What Class 22 covers
Class 22 covers ropes and string, nets, tents and tarpaulins, awnings, sails, sacks for bulk transport, padding and stuffing materials (except paper, cardboard, rubber or plastics), and raw fibrous textile materials.
Class 22 is a goods class (Classes 1–34 cover goods).
Examples of goods in Class 22
- Ropes and cords
- Fishing nets and safety nets
- Tents
- Tarpaulins and awnings
- Sails
- Sacks and bags for bulk goods
- Hammocks
- Raw cotton and raw wool
- Stuffing materials
- Camouflage nets
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 22
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Sleeping bags | Class 24 — Textiles & household linen |
| Fishing tackle | Class 28 — Games, toys & sporting goods |
| Plastic packaging bags | Class 16 — Paper goods & printed matter |
| Yarns | Class 23 — Yarns & threads |
Who files in Class 22
Outdoor and camping equipment makers, textile raw-material traders, marine suppliers and packaging-sack producers.
Filing tip
Camping brands usually split goods across Class 22 (tents), Class 24 (sleeping bags) and Class 28 (sporting goods).
Classes often filed with Class 22
Filing Class 22 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 22 (AED 750 examination, AED 750 publication, AED 5,000 registration). See the UAE fee guide and how to register in the UAE.