What Class 10 covers
Class 10 covers surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth, orthopaedic articles, and suture materials.
Class 10 is a goods class (Classes 1–34 cover goods).
Examples of goods in Class 10
- Medical and surgical instruments
- Dental apparatus
- Diagnostic devices for medical use
- Blood pressure monitors and thermometers for medical use
- Hearing aids
- Orthopaedic supports and compression garments
- Massage apparatus
- Breast pumps and feeding bottles
- Protective medical gloves and face masks for medical use
- Sexual wellness devices
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 10
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Medicines and plasters | Class 5 — Pharmaceuticals & medical preparations |
| Glasses and contact lenses | Class 9 — Electronics, computers & software |
| Medical services | Class 44 — Medical, beauty & agricultural services |
| Dental and medical software | Class 9 — Electronics, computers & software |
Who files in Class 10
Medical device manufacturers, dental suppliers, clinic equipment distributors and baby-care brands.
Filing tip
If you sell devices and also run clinics under the same brand, add Class 44 for the services.
Classes often filed with Class 10
Filing Class 10 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 10 (AED 750 examination, AED 750 publication, AED 5,000 registration). See the UAE fee guide and how to register in the UAE.
Businesses that use Class 10
Questions
What is trademark Class 10?
Class 10 of the Nice Classification covers Medical & veterinary apparatus. Class 10 covers surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth, orthopaedic articles, and suture materials.
What is not included in Class 10?
Medicines and plasters — Class 5. Glasses and contact lenses — Class 9. Medical services — Class 44. Dental and medical software — Class 9.
Which classes are filed with Class 10?
Often Class 5 (Pharmaceuticals & medical preparations), Class 9 (Electronics, computers & software), Class 44 (Medical, beauty & agricultural services).