk products; oils and fats for food |
| 30 | Goods | Coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor; rice, pasta and noodles; tapioca and sago; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread, pastries and confectionery; chocolate; ice cream, sorbets and other edible ices; sugar, honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt, seasonings, spices, preserved herbs; vinegar, sauces and other condiments; ice (frozen water) |
| 31 | Goods | Raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products; raw and unprocessed grains and seeds; fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs; natural plants and flowers; bulbs, seedlings and seeds for planting; live animals; foodstuffs and beverages for animals; malt |
| 32 | Goods | Beers; non-alcoholic beverages; mineral and aerated waters; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making non-alcoholic beverages |
| 33 | Goods | Alcoholic beverages, except beers; alcoholic preparations for making beverages |
| 34 | Goods | Tobacco and tobacco substitutes; cigarettes and cigars; electronic cigarettes and oral vaporizers for smokers; smokers' articles; matches |
| 35 | Services | Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions |
| 36 | Services | Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services |
| 37 | Services | Construction services; installation and repair services; mining extraction, oil and gas drilling |
| 38 | Services | Telecommunications services |
| 39 | Services | Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement |
| 40 | Services | Treatment of materials; recycling of waste and trash; air purification and treatment of water; printing services; food and drink preservation |
| 41 | Services | Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities |
| 42 | Services | Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software |
| 43 | Services | Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation |
| 44 | Services | Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture and forestry services |
| 45 | Services | Legal services; security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals; dating services, online social networking services; funerary services; babysitting |
Headings and entries: WIPO Nice Classification, 13th edition, version 2026. The Department of Industry decides the class of each application.
Not sure which class fits? A trademark search or a quick word with our team will confirm it before you file.
Find the right NICE trademark class in Nepal
Every trademark in Nepal is registered in one or more of the 45 NICE classes — the international system the Department of Industry uses to organise goods and services. This free NICE Class Finder lets you search all 45 classes by keyword so you can identify the right class for your product or service before you file. Choosing the correct trademark class is one of the most important decisions in the whole registration process.
What is the NICE Classification?
The NICE Classification (from the Nice Agreement) is an international standard of 45 classes used by trademark offices worldwide, including Nepal. Classes 1–34 cover goods — physical products such as clothing, cosmetics, food and machinery — and classes 35–45 cover services such as retail, education, IT and legal services. Each class groups related items under a single heading.
Why choosing the right class matters
In Nepal a trademark protects your brand only in the classes you register it in. File in the wrong class and you may leave your core products unprotected, or face a refusal. Government fees are also charged per class, so an accurate choice keeps your filing both effective and cost-efficient — estimate the cost with our Trademark Fee Calculator.
Filing in more than one class
Many businesses need several classes. A clothing brand that also runs a store, for example, may need class 25 (clothing) and class 35 (retail services). If you are unsure, describe your business to the AI NICE Classifier for an instant suggestion, then use Search by NICE Class to see who else has filed in your field. When you are ready, our team confirms your classes as part of trademark registration — or ask us directly.
Frequently asked questions
A NICE class is one of 45 international categories that group related goods or services. When you register a trademark in Nepal you select the class(es) that match what you sell, and your protection applies within those classes.
There are 45 NICE classes. Classes 1–34 are for goods and classes 35–45 are for services. Nepal follows the same international classification used by most trademark offices.
Classes 1 to 34 cover goods (physical products), and classes 35 to 45 cover services. For example, class 25 is clothing (a good) while class 35 is advertising and retail (a service).
Yes. A single brand can be registered across several classes, but government fees are charged per class. Filing in every class that reflects your business gives broader protection; the Fee Calculator shows the cost.
Filing in the wrong class can leave your actual goods or services unprotected and may lead to objections. Because it is difficult to change class after filing, it is worth confirming the class before you apply.
Type your product, service or business into this finder: it searches WIPO's official list of over 11,000 goods and services and shows the matching entries for each class. You can also describe your business to the AI NICE Classifier for a suggestion. For anything ambiguous — many products can fall in more than one class — our team can confirm the right classes for your filing.