What Class 41 covers
Class 41 covers education, training, entertainment, and sporting and cultural activities.
Class 41 is a services class (Classes 35–45 cover services).
Examples of services in Class 41
- Schools, nursery schools and universities
- Training courses and workshops
- Online courses and e-learning
- Gyms, fitness clubs and sports coaching
- Event and conference organisation
- Entertainment and live shows
- Publishing services (non-downloadable)
- Film, music and podcast production
- Online gaming services
- Theme parks and amusement centres
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 41
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Downloadable courses and e-books | Class 9 — Electronics, computers & software |
| Printed books | Class 16 — Paper goods & printed matter |
| Sports equipment | Class 28 — Games, toys & sporting goods |
| Event catering | Class 43 — Restaurants, cafés & accommodation |
Who files in Class 41
Schools and training centres, coaches and course creators, gyms, event companies, media and entertainment brands.
Filing tip
Online course creators usually need Class 41 for the courses and Class 9 for downloadable materials.
Classes often filed with Class 41
Filing Class 41 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 41 (AED 750 examination, AED 750 publication, AED 5,000 registration). See the UAE fee guide and how to register in the UAE.