Nice Classification - Goods
Chemicals
Trademark Class 1: Chemicals for industry, science, agriculture, and manufacturing
Trademark Class 1 covers chemical products used mainly as inputs for industrial, scientific, agricultural, photographic, and manufacturing work.
What it covers
Goods and services in Class 1
Use this section to decide whether the class describes what customers actually buy from you. A strong class choice should match real commercial activity, not just a broad industry label.
Industrial chemicals and chemical additives
Unprocessed artificial resins and plastics
Fertilizers and soil treatment preparations
Adhesives for industrial use
Examples of Class 1 goods or services
- Plant nutrients sold to growers
- Industrial adhesives for packaging production
- Chemical additives for food manufacturing
Businesses that often consider this class
- Chemical suppliers
- Agricultural input brands
- Industrial materials manufacturers
Related classes
Classes commonly paired with Class 1
Adjacent classes are not automatic. They are useful checkpoints when your business mixes products, services, software, retail, education, or hospitality.
Common caution
Before choosing Class 1
Consumer cleaning products and cosmetics usually belong in Class 3, while pharmaceutical preparations usually belong in Class 5.
How to decide if Class 1 belongs in your filing
Start by writing down the exact products and services offered under the mark. Then compare that list with the class coverage above. If a product and a service both matter to the business model, you may need more than one class.
Practical checklist
- List what customers buy today.
- List near-term goods or services planned for launch.
- Separate products from services.
- Check related classes for retail, SaaS, education, or hospitality activity.
- Use precise wording instead of a vague industry label.
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