What Class 12 covers
Class 12 covers vehicles and apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, and their parts.
Class 12 is a goods class (Classes 1–34 cover goods).
Examples of goods in Class 12
- Cars, trucks and buses
- Motorcycles, bicycles and e-scooters
- Electric vehicles
- Tyres and wheels
- Car parts and accessories
- Car seat covers and child safety seats
- Boats and yachts
- Aircraft and drones (other than toys)
- Engines for land vehicles
- Trailers and caravans
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 12
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Car audio and navigation systems | Class 9 — Electronics, computers & software |
| Toy cars and toy drones | Class 28 — Games, toys & sporting goods |
| Car rental | Class 39 — Transport, storage & travel |
| Car repair and maintenance | Class 37 — Construction, installation & repair |
Who files in Class 12
Vehicle makers, parts and accessory brands, tyre companies, e-mobility start-ups and boat builders.
Filing tip
Car dealers usually need Class 35 for selling vehicles and Class 37 for servicing them; Class 12 protects the vehicles themselves.
Classes often filed with Class 12
Filing Class 12 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 12 (AED 750 examination, AED 750 publication, AED 5,000 registration). See the UAE fee guide and how to register in the UAE.
Questions
What is trademark Class 12?
Class 12 of the Nice Classification covers Vehicles. Class 12 covers vehicles and apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, and their parts.
What is not included in Class 12?
Car audio and navigation systems — Class 9. Toy cars and toy drones — Class 28. Car rental — Class 39. Car repair and maintenance — Class 37.
Which classes are filed with Class 12?
Often Class 35 (Advertising, business & retail services), Class 37 (Construction, installation & repair), Class 39 (Transport, storage & travel).