What Class 32 covers
Class 32 covers beers, non-alcoholic beverages, mineral and aerated waters, fruit drinks and juices, syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
Class 32 is a goods class (Classes 1–34 cover goods).
Examples of goods in Class 32
- Bottled and mineral water
- Soft drinks and sodas
- Fruit juices and smoothies
- Energy drinks and sports drinks
- Non-alcoholic beer and malt drinks
- Syrups for making beverages
- Powders for making drinks
- Beer
- Non-alcoholic cocktails
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 32
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Coffee and tea drinks | Class 30 — Coffee, tea, bakery & staple foods |
| Milk drinks | Class 29 — Meat, fish, dairy & preserved foods |
| Alcoholic drinks other than beer | Class 33 — Alcoholic beverages (except beers) |
| Juice bars (services) | Class 43 — Restaurants, cafés & accommodation |
Who files in Class 32
Water bottlers, juice brands, soft-drink and energy-drink companies and brewers.
Filing tip
Juice bars should add Class 43 for the outlet; Class 32 protects the drinks sold in bottles.
Classes often filed with Class 32
Filing Class 32 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 32 (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 32
Questions
What is trademark Class 32?
Class 32 of the Nice Classification covers Beers & non-alcoholic beverages. Class 32 covers beers, non-alcoholic beverages, mineral and aerated waters, fruit drinks and juices, syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
What is not included in Class 32?
Coffee and tea drinks — Class 30. Milk drinks — Class 29. Alcoholic drinks other than beer — Class 33. Juice bars (services) — Class 43.
Which classes are filed with Class 32?
Often Class 29 (Meat, fish, dairy & preserved foods), Class 30 (Coffee, tea, bakery & staple foods), Class 43 (Restaurants, cafés & accommodation).