What Class 34 covers
Class 34 covers tobacco and tobacco substitutes, cigarettes and cigars, electronic cigarettes and oral vaporisers, smokers’ articles and matches.
Class 34 is a goods class (Classes 1–34 cover goods).
Examples of goods in Class 34
- Tobacco and cigarettes
- Cigars
- Molasses tobacco for shisha
- Shisha pipes (hookahs)
- Electronic cigarettes and vapes
- Liquid solutions for electronic cigarettes
- Lighters and matches
- Herbal smoking mixtures (not for medical use)
- Cigarette papers and filters
- Ashtrays
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 34
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Nicotine patches and nicotine gum | Class 5 — Pharmaceuticals & medical preparations |
| Shisha lounges (services) | Class 43 — Restaurants, cafés & accommodation |
| Tobacco retail shops | Class 35 — Advertising, business & retail services |
| Cannabis for medical use | Class 5 — Pharmaceuticals & medical preparations |
Who files in Class 34
Tobacco companies, shisha and molasses brands, vape brands and smoking-accessory makers.
Filing tip
Shisha cafés usually need Class 43 for the lounge and Class 34 for any branded molasses or hookahs.
Classes often filed with Class 34
Filing Class 34 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 34 (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 34?
Class 34 of the Nice Classification covers Tobacco & smokers' articles. Class 34 covers tobacco and tobacco substitutes, cigarettes and cigars, electronic cigarettes and oral vaporisers, smokers’ articles and matches.
What is not included in Class 34?
Nicotine patches and nicotine gum — Class 5. Shisha lounges (services) — Class 43. Tobacco retail shops — Class 35. Cannabis for medical use — Class 5.
Which classes are filed with Class 34?
Often Class 35 (Advertising, business & retail services), Class 43 (Restaurants, cafés & accommodation).