What Class 40 covers
Class 40 covers treatment of materials and custom manufacturing for others — services that change an object or substance, plus recycling and printing.
Class 40 is a services class (Classes 35–45 cover services).
Examples of services in Class 40
- Custom manufacturing for others
- Printing services
- Recycling and waste treatment
- Tailoring and dressmaking to order
- Embroidery services
- Metal treatment and coating
- Food and drink processing for others
- Water treatment
- 3D printing for others
- Engraving
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 40
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Printed matter as products | Class 16 — Paper goods & printed matter |
| Waste collection and transport | Class 39 — Transport, storage & travel |
| Dry cleaning | Class 37 — Construction, installation & repair |
| Graphic design | Class 42 — Scientific, technology & software services |
Who files in Class 40
Contract manufacturers, printers, recycling companies, tailors and white-label producers.
Filing tip
If you manufacture products under your own brand, file the goods classes. Class 40 is for making things for other people.
Classes often filed with Class 40
Filing Class 40 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 40 (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 40
Questions
What is trademark Class 40?
Class 40 of the Nice Classification covers Treatment of materials & manufacturing for others. Class 40 covers treatment of materials and custom manufacturing for others — services that change an object or substance, plus recycling and printing.
What is not included in Class 40?
Printed matter as products — Class 16. Waste collection and transport — Class 39. Dry cleaning — Class 37. Graphic design — Class 42.
Which classes are filed with Class 40?
Often Class 37 (Construction, installation & repair), Class 39 (Transport, storage & travel), Class 42 (Scientific, technology & software services).