Nice Classification - Services
Materials treatment
Trademark Class 40: Treatment of materials, recycling, printing, and custom manufacturing
Trademark Class 40 covers treatment and transformation of materials, custom manufacturing, recycling, printing, and production services.
What it covers
Goods and services in Class 40
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.
Custom manufacturing and fabrication
Treatment and processing of materials
Printing, engraving, and 3D printing services
Recycling and waste treatment services
Examples of Class 40 goods or services
- Custom apparel printing
- Metal fabrication service
- Recycling service for electronics
Businesses that often consider this class
- Manufacturing service providers
- Print shops
- Recycling and fabrication companies
Related classes
Classes commonly paired with Class 40
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 40
Selling the finished product itself may also require a goods class.
How to decide if Class 40 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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