Trademark Registration – Classification Guide Class 39 in Japan

We have decided to start a transportation business. We have prepared an impactful service name and logo for our transportation business, 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 39, which includes “car transport”! Class 39 includes many services provided in transportation by rail, road, etc. Let’s check it out.
Considering the future development of services in the transportation industry, it seems better to designate other services in Class 39 as well. Is it possible to designate “warehousing” in Class 39…?

Class 39 is a classification for services provided in transportation by rail, road, etc., and goods storage services, etc.

Class 39 includes mainly services provided in transportation by rail, road, etc., as well as goods storage services.

In addition to transportation by rail and car, it may be easier to understand if you associate it with services that are familiar to us in our daily lives, such as gas supply and electricity supply.

Services included in Class 39 and Services NOT included in Class 39.

List of main services in Class 39.

The main services included in Class 39 are listed below.
These services can be designated by Amazing DX.

The above list of “the main services included in Class 39” is just an example.
Let’s take a closer look at what other services are included in Class 39 and what services are not.

What should you do if you want to specify such items? (Services included in Class 39)

Services related to delivery

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

For example, ……

services you want to includeselected on Amazing DX
freight train transport
cable car transport
monorail transport
passenger train transport
ropeway transport
railway transport
truck transport
transport by man-powered vehicles
taxi transport
transport by two-wheeled motor vehicles
hired car transport
bus transport
car transport
cargo ship transport
passenger ship transport
tanker transport
ferry-boat transport
boat transport

Services related to storage

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

For example, ……

services you want to includeselected on Amazing DX
warehousingwarehousing services
temporary storage of keys
cloakroom services
coat check services
luggage storage
temporary safekeeping of personal belongings
temporary storage of deliveries
rental of warehousesrental of warehouse space
rental of containers
rental of pallets
rental of Loading-unloading machines and apparatus

Other services NOT included in Class 39.

services you want to includeselected on Amazing DX
collection of domestic waste and trash
collection of industrial waste and trash
collection of waste and trash
garage rental
parking place rental
car parking
water supplying
water distribution
water supplying [distribution]
arranging for travel visas and travel documents for persons travelling abroad
booking of seats for travel
escorting of travellers
travel reservation
conducting of travel tours
escorting of travel tours
travel arrangement and reservation services, excluding those for lodging

Services NOT included in Class 39.

Vehicles used for delivery, etc.

I see, the classification changes for goods such as vehicles and shipping containers used for delivery.
Right, it is necessary to designate a separate classification for the sale of vehicles and shipping containers used for deliveries.

Other services NOT included in Class 39.

Isn’t “personal bodyguarding (e.g., security services for cash truck)” Class 39!

File a trademark application, designating services in Class 39!

Class 39 is a classification for services provided in transportation by rail, road, etc., and goods storage services. Please consider Class 39 first if you are engaged in transportation or storage services.

Class 39 is the classification for small manual utensils for household and kitchen use, cosmetic utensils, glassware, ceramics, etc. Please consider Class 39 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 services 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)”.

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