Nice Classification - Goods
Machines
Trademark Class 7: Machines, machine tools, motors, engines, and automated equipment
Trademark Class 7 covers machines and machine tools, including motors and engines that are not for land vehicles.
What it covers
Goods and services in Class 7
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 machines and machine tools
Motors and engines except for land vehicles
Agricultural implements other than hand-operated tools
Vending machines and automated equipment
Examples of Class 7 goods or services
- Packaging machinery
- Robotic lawn mowers
- Commercial coffee grinders
Businesses that often consider this class
- Machinery manufacturers
- Industrial automation companies
- Equipment brands
Related classes
Classes commonly paired with Class 7
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 7
Hand-operated tools are usually Class 8, while software that controls machines can point to Class 9.
How to decide if Class 7 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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