What Class 19 covers
Class 19 covers building materials that are not metal: non-metal rigid pipes, asphalt, pitch and bitumen, non-metal transportable buildings and monuments.
Class 19 is a goods class (Classes 1–34 cover goods).
Examples of goods in Class 19
- Cement, concrete and mortar
- Bricks, tiles and paving
- Gypsum boards
- Marble, granite and natural stone
- Glass for building
- Wooden flooring and timber
- Non-metal doors and windows
- Asphalt and bitumen
- Rigid plastic pipes for building
- Prefabricated non-metal buildings
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 19
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Metal building materials | Class 6 — Common metals & metal goods |
| Paints | Class 2 — Paints, varnishes & coatings |
| Construction services | Class 37 — Construction, installation & repair |
| Carpets and floor coverings laid over floors | Class 27 — Carpets & floor coverings |
Who files in Class 19
Building-materials manufacturers, stone and tile suppliers, cement companies and flooring brands.
Filing tip
Contractors that also sell materials should hold Class 37 for the construction work and Class 19 (and/or 6) for the materials.
Classes often filed with Class 19
Filing Class 19 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 19 (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 19
Questions
What is trademark Class 19?
Class 19 of the Nice Classification covers Non-metallic building materials. Class 19 covers building materials that are not metal: non-metal rigid pipes, asphalt, pitch and bitumen, non-metal transportable buildings and monuments.
What is not included in Class 19?
Metal building materials — Class 6. Paints — Class 2. Construction services — Class 37. Carpets and floor coverings laid over floors — Class 27.
Which classes are filed with Class 19?
Often Class 6 (Common metals & metal goods), Class 27 (Carpets & floor coverings), Class 37 (Construction, installation & repair).