What Class 7 covers
Class 7 covers machines and machine tools, motors and engines (except for land vehicles), machine parts, and agricultural implements other than hand-operated ones. It also includes many electric household machines.
Class 7 is a goods class (Classes 1–34 cover goods).
Examples of goods in Class 7
- Industrial machines and machine tools
- Motors and engines (not for land vehicles)
- Food processors and electric kitchen mixers
- Washing machines and dishwashers
- Vacuum cleaners
- Power tools (electric drills, saws)
- Pumps and compressors
- 3D printers
- Packaging and bottling machines
- Generators of electricity
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 7
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Hand-operated tools | Class 8 — Hand tools & cutlery |
| Refrigerators, ovens and air conditioners | Class 11 — Lighting, heating, cooling & sanitary apparatus |
| Engines for land vehicles | Class 12 — Vehicles |
| Computers | Class 9 — Electronics, computers & software |
Who files in Class 7
Machinery manufacturers, home-appliance brands, power-tool brands and industrial equipment suppliers.
Filing tip
Home-appliance brands usually need both Class 7 (washing machines, blenders) and Class 11 (fridges, cookers, air conditioning). List both if your range covers them.
Classes often filed with Class 7
Filing Class 7 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 7 (AED 750 examination, AED 750 publication, AED 5,000 registration). See the UAE fee guide and how to register in the UAE.