What Class 27 covers
Class 27 covers carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors, and wall hangings that are not textile.
Class 27 is a goods class (Classes 1–34 cover goods).
Examples of goods in Class 27
- Carpets and rugs
- Prayer mats
- Door mats
- Car mats
- Bathroom and kitchen mats
- Linoleum and vinyl floor coverings
- Artificial turf
- Wallpaper
- Non-textile wall hangings
- Rugs for prayer rooms and mosques
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 27
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Wooden flooring and tiles | Class 19 — Non-metallic building materials |
| Textile wall hangings | Class 24 — Textiles & household linen |
| Carpet cleaning | Class 37 — Construction, installation & repair |
| Carpet shops (retail) | Class 35 — Advertising, business & retail services |
Who files in Class 27
Carpet and rug makers and traders, flooring brands and wallpaper companies.
Filing tip
Wallpaper is in Class 27, so interior brands selling both furniture and wallpaper need Class 20 and 27.
Classes often filed with Class 27
Filing Class 27 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 27 (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 27?
Class 27 of the Nice Classification covers Carpets & floor coverings. Class 27 covers carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors, and wall hangings that are not textile.
What is not included in Class 27?
Wooden flooring and tiles — Class 19. Textile wall hangings — Class 24. Carpet cleaning — Class 37. Carpet shops (retail) — Class 35.
Which classes are filed with Class 27?
Often Class 19 (Non-metallic building materials), Class 24 (Textiles & household linen), Class 35 (Advertising, business & retail services).