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.

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, ……

products you want to includeselection on Amazing DX
printing ink
printers’ correction fluid
printing ink, other than mimeographing inks
water-colors
oil Colors
Solvents for oil colors
colors for painting picturess
foils and powder of titanium or its alloysnonferrous metals in foil or powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists
foils and powder of gold or its alloysprecious metals in foil or powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists

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, ……

products you want to includeselection on Amazing DX
inorganic pigments such as titanium white
inorganic pigments such as toners
pigments
fluorescent paintspaints
natural dyes such as indigo
synthetic dyes
dyestuffs

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, ……

products you want to includeselection on Amazing DX
pine gum(non-slipping natural resin)
pine gum(natural resin)
pine gum
anti-rust preparationsanti-rust preparations
anti-corrosive preparationsanti-corrosive preparations
waterproof paintspaints
food dyesdyestuffs
anti-rust greasesanti-rust greases

Goods NOT included in Class 2.

Artificial and semi-processed resins

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

Other goods used for other purposes, etc.

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.

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.

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HARAKENZO WORLD PATENT & TRADEMARK
大阪法務戦略部長 八谷 晃典
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