Trademark Registration – Classification Guide Class 22 in Japan

We have decided to start selling “raw textile fibers”.
At first, we have prepared an impactful product name and logo in preparation for the raw textile fibers to be sold, and we want to register it as a trademark so that others will not copy our name and logo.

Then we need to remember to designate Class 22, which includes “raw textile fibers”!
Class 22 includes mainly canvas and other materials for sailmaking, rope products, stuffing materials, and unprocessed fibers for textiles. Let’s check it out.

Considering the future product development of “raw textile fibers”, it would be better to designate other goods in Class 22 as well.
If they are in the same class, the cost is the same, so I wonder if, for example, “threads and yarns” could also be designated in class 22…?

Class 22 is the class of canvas, ropes and unprocessed fibers for textiles, etc.

Class 22 includes mainly canvas and other materials for sail making, rope products, stuffing materials, and unprocessed fibers for textiles.

In addition to “raw textile fibers”, there are “chemical fibers for textile use”, “industrial packaging containers of textile”, “sawdust”, “hammocks”, “tents, not for camping”, “down [feathers]” and “ropes”, which may be easier to understand if you associate them with products familiar to us in our daily lives.

Goods included in Class 22 and Goods NOT included in Class 22

List of main goods in Class 22

The main goods included in Class 22 are listed below.
These goods can be designated by Amazing DX.

• rockfall prevention nets, not of metal
• awnings for vessels; tarpaulins for ships; sails
• cotton fibers
• hemp fibers
• silk fibers
• coarse animal hairs
• chemical fibers for textile use
• inorganic fibers for textile use
• cotton waddings for clothes; hammocks; Futon bags; cotton batting for Futon
• knitted cords; Sanada-himo [Japanese-style cords]; starched cords; twisted cords; cordage
• netting, not of metal
• industrial packaging containers of textile
• industrial packaging containers of straw
• elastic bands for binding
• tarpaulins, not for ships; outdoor blinds of textile; tents, not for camping
• wax ends
• mountaineering ropes; tents for mountaineering or camping
• sails for windsurfing
• sawdust; kapok; wood shavings for stuffing; wood wool [wooden excelsior]; rice hulls; wax waste for stuffing
• cattle hair, raccoon dog hair, pig bristles and horsehair [raw material]
• feathers and downs

The above list of “the main goods included in Class 22” is just an example.
Let’s take a closer look at what other goods are included in Class 22 and what goods are not.

What should you do if you want to specify such items? (Goods included in Class 22)

Goods related to “raw textile fibers”

When you want to specify such a product in Amazing DX, please specify the item that the product is included.

For example,

Goods related to ropes and netting

When you want to specify such a product in Amazing DX, please specify the item that the product is included.

For example,

Other goods

Goods NOT included in Class 22

Some goods using “down [feathers]”

• eiderdowns [down coverlets] [class24]
• duvet covers [class24]

I get it, for goods using feathers, the classification changes depending on the goods.

Yes, for goods using feathers, it is necessary to designate a different class for some goods.

Other goods NOT included in Class 22

• threads and yarns [class23]
• woven fabrics [class24]
• clothing [class25]

File a trademark application, designating goods in Class 22!

Class 22 includes canvas and other materials for sail making, rope products, stuffing materials, and unprocessed fibers for textiles. Please consider Class 22 first if you are a manufacturer of raw textile fibers.

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.