What Class 43 covers
Class 43 covers services for providing food and drink, and temporary accommodation — restaurants, cafés, catering, hotels and similar.
Class 43 is a services class (Classes 35–45 cover services).
Examples of services in Class 43
- Restaurants and fast-food outlets
- Cafés and coffee shops
- Cloud kitchens and take-away food services
- Catering services
- Bars and juice bars
- Shisha cafés and lounges
- Hotels and serviced apartments
- Holiday home and short-stay rentals
- Hotel and accommodation reservations
- Boarding for pets
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 43
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Food delivery | Class 39 — Transport, storage & travel |
| Packaged food sold in shops | Class 29 — Meat, fish, dairy & preserved foods |
| Coffee beans and pastries sold as products | Class 30 — Coffee, tea, bakery & staple foods |
| Long-term property rental | Class 36 — Financial, insurance & real estate services |
Who files in Class 43
Restaurant and café chains, catering companies, hotels, holiday-home operators and cloud-kitchen brands.
Filing tip
Restaurant brands that sell sauces, coffee or sweets under the same name should add Class 29 / 30. Franchise plans usually need Class 35 too.
Classes often filed with Class 43
Filing Class 43 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 43 (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 43
Questions
What is trademark Class 43?
Class 43 of the Nice Classification covers Restaurants, cafés & accommodation. Class 43 covers services for providing food and drink, and temporary accommodation — restaurants, cafés, catering, hotels and similar.
What is not included in Class 43?
Food delivery — Class 39. Packaged food sold in shops — Class 29. Coffee beans and pastries sold as products — Class 30. Long-term property rental — Class 36.
Which classes are filed with Class 43?
Often Class 29 (Meat, fish, dairy & preserved foods), Class 30 (Coffee, tea, bakery & staple foods), Class 35 (Advertising, business & retail services), Class 39 (Transport, storage & travel).