What Class 45 covers
Class 45 covers legal services, security services for protecting property and people, and personal and social services rendered by others to meet individual needs.
Class 45 is a services class (Classes 35–45 cover services).
Examples of services in Class 45
- Legal services and legal consultancy
- Intellectual property and licensing services
- Arbitration and mediation
- Security guard services
- Background checks
- Dating and matchmaking services
- Wedding planning (personal services)
- Funeral services
- Clothing rental
- Online social networking services
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 45
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Accounting | Class 35 — Advertising, business & retail services |
| Security systems (goods) | Class 9 — Electronics, computers & software |
| Installation of security systems | Class 37 — Construction, installation & repair |
| Event organising (entertainment) | Class 41 — Education, entertainment & sport |
Who files in Class 45
Law firms and IP firms, security companies, matchmaking and personal-service businesses and social networks.
Filing tip
Social networks often hold Class 45 for social networking, Class 38 for messaging and Class 42 for the platform.
Classes often filed with Class 45
Filing Class 45 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 45 (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 45
Questions
What is trademark Class 45?
Class 45 of the Nice Classification covers Legal, security & personal services. Class 45 covers legal services, security services for protecting property and people, and personal and social services rendered by others to meet individual needs.
What is not included in Class 45?
Accounting — Class 35. Security systems (goods) — Class 9. Installation of security systems — Class 37. Event organising (entertainment) — Class 41.
Which classes are filed with Class 45?
Often Class 35 (Advertising, business & retail services), Class 38 (Telecommunications), Class 42 (Scientific, technology & software services).