Nice Classification - Goods
Paints and coatings
Trademark Class 2: Paints, varnishes, lacquers, coatings, and colorants
Trademark Class 2 is for surface coatings, colorants, and protective preparations used to paint, preserve, or finish materials.
What it covers
Goods and services in Class 2
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.
Paints, varnishes, and lacquers
Colorants, dyes, and pigments
Anti-rust and wood-preservative preparations
Raw natural resins and metals in foil or powder form for painting
Examples of Class 2 goods or services
- Interior wall paint
- Wood stain sold under a brand name
- Pigments for artists and manufacturers
Businesses that often consider this class
- Paint brands
- Coating manufacturers
- Hardware and renovation product companies
Related classes
Classes commonly paired with Class 2
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 2
Cosmetic color products such as lipstick or nail polish are normally Class 3, not Class 2.
How to decide if Class 2 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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