Trademark Registration – Classification Guide Class 2 in Japan

We have decided to start marketing a six-color model of printing ink that can print photos vividly. First of all, we have prepared an impactful product name and logo, and we would like to register it as a trademark so that others will not imitate us.

Then you need to remember to designate Class 2, which includes “printing inks”!
Class 2 includes many goods related to paints! Let’s check it out.

Considering the future development of the product, it seems to be better to designate other goods in Class 2 also.
Is it possible to designate ”photographic paper” with high colorability suitable for this ink in Class 2 as well…?

Class 2 is a classification for colorants and anti-corrosive preparations.

Class 2 includes mainly includes dyestuffs, pigments, paints, and printing inks.
It may be easier to understand if you associate paints and colorants with professional use, such as for painting and printing.

Goods included in Class 2 and Goods NOT included in Class 2.

List of main goods in Class 2.

The main goods included in Class 2 are listed below.
These goods can be designated by Amazing DX.

• Canada balsam; copal; sandarac; shellac; dammar; mordants; anti-corrosive preparations; anti-rust preparations; mastic; pine gum; wood preservatives
• dyestuffs
• pigments
• paints
• printing ink, other than mimeographing inks
• mimeographing ink; colors for painting pictures
• anti-rust greases
• nonferrous metals in foil or powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists; precious metals in foil or powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists

The above list of “the main goods included in Class 2” is just an example.
Let’s take a closer look at what other goods are included in Class 2 and what goods are not.

What should you do if you want to specify such items? (Goods included in Class 2)

Goods related to “printing inks”, “colors for painting pictures”, and “paints”

→When you want to specify such a product in Amazing DX, please specify the item that the product is included.

For example, ……

Goods related to the composition of paint components.

It includes colorants such as so-called dyes and pigments.

→When you want to specify such a product in Amazing DX, please specify the item that the product is included.

For example, ……

Goods related to preservatives and other regulators.

It includes so-called rust inhibitors and other regulating agents.

→When you want to specify such a product in Amazing DX, please specify the item that the product is included.

For example, ……

Goods NOT included in Class 2.

Artificial and semi-processed resins

• polyester resins, unprocessed【class 1】
• semi-processed resins【class 17】

Dye, etc., is made from the same raw materials but used for different purposes.

• cosmetic dyes【class 3】
• laundry blueing【class 3】
• mordants for metals【class 1】
• “insulating paints”, “insulating varnish”【class 17】

Other goods used for other purposes, etc.

• writing ink【class 16】
• paint boxes for use in schools【class 16】

I see, so even though it has to do with inks and paints, ‘tools’ and ‘instruments’ are in a different classification.

Right, it is necessary to specify a different classification for these ‘tools’.

Other goods NOT included in Class 2.

• photographic paper【class 1】
• printing paper【class 16】

I thought “photographic paper” was in Class 2.

File a trademark application, designating goods in Class 2!

Class 2 is a classification for paints, colorants, and corrosion inhibiting preparations. Please consider Class 2 first if you are a printing or paint manufacturer.

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 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.