Nice Classification - Goods
Paper and stationery
Trademark Class 16: Paper goods, printed matter, stationery, office supplies, and packaging
Trademark Class 16 covers paper, cardboard, printed matter, stationery, office supplies, and many printed publications.
What it covers
Goods and services in Class 16
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.
Books, guides, magazines, and printed publications
Stationery, notebooks, and paper goods
Office requisites except furniture
Packaging materials made of paper or cardboard
Examples of Class 16 goods or services
- Printed planner brand
- Children's book series
- Branded shipping boxes
Businesses that often consider this class
- Publishers
- Stationery brands
- Packaging and paper goods sellers
Related classes
Classes commonly paired with Class 16
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 16
Downloadable publications are usually Class 9, and publishing or education services are usually Class 41.
How to decide if Class 16 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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