What Class 15 covers
Class 15 covers musical instruments, their parts and accessories, music stands and conductors’ batons.
Class 15 is a goods class (Classes 1–34 cover goods).
Examples of goods in Class 15
- Pianos and keyboards
- Guitars, ouds and string instruments
- Drums and percussion
- Wind and brass instruments
- Electronic musical instruments
- Instrument cases
- Strings and picks
- Music stands
- Tuning forks
- Instrument stands
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 15
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Amplifiers, microphones and speakers | Class 9 — Electronics, computers & software |
| Music lessons | Class 41 — Education, entertainment & sport |
| Recorded music | Class 9 — Electronics, computers & software |
| Toy instruments | Class 28 — Games, toys & sporting goods |
Who files in Class 15
Instrument makers, music shops with own-brand products and accessory brands.
Filing tip
Music schools and studios should look at Class 41, not Class 15.
Classes often filed with Class 15
Filing Class 15 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 15 (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 15?
Class 15 of the Nice Classification covers Musical instruments. Class 15 covers musical instruments, their parts and accessories, music stands and conductors’ batons.
What is not included in Class 15?
Amplifiers, microphones and speakers — Class 9. Music lessons — Class 41. Recorded music — Class 9. Toy instruments — Class 28.
Which classes are filed with Class 15?
Often Class 9 (Electronics, computers & software), Class 41 (Education, entertainment & sport).