Trademark Class 1 under the Nice Classification (NCL) covers industrial, scientific, and agricultural chemicals that are primarily used in manufacturing, processing, research, and commercial production, rather than for direct consumer use.

Understanding the scope of Class 1 is essential for businesses dealing in raw chemicals, industrial compounds, and chemical preparations, as incorrect classification can seriously limit trademark protection.

1. Scope of Trademark Class 1

Trademark Class 1 includes:

Chemicals used in industry, science and agriculture, as well as unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics, fire extinguishing compositions, tempering and soldering preparations, chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs, tanning substances, and adhesives used in industry.

The key feature of Class 1 goods is that they are not finished consumer products but are intended for industrial, scientific, or commercial application.

2. Goods Specifically Excluded from Class 1

Trademark Class 1 does not include:

• Pharmaceuticals and medical chemicals (Class 5)

• Cosmetics and cleaning preparations (Class 3)

• Pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides for consumer use (Class 5)

• Paints, varnishes, and lacquers (Class 2)

• Industrial oils and lubricants (Class 4)

Correct differentiation between industrial chemicals and consumer-ready chemical products is critical.

3. Goods Commonly Covered

Some typical goods falling under Trademark Class 1 include:

• Industrial & Manufacturing Chemicals
• Agricultural & Horticultural Chemicals
• Scientific & Research Chemicals
• Raw Materials & Compounds
• Industrial Adhesives & Preparations

4. Goods Included in Trademark Class 1

(As per Nice Classification)

Without limitation, Trademark Class 1 also includes the following goods:

• Acids and alkalis for industrial use

• Adhesives for industrial purposes

• Antifreeze

• Chemical preparations for scientific purposes

• Chemical preparations for welding

• Chemical preparations for tempering and soldering

• Chemical reagents (non-medical)

• Chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs

• Chemical substances for use in oil drilling

• Chemical substances for treating water

• Compost

• Fertilisers

• Fire extinguishing compositions

• Industrial gases

• Plastics in unprocessed form

• Putty and other paste fillers (chemical-based)

• Raw artificial resins

• Tanning substances

• Unprocessed synthetic resins