Trademark Registration – Classification Guide Class 29 in Japan How to chose goods/services 2021年12月22日 2024年5月10日 Amazing DX Support Team What is the classification of Class 29? I’m thinking of opening a fried chicken shop that specializes in take-out.I plan to sell French fries and lunch boxes as well.What kind of goods should I specify in my application? Fried chicken is classified as a meat product of class 29.Let’s check out what specific designated goods fall under this class. Class 29 is for foods of animal origin, and processed foods of horticultural plants and crops such as vegetables and fruits. Class 29 mainly includes,・foods of animal origin・processed foods of horticultural plants and crops such as vegetables and fruits Foods of animal origin include milk products, eggs, processed meat products, and processed seafood products. Goods included in Class 29 and Goods NOT included in Class 29 List of main goods in Class 29 The main goods included in Class 29 are listed below.These goods can be designated by Amazing DX. meat-based, fish-based, fruit-based, vegetable-based, bean-based or nut-based snacksedible oils and fatsmilk productsmeat for human consumption [fresh, chilled or frozen]eggsfresh, chilled or frozen edible aquatic animals (not live)frozen vegetablesfrozen fruitsprocessed meat products; processed seafood products [other than "blocks of boiled, smoked and then dried bonitos [Katsuo-bushi], dried pieces of agar jelly [Kanten], flakes of dried fish meat [Kezuri-bushi], fishmeal for human consumption, edible shavings of dried kelp [Tororo-kombu], sheets of dried laver [Hoshi-nori], dried brown alga [Hoshi-hijiki], dried edible seaweed [Hoshi-wakame] and toasted sheets of laver [Yaki-nori]"]blocks of boiled, smoked and then dried bonitos [Katsuo-bushi]; dried pieces of agar jelly [Kanten]; flakes of dried fish meat [Kezuri-bushi]; fish meal for human consumption; edible shavings of dried kelp [Tororo-kombu]; sheets of dried laver [Hoshi-nori]; dried brown alga [Hoshi-hijiki]; dried edible seaweed [Hoshi-wakame]; toasted sheets of laver [Yaki-nori]processed vegetables and fruitsfried tofu pieces [Abura-age]; freeze-dried tofu pieces [Kohri-dofu]; jelly made from devils' tongue root [Konnyaku]; soya milk; tofu; fermented soybeans [Natto]processed eggspre-cooked curry stew, stew and soup mixesdried flakes of laver for sprinkling on rice in hot water [Ochazuke-nori]; Furi-kake [dried flakes of fish, meat, vegetables or seaweed]side-dish made of fermented soybean [Name-mono]preserved pulses The above list of “the main goods included in Class 29” is just an example.Let’s take a closer look at what other goods are included in Class 29 and what goods are not. What should you do if you want to specify such items? (Goods included in Class 29) Goods that fall under the heading of “meat-based, fish-based, fruit-based, vegetable-based, bean-based or nut-based snacks” When you want to specify such a product in Amazing DX, please specify “meat-based, fish-based, fruit-based, vegetable-based, bean-based or nut-based snacks.” For example, products you want to include→selected on Amazing DXsweet roasted chestnutscandied beansroasted chestnutsroasted beansbaked applessweetened boiled adzuki-beans→meat-based, fish-based, fruit-based, vegetable-based, bean-based or nut-based snacks [Note] Japanese traditional confectionery and western-style confectionery are included in Class 30. Goods that fall under the heading of “edible oils and fats” When you want to specify such a product in Amazing DX, please specify “edible oils and fats.” For example, products you want to include→selected on Amazing DXvegetable oils and fats for foodolive oil for foodrape oil for foodcorn oil for foodsoy bean oil for food→edible oils and fatsanimal oils and fats for foodbeef tallow for foodwhale oil and fat for foodlard→edible oils and fatsprocessed oils and fats for foodshorteningmargarine→edible oils and fats Goods that fall under the heading of “milk products” When you want to specify such a product in Amazing DX, please specify “milk products.”For example, products you want to include→selected on Amazing DXmilkgoat milksheep milkbuttercheeselactic acid drinkslactic acid bacteria drinkscondensed milk and evaporated milkalmond milkcoconut milk→milk products Processed meat products and processed seafood products When you want to specify such a product in Amazing DX, please specify the item that the product is included in. For example, products you want to include→selected on Amazing DXcroquettessausageshambaconyakitoriliver pate→processed meat productssmoked seafood productscanned seafood productsseafoods boiled down in soy sauce [Tsukudani]steamed or toasted cakes of fish paste [Kamaboko]tube-shaped toasted cakes of fish paste [Chikuwa]steamed cakes of smashed fish and yam [Hampen]fish sausages→processed seafood products [other than “blocks of boiled, smoked and then dried bonitos [Katsuo-bushi], dried pieces of agar jelly [Kanten], flakes of dried fish meat [Kezuri-bushi], fishmeal for human consumption, edible shavings of dried kelp [Tororo-kombu], sheets of dried laver [Hoshi-nori], dried brown alga [Hoshi-hijiki], dried edible seaweed [Hoshi-wakame] and toasted sheets of laver [Yaki-nori]”] Is it safe to assume that fried chicken boxed lunches are also included in Class 29? Boxed lunches are included in Class30. If you wish to handle boxed lunches as well, it is recommended that you file an application designating two classes, Class 29 and Class 30. Goods that fall under the heading of “processed vegetables and fruits” When you want to specify such a product in Amazing DX, please specify “processed vegetables and fruits.” For example, products you want to include→selected on Amazing DXcanned or bottled fruitsdried fruitsvegetables, driedfermented bamboo shoots boiled and preserved in salt [Menma]kimchipicklesjamspeanut buttermarmalade→processed vegetables and fruits I did some research on my own and found out that ”french fries” are also a “processed vegetable” and can be filed under class 29! Goods that fall under the heading of “pre-cooked curry stew, stew and soup mixes” →When you want to specify such a product in Amazing DX, please specify “pre-cooked curry stew, stew and soup mixes.” For example, products you want to include→selected on Amazing DXpre-cooked curry stewinstant or pre-cooked stewinstant or pre-cooked miso soupinstant or pre-cooked soups→pre-cooked curry stew, stew and soup mixes Goods that fall under the heading of “side-dish made of fermented soybean [Name-mono]” When you want to specify such a product in Amazing DX, please specify “side-dish made of fermented soybean [Name-mono].” For example, products you want to include→selected on Amazing DXfermented soybean food containing chopped vegetables [Kinzanji-miso]fermented soybean food containing minced red snapper meat [Tai-miso]→side-dish made of fermented soybean [Name-mono] Goods that fall under the heading of “preserved pulses” When you want to specify such a product in Amazing DX, please specify “preserved pulses.” For example, products you want to include→selected on Amazing DXAdzuki [preserved red beans]preserved kidney beanspreserved peaspreserved broad beanspreserved soybeanspreserved peanuts→preserved pulses Other goods included in Class 29 If you would like to specify the following goods or other items in Amazing DX, please contact our trademark attorneys via chat. meat-based snack food jellies for food, other than confectionery prepared meals consisting primarily of meat, fish, poultry or vegetables bulgogi cabbage rolls stuffed with meat omelets edible insects, not live Goods NOT included in Class 29 sweets, desserts and snacks other than meat-based, fish-based, fruit-based, vegetable-based, bean-based or nut-based [Class30] bread and buns [Class30] boxed lunches consisting of rice, with added meat, fish or vegetables [Class30] prepared meals consisting primarily of pasta or rice [Class30] unprocessed fruits, unprocessed nuts, vegetables, fresh, unprocessed grains, seeds and bulbs [Class31] alcoholic beverages, except beer [Class33] live animals, livestock, live insects [Class31] providing foods and beverages, food and drink catering [Class43] [Note1] Live animals and unprocessed horticultural plants fall under Class31.[Note2] If the goods are provided in the form of a restaurant, they fall under Class43, as they constitute the providing of services. File a trademark application, designating goods in Class 29! Class 29 mainly includes foods of animal origin and processed foods of horticultural plants and crops such as vegetables and fruits. This classification is recommended for those in the food industry. 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, our attorneys specializing in trademarks will be happy to answer your questions. Please feel free to contact us via chat. 無料で商標検索！