Nice Classification - Goods
Medical devices
Trademark Class 10: Medical, surgical, dental, veterinary, and therapeutic apparatus
Trademark Class 10 covers medical and therapeutic devices, instruments, apparatus, prosthetics, and orthopedic goods.
What it covers
Goods and services in Class 10
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.
Medical, surgical, dental, and veterinary apparatus
Prosthetics, implants, and artificial limbs
Orthopedic articles and mobility aids
Therapeutic and diagnostic devices
Examples of Class 10 goods or services
- Dental aligner system
- Blood pressure monitor
- Orthopedic support brace
Businesses that often consider this class
- Medical device companies
- Dental product brands
- Health technology manufacturers
Related classes
Classes commonly paired with Class 10
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 10
Software for medical devices can require Class 9, while medical services are usually Class 44.
How to decide if Class 10 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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