What Class 16 covers
Class 16 covers paper and cardboard, printed matter, stationery and office requisites, bookbinding material, artists’ materials, and plastic and paper packaging.
Class 16 is a goods class (Classes 1–34 cover goods).
Examples of goods in Class 16
- Printed books, magazines and newspapers
- Stationery: pens, notebooks, diaries
- Office requisites (except furniture)
- Paper bags and cardboard boxes for packaging
- Plastic film and bubble wrap for packaging
- Posters, calendars and printed photographs
- Tissues and paper towels
- Artists’ brushes, canvases and drawing materials
- Business cards and printed labels
- Adhesives for stationery or household use
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 16
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| E-books and downloadable publications | Class 9 — Electronics, computers & software |
| Printing services | Class 40 — Treatment of materials & manufacturing for others |
| Publishing services | Class 41 — Education, entertainment & sport |
| Office furniture | Class 20 — Furniture |
Who files in Class 16
Publishers, stationery brands, packaging companies, print shops with own products and tissue brands.
Filing tip
Publishers usually need Class 16 (print), Class 9 (e-books) and Class 41 (publishing services).
Classes often filed with Class 16
Filing Class 16 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 16 (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 16
Questions
What is trademark Class 16?
Class 16 of the Nice Classification covers Paper goods & printed matter. Class 16 covers paper and cardboard, printed matter, stationery and office requisites, bookbinding material, artists’ materials, and plastic and paper packaging.
What is not included in Class 16?
E-books and downloadable publications — Class 9. Printing services — Class 40. Publishing services — Class 41. Office furniture — Class 20.
Which classes are filed with Class 16?
Often Class 9 (Electronics, computers & software), Class 40 (Treatment of materials & manufacturing for others), Class 41 (Education, entertainment & sport).