Trademark Registration – Classification Guide Class 3 in Japan

I’ve decided to start selling cosmetics.
First of all, I’ve prepared an impactful product name and logo for my new “face pack”, and I’d like to register it as a trademark to prevent others from copying it.

Then don’t forget to specify class 3, which contains “cosmetics”!
There are many beauty-related products in class 3. Please check it out.

Considering the future product development of make-up products, I think it would be better to designate other goods in class 3.
If they are included in the same class, the cost will be the same.
But I wonder if “colored contact lenses” can also be designated in class 3…?

Class 3 is a category of cosmetics and detergents.

Category 3 mainly includes cosmetics, soaps, dentifrices and detergents.

It may be easier to understand if you think of products like daily necessities sold in drugstores.

Goods included in Class 3 and Goods NOT included in Class 3

List of main goods in Class 3

The main goods included in Class 3 are listed below.

These goods can be designated by Amazing DX.

The above list of “the main goods included in Class 3” is just an example.

Let’s take a closer look at what other goods are included in Class 3 and what goods are not.

What should you do if you want to specify such items? (Goods included in Class 3)

Products related to cosmetics and beauty

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

that the product is included in.

For example,

Item to be includedSelected on Amazing DX
lipsticks
mascara
nail polish remover
foundation
cosmetics
sunscreen creams
toilet water
absorbent facial tissue
cosmetics
liquid perfumescosmetics
bath salts; bath preparations, not for medical purposescosmetics
hair treatments
hair conditioners
cosmetics
nail art stickersfalse nails

Products related to cleaning, such as soap, shampoo, and detergent

So-called “laundry detergents” are included in class 3.

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

that the product is included in.

For example,

Item to be includedSelected on Amazing DX
shampoossoaps and detergents
scouring preparations [cleanser]
laundry soap
detergents prepared from petroleum
soaps and detergents
pet shampoossoaps and detergents
toothpaste
tooth powder
dentifrices

Other goods included in Class 3

Item to be includedSelected on Amazing DX
glass paper; emery paper; sandpaperabrasive paper [sandpaper]
emery cloth; sandclothabrasive cloth
essential oils peppermint oils [perfumery] mint for perfumeryperfume and flavour materials
joss sticks potpourris [fragrances]incense

Goods NOT included in Class 3.

MEDICATED soap, shampoo and dentifrices

TOOLS, such as make-up tools

I see, even if it’s related to beauty or makeup, “tools” and “equipment” are included in different categories, right?

Yes, we need to designate different categories for these “tools”.

The ingredients are the same as perfumery, but the PURPOSES are different

Other goods NOT included in Class 3.

Colored contact lenses” are not included in class 3 !

File a trademark application in Japan, designating goods in Class 3!

Class 3 is a classification for cosmetics and detergents. If you are in the cosmetic industry, you may want to consider filing a trademark application in Class 3 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 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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