Trademark Registration – Classification Guide Class 21 in Japan How to chose goods/services 2022年5月17日 2022年5月27日 Amazing DX guide We have decided to start marketing cooking utensils. First of all, we have prepared an impactful product name and logo for the “frying pan”, 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 21, which includes “cooking pots and pans”! Class 21 includes many goods related to small manual utensils for the kitchen! Let’s check it out. In the future, we would like to develop a variety of cooking utensils that can be used conveniently, so it seems to be better to designate other goods in Class 21, as well. Is it possible to designate ”electric pressure cookers” in Class 21 as well…? Class 21 is a classification for small manual kitchen utensils, cosmetic utensils, glassware, etc. Class 21 includes mainly small manual utensils for household and kitchen use, cosmetic utensils, glassware, and ceramics. It may be easier to understand if you associate them with tools and containers used in the home on a daily basis. Goods included in Class 21 and Goods NOT included in Class 21. List of main goods in Class 21. The main goods included in Class 28 are listed below.These goods can be designated by Amazing DX. floss for dental purposesunworked or semi-worked glass, not for buildingmangers for animals [troughs for livestock]poultry ringstoothbrushes, electriccosmetic utensils, other than “toothbrushes, electric”tub brushesmetal brushesbrushes for pipesindustrial brushesship-scrubbing brushesgloves for household purposesindustrial packaging containers of glass, not including glass stoppers, lids and coversindustrial packaging containers of ceramicsglass stoppers for industrial packaging containersglass covers and lids for industrial packaging containersindustrial packaging bottles of plasticscooking pots and pans, non-electriccoffee-makers, non-electricJapanese cast iron kettles, non-electric [Tetsubin]kettles, non-electricdinnerware, other than knives, forks and spoonsnon-electric ice chests for household purposesice-cooling refrigerators for household purposeskitchen containers for ricefood preserving jars of glassdrinking flasks for travellersvacuum bottles [insulated flasks]cookwareice pailssugar tongsnutcrackerspepper potssugar bowlscolanderssalt shakersJapanese style cooked rice scoops [Shamoji]cooking funnelsdrinking strawsJapanese style personal dining trays or stands [Zen]bottle openers, non-electricegg cupstart scoopsnapkin holdersnapkin ringshot pads [trivets]chopstickschopstick casesladles and dippers for kitchen usecooking sieves and sifterstraystoothpickstoothpick holderscleaning tools and washing utensilsironing boardstailors’ sprayersironing boards [Kotedai]Hera-dai [fabric marking boards]yukakibo [Japanese bath utensils for hot bathtub water]bathroom pailscandle extinguisherscandlestickscinder sifters for household purposesGotoku [trivets for Japanese charcoal heaters for household purposes]coal scuttlesJapanese charcoal extinguishers [Hikeshi-tsubo]mouse and rat trapsfly swattersflower potshydroponic plant pots for home gardeningwatering cansbird cagesbird bathsfeeding vessels for petsbrushes for petsclothes brusheschamber potspiggy banksお守り[o-ma-mo-ri]おみくじ[o-mi-ku-ji]heating or cooling packs filled with chemical substances ready to react when requiredboxes of metal for dispensing paper towelssoap dispenserstanks [indoor aquaria] and their fittingstoilet paper holdersflower vasesflower bowlsupright signboards of glass or ceramicsperfume burnersshoe brushesshoe hornsshoe shine clothsshoe shine sponges and clothsshoe-trees [stretchers]portable cooking kits for outdoor useinsect collectors’ boxesinsect collecting boxes in the form of a flattened cylindrical metal casecattle hair for brushes, raccoon dog hair for brushes, pig bristles for brushes and horsehair for brushes The above list of “the main goods included in Class 21” is just an example.Let’s take a closer look at what other goods are included in Class 21 and what goods are not. What should you do if you want to specify such items? (Goods included in Class 21) Goods related to “cosmetic utensils” →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 include→selection on Amazing DXabrasive cloths for scrubbing the skincombscosmetic utensil setsvanity cases, fittedperfume sprays, sold emptysoap holders and boxesnail brushespowder puffstoothbrush casesshaving brushesshaving brush standslip brusheseyebrow brushes→cosmetic utensils, other than “toothbrushes, electric” Goods related to “cookware” and “dinnerware, other than knives, forks and spoons” →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 include→selection on Amazing DXgriddles, non-electriccooking pans, non-electricmess-tins for cooking ricefrying pans, non-electriccooking steamers, non-electric→cooking pots and pans, non-electricwhisks, non-electricSurikogi [wooden cooking pestles]Suribachi [articles of earthenware for household use]chopping boards for kitchen userolling pins for cooking purposescooking grillshand-operated coffee grinders and pepper millswaffle irons, non-electric→cookwareJapanese style tea-serving pots [Kyusu]drinking cupsdrinking glassesdishes and platesJapanese nests of food boxes [Jubako]Japanese rice bowls [Chawan]Sake serving bottles [Tokkuri]lunch boxescans for confectionerypaper platesteapots→dinnerware, other than knives, forks and spoons Goods related to “cleaning tools and washing utensils” →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 include→selection on Amazing DXhand garden rakesbuckets for cleaningclothes pegs [clothes pins]wash basinsdusting or cleaning clothsscrubbing brushesdust-panspolishing clothsdustersbroomsmopsclothes hanging rods [used as washing lines]dustbins→cleaning tools and washing utensils Other goods. products you want to include→selection on Amazing DXglass pipes, not for buildingglass balls and beads, not for buildingglass rods and bars, not for buildingtempered glass, not for buildinglense glass [semi-finished material not for building]→unworked or semi-worked glass, not for building Other goods included in Class 21. →If you would like to specify the following goods or other items in Amazing DX, please contact our trademark attorneys via chat. kitchen mittscoasters, not of paper or textilenoodle machines, hand-operateddecorating bags for confectionersbaby baths, portableinsect trapscages for household petspet feeding bowlslitter trays for petsaromatic oil diffusers, other than reed diffusers, electric and non-electrictrouser pressesfiberglass, other than for insulation or textile usebottlesflaskscrockerychina ornaments Goods NOT included in Class 21. Certain goods made of glass or ceramics (classified according to their function) porcelain for dental prostheses【class 5】lenses for spectacles【class 9】glass wool for insulation【class 17】“acrylic glass, semi-processed”, “organic glass, semi-processed”【class 17】ceramic tiles【class 19】building glass【class 19】glass fibers for textile use【class 22】 Cosmetic utensils that are hand-held tools manicure setscuticle nippersemery filesrazors, non-electric All of the above【class 8】 I see, that even goods related to cosmetic utensils and glassware are classified differently depending on their function and shape. Right, note that there are many cases where similar goods are classified differently based on function and other factors. Cooking utensils that are electric or cutlery kitchen knivesvegetable shredders, hand-operatedpizza cutters, non-electric All of the above【class 8】 cooking utensils, electricautoclaves, electric, for cookingkettles, electric All of the above【class 11】 Other goods NOT included in Class 21. cleaning preparations【class 3】hand-held mirrors [toilet mirrors]【class 20】spatulas for use by artists【class 8】packaging containers of plastic【class 20】 Aren’t “pressure cookers” Class 21 if they are electric! File a trademark application, designating goods in Class 21! Class 21 is the classification for small manual utensils for household and kitchen use, cosmetic utensils, glassware, ceramics, etc. Please consider Class 21 first if you are a manufacturer of cooking utensils, cleaning tools, cosmetic utensils, glassware, etc. 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. Reference: Japan Patent Office, “Examination Guidelines for Similar Goods and Services (corresponding to the Nice Classification, 11th Edition, Version 2022)”. 無料で商標検索! この記事の監修者: HARAKENZO WORLD PATENT & TRADEMARK 大阪法務戦略部長 八谷 晃典 Specialist, attorney, Specially Qualified Attorney For Infringement Litigation, Supervisor