What Class 36 covers
Class 36 covers financial, monetary and banking services, insurance, and real estate services.
Class 36 is a services class (Classes 35–45 cover services).
Examples of services in Class 36
- Banking and payment services
- Insurance services
- Real estate agency and brokerage
- Property management
- Real estate valuation
- Leasing and renting of real estate
- Investment and fund management
- Crypto-asset and digital currency exchange services
- Crowdfunding
- Financial consultancy
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 36
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Accounting services | Class 35 — Advertising, business & retail services |
| Construction of buildings | Class 37 — Construction, installation & repair |
| Payment apps (downloadable) | Class 9 — Electronics, computers & software |
| Holiday rentals and hotel booking | Class 43 — Restaurants, cafés & accommodation |
Who files in Class 36
Real estate agencies and developers, banks and fintechs, insurers, investment firms and property managers.
Filing tip
Real estate developers commonly need Class 36 (sale and leasing), Class 37 (construction) and Class 35 (marketing). Holiday-home operators should look at Class 43.
Classes often filed with Class 36
Filing Class 36 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 36 (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 36
Questions
What is trademark Class 36?
Class 36 of the Nice Classification covers Financial, insurance & real estate services. Class 36 covers financial, monetary and banking services, insurance, and real estate services.
What is not included in Class 36?
Accounting services — Class 35. Construction of buildings — Class 37. Payment apps (downloadable) — Class 9. Holiday rentals and hotel booking — Class 43.
Which classes are filed with Class 36?
Often Class 35 (Advertising, business & retail services), Class 37 (Construction, installation & repair), Class 43 (Restaurants, cafés & accommodation).