Trademark Registration – Classification Guide Class 27 in Japan

We have decided to start marketing “floor coverings”.
First of all, we have prepared a stylish name and logo for our new “carpets”, and we would like to register it as a trademark so that others will not imitate us.
Well, then it’s necessary to remember to designate Class 27, which includes “floor mats”!
Class 27 includes a lot of “floor coverings” products! Let’s check it out.
Considering the future development of rugs, it seems like we should designate other goods in Class 27.
Is it possible to designate “electrically heated carpets” in Class 27 as well, although the cost would be the same for the same classification…?

Class 27 is the class of floor coverings, etc., for floors and walls constructed

Class 27 includes mainly floor coverings, artificial turf, wallpaper, etc.

It may be easier to understand if you associate them with goods familiar to us in our daily lives, such as carpets, tatami mats, and mats.

Goods included in Class 27 and Goods NOT included in Class 27

List of main goods in Class 27

The main goods included in Class 27 are listed below.
These goods can be designated by Amazing DX.

The above list of “the main goods included in Class 27” is just an example.
Let’s take a closer look at what other goods are included in Class 27 and what goods are not.

What should you do if you want to specify such items? (Goods included in Class 27)

Goods related to “floor coverings”

When you want to specify such a product in Amazing DX, please specify “floor coverings.”

For example,

products you want to includeselection on Amazing DX
door mats
fur rugs
carpets and rugs
carpet underlays
floor mats
oriental non-woven rugs [Mosen]
floor coverings
non-slip mats
floor mats, fire-resistant, for fireplaces and barbecues
vinyl floor coverings
reed mats
floor coverings

Goods related to “tatami mats”

This includes “Goza rush mats” as well as tatami mats.

When you want to specify such a product in Amazing DX, please specify “tatami mats and the like.”

For example,

products you want to includeselection on Amazing DX
Goza rush mats
surface facings of tatami mats
edging ribbons for tatami mats
bodies of tatami mats
Mushiro straw mats
tatami mats and the like

Other Goods

products you want to includeselection on Amazing DX
mats of woven rope for ski slopesartificial turf
gymnasium mats
yoga mats
gymnastic mats
textile wallpaperwallpaper

Goods NOT included in Class 27

floor boards

Unique rugs

I see, so even though the goods are related to rugs, construction floorboards and electrical goods are in a different class.
Right, even for goods related to rugs, some goods need to be designated in a separate classification.

Other goods NOT included in Class 27

So wallpaper of special materials and special purpose mats aren’t Class 27!

File a trademark application, designating goods in Class 27!

Class 27 is a classification for goods, such as those added as floor coverings to constructed floors and walls. Please consider Class 27 first if you are a manufacturer of floor coverings or tatami mats.

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.

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HARAKENZO WORLD PATENT & TRADEMARK
大阪法務戦略部長 八谷 晃典
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