Trademark Registration – Classification Guide Class 41 in Japan

I’ve decided to start “producing a magazine.” First, I’ve prepared an impactful name and logo for my upcoming magazine, so I want to register it as a trademark to prevent others from copying it.

Then, don’t forget to specify Class 41. This class includes many services related to “publication of bookds”! Please chek it out.

Considering the future development of services such as online distribution of magazines, I think it would be better to designate other services in Class 41. If they are included in the same class, the cost will be the same. But I wonder if dedicated “application software” can also be designated in Class 41 …?

Class 41 is a category for education, entertainment

Class 41 mainly includes arranging, conducting and organization of seminars, book rental, art exhibitions and production of radio or television programs.

It may be easier to understand if you think of services related to education and entertainment.

Services included in Class 41 and NOT included in Class 41

List of main services in Class 41

The main services included in Class 41 are listed below.

These services can be designated by Amazing DX®.

The above list of “the main services included in Class 41” is just an example.

Let’s take a closer look at what other services are included in Class 41 and what services are not.

What should you do if you want to specify such items?(Services included in Class 41)

Services related to conduction of seminars and events

→When you want to specify such an item in Amazing DX®, please specify the service that the item is included in.

For example, …..

Item to be includedSelected on Amazing DX®
tutoring at cram schools
language instruction
tennis instruction
piano instruction tea ceremony instruction
conducting fitness classes
nursery schools
educational and instruction services relating to arts, crafts, sports or general knowledge
arranging and conducting of conferences
arranging and conducting of workshops [training]
arranging, conducting and organization of seminars
organization, arranging and conducting of professional golf tournaments or competitions
organization, arranging and conducting of soccer games
organization, arranging and conducting of sports competitions

Services related to providing videos and music

This class includes so-called subscriber-type distribution services.

→When you want to specify such an item in Amazing DX®, please specify the servuce that the item is included in.

For example, …..

Item to be includedSelected on Amazing DX®
providing films, not downloadable, via video-on-demand services
providing online videos, not downloadable
providing videos from the internet, not downloadable
screenplay writing
film distribution
film production, other than advertising films
movie theatre presentations or movie film production and distribution
providing online music, not downloadableproviding digital music from the Internet, not downloadable

Other services

Item to be includedSelected on Amazing DX®
production of radio and television programmes
providing television programs, not downloadable, via video-on-demand services
production of radio or television programs
production of music
writing of texts
production of videotape film in the field of education, culture, entertainment or sports [not for movies or television programs and not for advertising or publicity]
conducting guided climbing tours
party planning [entertainment]
organization of electronic sports competitions
organization of entertainment events excluding movies, shows, plays, musical performances, sports, horse races, bicycle races, boat races and auto races
rental of ski equipment
rental of skin diving equipment
rental of sports equipment

Goods/Services NOT included in Class 41

computer progamming or computer software design

rental of computer application software or providing computer application software

                  all in【Class 42

I see, so even for items related to applications, ‘designing’ and ‘providing’ thereof would be in a different class.

Yes, for such “design”, it is necessary to specify a different class.

Yes, for such “design” and the like, it is necessary to specify a different class.

Other goods/services NOT included in Class 41

Software applications are not in Class 41!

File a trademark application in Japan, designating services in Class 41!

Class 41 is a classification for education and entertainment. If you are in the education and entertainment industry, you may want to consider filing a trademark application in Class 41 first.

Amazing DX® allows you to easily select your designated goods and services online.

First, please select as many goods and services as possible. After the search, it is easy to exclude the goods and services marked with × and search again.

If you are not sure which goods or services to select, please feel free to contact us via chat. Our attorneys specializing in trademarks will be happy to answer your questions.

Reference: Japan Patent Office, “Examination Guidelines for Similar Goods and
Services (corresponding to the Nice Classification, 11th Edition, Version 2022)”

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大阪法務戦略部長 八谷 晃典
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