What Class 37 covers
Class 37 covers building construction, repair, installation services, mining and drilling, and cleaning services.
Class 37 is a services class (Classes 35–45 cover services).
Examples of services in Class 37
- Building construction and contracting
- Renovation and fit-out works
- Installation and repair of air conditioning
- Electrical and plumbing installation
- Car repair, maintenance and car wash
- Cleaning of buildings and windows
- Laundry and dry cleaning
- Pest control (other than for agriculture)
- Repair of phones and electronics
- Installation of solar panels
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 37
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Architecture and engineering design | Class 42 — Scientific, technology & software services |
| Interior design | Class 42 — Scientific, technology & software services |
| Building materials | Class 19 — Non-metallic building materials |
| Real estate development (sales) | Class 36 — Financial, insurance & real estate services |
Who files in Class 37
Contractors, maintenance and facility-management companies, cleaning and laundry businesses, garages and installers.
Filing tip
Laundry and dry cleaning are services in Class 37, while the detergents are Class 3.
Classes often filed with Class 37
Filing Class 37 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 37 (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 37
Questions
What is trademark Class 37?
Class 37 of the Nice Classification covers Construction, installation & repair. Class 37 covers building construction, repair, installation services, mining and drilling, and cleaning services.
What is not included in Class 37?
Architecture and engineering design — Class 42. Interior design — Class 42. Building materials — Class 19. Real estate development (sales) — Class 36.
Which classes are filed with Class 37?
Often Class 19 (Non-metallic building materials), Class 36 (Financial, insurance & real estate services), Class 42 (Scientific, technology & software services).