Nice Classification - Goods
Lighting and appliances
Trademark Class 11: Lighting, heating, cooling, cooking, drying, and sanitary apparatus
Trademark Class 11 covers apparatus for lighting, heating, cooling, cooking, water supply, sanitary purposes, and related appliances.
What it covers
Goods and services in Class 11
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.
Lighting fixtures and lamps
Heating, cooling, and ventilation apparatus
Cooking, refrigerating, and drying appliances
Water supply and sanitary installations
Examples of Class 11 goods or services
- LED lamp brand
- Water filtration system
- Outdoor pizza oven
Businesses that often consider this class
- Appliance brands
- Lighting companies
- Kitchen and bath product sellers
Related classes
Classes commonly paired with Class 11
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 11
Kitchen utensils and cookware that are not apparatus can belong in Class 21.
How to decide if Class 11 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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