Trademark Registration Classification Guide Class 10 in Japan

We have decided to start selling a highly accurate “non-contact clinical thermometer”.
I’ve prepared a product name and logo that is easy to identify the features of the product and also sophisticated.
I’d like to register it as a trademark in order to prevent others from copying it.

Then you should remember to specify Class 10, which includes “medical apparatus and instruments”!
Class 10 includes a lot of instruments and tools related to medical care. Let’s check it out.

Considering the development of a series of products using the same technology, I think it would be better to specify other products in Class 10 as well.
The cost would be the same if it’s designated in the same class, but I wonder if it would be possible to designate thermometers which can measure the temperature of objects without contact in Class 10…?

Class 10 is a category for surgical, internal medicine, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments (Classification)

Class 10 mainly includes surgical, internal medicine, dental and veterinary instruments.

It may be easier to understand if you think of products that are used in hospitals and other medical institutions for diagnosis and treatment of humans and animals.

Goods included in Class 10 and Goods NOT included in Class 10

List of main goods in Class 10

The main goods included in Class 10 are listed below.

These goods can be designated in Amazing DX.

• finger guards for medical purposes; sanitary masks; pacifiers for babies; ice bag pillows for medical purposes; triangular bandages; support bandages; surgical catguts; feeding cups for medical purposes; dropping pipettes for medical purposes; teats; medical ice bags; medical ice bag holders; baby bottles; nursing bottles
• contraceptives, non-chemical
• artificial tympanic membranes; prosthetics or fillings materials, not for dental use
• ear plugs for swimmers; ear plugs for sleeping; ear plugs for soundproofing
• facial equipment using ultrasonic waves for commercial use; esthetic massage apparatus for commercial use
• medical apparatus and instruments, other than walking aids, and crutches
• walking aids for medical purposes; crutches
• facial equipment using ultrasonic waves for household purposes
• electric massage apparatus for household purposes
• gloves for medical purposes
• urinals for medical purposes; bed pans
• ear picks

The above list of “main goods included in Class 10” is just an example.

Let’s take a closer look at what other goods are included in Class 10 and what goods are not.

What should you do if you want to designate such items? (Goods included in Class 10)

Goods such as equipment and instruments related to medical care for humans and animals

When you want to designate such a product in Amazing DX, please designate “medical apparatus and instruments, other than walking aids, and crutches”.

For example,

Products that assist treatments, such as artificial limbs and eyes

This includes products used to improve the function or condition of humans or animals.

When you want to designate such a product in Amazing DX, please designate “medical apparatus and instruments, other than walking aids, and crutches”.

For example,

Other goods

Goods NOT included in Class 10

Bandages and absorbent hygiene products

• adhesive plasters [Class 5]
• bandages for dressings [Class 5]
• gauze for dressings [Class 5]
• babies’ diapers [Class 5]
• menstruation tampons [Class 5]

Products made from living tissue, not artificial materials

• surgical implants comprised of living tissues [Class 5]

Non-medical devices

• wheelchairs; mobility scooters [Class 12]
• temperature indicators [Class 9]
• massage tables [Class 20]

I see, “thermometers” that are not related to medical treatment or diagnosis are classified in different classes, even though they measure temperature in the same way.

Yes, it is necessary to designate a different class for such “measuring instruments”.

Other goods NOT included in Class 10

• tobacco-free cigarettes for medical purposes [Class 5]
• electronic cigarettes [Class 34]

File a trademark application in Japan, designating goods in Class 10!

Class 10 is a classification for surgical, internal medicine, dental and veterinary machines and devices. If you are a medical supply manufacturer, please consider designating goods to Class 10 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.