Trademark Registration Classification Guide Class 26 in Japan

• How to chose goods/services

I’ve decided to start selling handicraft products. As a start, I’ve prepared a cute product name and logo for the new “Handicraft Beads,” and I’d like to register it as a trademark to prevent others from copying it.

Then, you remember to specify Class 26, which includes “small decorative items”!
Class 26 includes a lot of products related to sewing supplies. Let’s check it out.

Considering the future development of handicraft-related businesses, I think it would be better to designate other products in Class 26 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 “holding handicraft classes” in Class 26, too…?

Class 26 is a classification of sewing supplies, small ornaments, etc.(Classification)

Class 26 mainly includes sewing supplies, natural or artificial hair and hair ornaments, and small ornaments for decorating various objects.

It may be easier to understand if you think of products that are generally sold in handicraft stores or accessory stores.

Goods included in Class 26 and Goods NOT included

List of main goods in Class 26

The main goods included in Class 26 are listed below.

These goods can be designated by Amazing DX.

• shuttles for making fishing nets
• hosiery loom needles
• electric hair curlers
• needles
• metal fittings for bags
• eyelets for clothing
• tapes [haberdashery]
• ribbones
• knitted raschel lace fabrics
• embroidery lace fabrics
• tufts and tassels [semi-finished]
• braids
• knitting sticks
• needle-threaders
• sewing boxes
• dressmakers’ impressing blades
• sewing thimbles
• pin and needle cushions
• boxes for needles
• artificial garlands and wreaths for ceremonies or funerals
• artificial flowers, other than artificial garlands and wreaths
• armband for holding sleeves
• insignias for wear, not of precious metal
• buckles for clothing [clothing buckles]
• badges for wear, not of precious metal
• brooches for clothing
• special sash clips for obi [Obi-dome]
• bonnet pins, not of precious metal
• ornamental adhesive patches for jackets
• brassards
• hair ornaments
• buttons
• false beards
• false moustaches
• hair curlers, non-electric
• shoe ornaments, not of precious metal
• shoe eyelets
• shoe laces
• metal fasteners for shoes and boots
• human hair

The above list of “main goods included in Class 26” is just an example.

Let’s take a closer look at what other goods are included in Class 26 and what goods
are not.

What should you do if you want to specify such items? (Goods included in Class 26)

Products related to sewing

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

For example,……

Products related to head hair

This includes so-called hair accessories and other hair ornaments.

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

For example,……

Small ornaments to decorate various objects

This includes so-called buttons and snap fasteners.

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

For example,……

Other goods included in Class 26

→If you would like to specify the goods in Amazing DX, please contact our patent attorneys via chat!

• sewing kits
• artificial garlands
• artificial Christmas garlands incorporating lights
• arm bands [clothing accessories]
• charms, other than for jewellery, key rings or key chains

Goods NOT included in Class 26

Googds not related to sewing and special types of needles

• compact hooks [metal hardware]【Class 6】
• compact non-metallic hooks【Class 20】
• curtain hooks【Class 20】
• tattoo needles【Class 8】
• needles for medical purposes【Class 10】
• needles for pumps for inflating balls for games【Class 28】

Hand-held devices for grooming and body art

• curling tongs【Class 8 】
• false eyelashes【Class 3】
• eyelash curlers【Class 8】
• hair prostheses【Class 10】

Ribbons for specific use

• paper ribbons and paper bows, other than haberdashery or hair decorations【Class 16】
• rhythmic gymnastics ribbons【Class 28】

Services NOT included Class 26

• handicraft instruction【Class 41】

I see, holding handicrft classes is classified differently even though it’s related to handicrafts.

Yes, you need to specify the category of services for holding handicraft classes.

File a trademark application in Japan, designating goods in Class 26!

Class 26 is a classification for handicrafts and small decorative items. If you are in the handicraft or accessory industry, you may want to consider filing a trademark application in Class 26 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.

Reference: Japan Patent Office, “Examination Guidelines for Similar Goods and Services (corresponding to the Nice Classification, 11th Edition, Version 2022)”

Supervisor for the article:

HARAKENZO WORLD PATENT & TRADEMARK

大阪法務戦略部長 八谷　晃典

Specialist, attorney, 特定侵害訴訟代理人, Supervisor