Nice Classification - Goods
Fuels and candles
Trademark Class 4: Industrial oils, fuels, lubricants, candles, and wicks
Trademark Class 4 covers fuels, industrial oils, lubricants, candles, waxes, and related lighting materials.
What it covers
Goods and services in Class 4
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 oils and greases
Fuels and illuminants
Candles, scented candles, and wicks
Dust absorbing and binding compositions
Examples of Class 4 goods or services
- Hand-poured candle collections
- Motor oil sold under a brand
- Charcoal and fire starters
Businesses that often consider this class
- Candle brands
- Fuel and lubricant suppliers
- Home fragrance product companies
Related classes
Classes commonly paired with Class 4
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 4
Workshops or classes about making candles are services and often point to Class 41.
How to decide if Class 4 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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