Nice Classification - Goods
Software and electronics
Trademark Class 9: Software, electronics, scientific instruments, computers, and downloadable media
Trademark Class 9 covers downloadable software, mobile apps, computer hardware, electronics, scientific devices, and recorded digital media.
What it covers
Goods and services in Class 9
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.
Downloadable software and mobile applications
Computer hardware and peripheral devices
Scientific, measuring, and optical instruments
Downloadable media, eyewear, and safety equipment
Examples of Class 9 goods or services
- Downloadable accounting app
- Smart home sensor
- Recorded online course files
Businesses that often consider this class
- Software product companies
- Electronics brands
- App developers and digital product sellers
Related classes
Classes commonly paired with Class 9
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 9
Cloud-hosted software access is usually a Class 42 service, even if downloadable software also belongs in Class 9.
How to decide if Class 9 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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