What Class 31 covers
Class 31 covers raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products, live animals, fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds, natural plants and flowers, animal food, and malt.
Class 31 is a goods class (Classes 1–34 cover goods).
Examples of goods in Class 31
- Fresh fruit and vegetables
- Fresh dates
- Fresh herbs
- Seeds and bulbs for planting
- Live plants and natural flowers
- Live animals, fish and poultry
- Pet food and animal feed
- Cat litter
- Raw grains
- Malt for brewing
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 31
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Processed or dried fruit | Class 29 — Meat, fish, dairy & preserved foods |
| Flour and processed cereals | Class 30 — Coffee, tea, bakery & staple foods |
| Florist and gardening services | Class 44 — Medical, beauty & agricultural services |
| Veterinary preparations | Class 5 — Pharmaceuticals & medical preparations |
Who files in Class 31
Farms, fresh-produce exporters, flower shops with own products, seed companies and pet-food brands.
Filing tip
Pet-food brands are in Class 31; if they also sell pet accessories, add Class 18 or 21.
Classes often filed with Class 31
Filing Class 31 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 31 (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 31
Questions
What is trademark Class 31?
Class 31 of the Nice Classification covers Agricultural produce & live animals. Class 31 covers raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products, live animals, fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds, natural plants and flowers, animal food, and malt.
What is not included in Class 31?
Processed or dried fruit — Class 29. Flour and processed cereals — Class 30. Florist and gardening services — Class 44. Veterinary preparations — Class 5.
Which classes are filed with Class 31?
Often Class 29 (Meat, fish, dairy & preserved foods), Class 30 (Coffee, tea, bakery & staple foods), Class 44 (Medical, beauty & agricultural services).