Trademark Registration – Classification Guide Class 14 in Japan

I’ve decided to start selling accessories.
First of all, I’ve come up with a stylish brand name for my newly launched earrings, and I’d like to trademark it to prevent others from copying it.

Then you’ll have to remember to designate Class 14, which includes ‘personal ornaments’!
There are a lot of goods related to precious metal in the class 14. Let’s check them out.

Considering the future product development of accessories, it would be better to designate other goods in class 14 as well.
If they are in the same class, the cost is the same, but I wonder if “hair pins” can also be designated in class 14…?

Class 14 is a classification of precious metals, jewelry, watches, etc.

Class14 includes mainly precious metals, jewelry, personal ornaments, watches, etc.

*Precious metals include gold, silver, platinum, iridium, and other rare metals that are difficult to compound.

It may be easier to understand if you associate precious metals with products sold in the accessory and watches sections.

Goods included in Class 14 and NOT included in Class 14

List of main goods in Class 14

The following is a list of the main goods included in Class 14.
You may file a Japanese trademark application designating these goods by Amazing DX.

• precious metals
• unwrought precious stones
• semi-wrought precious stones and their imitations
• key rings
• jewellery boxes
• trophies [prize cups] of precious metal; commemorative shields of precious metal
• personal ornaments, other than cuff links, in the nature of jewellery
• cuff links
• shoe ornaments of precious metal
• clocks and watches

The above list of main goods included in Class 14 is just an example.
Let’s take a closer look at what other goods are included in Class 14 and what goods are not.

What should you do if you want to specify such items? (Goods included in Class 14)

Goods related to precious metals and gemstones

When you want to specify such a product in Amazing DX, specify the item it contains.

For example,

Products related to personal ornaments, watches, etc.

Various accessories and watches are included.

When you want to specify such a product in Amazing DX, specify the item it contains.

For example,

Other Products

Goods NOT included in Class 14

Wristwatch-type information terminal

• personal digital assistants in the shape of a watch (So-called smart watches) [Class 9]

Charms in general

• charms, other than for jewelry, key rings or key chains [Class 26]

I see, so items related to watches and accessories but without electronics or precious metals or gemstones would be in a different class.

Yes, a separate class should be designated for accessories that do not contain electronics, precious metals or gemstones.

Products whose raw materials are precious metals but whose uses are different

• metals in powder form and metal foil for use in painting, decorating, printing and art [Class 2]
• dental amalgams of gold [Class 5]
• nibs of gold [Class 16]
• gold embroidery; silver embroidery [Class 26]

Other goods NOT included in Class 14

• works of art of common metal [Class 6]
• cutlery [Class 8]
• cigar cases [Class 34]
• hair pins and grips [Class 26]
• hair bands [Class 26]

I’ve seen hairpins made of pure gold, but “hairpins” aren’t included in Class 14!
It seems that products related to hair ornaments are included in Class 26.

File a trademark application in Japan, designating goods in Class 14!

Class 14 is a classification of precious metals, jewelry, watches, etc.

Those who deal in precious metals, gemstones, and accessories and watches made from them, please consider filing a trademark application specifying Class 14 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.