August 24, 2026 by Amit Kumar
Class 18 includes leather and imitation leather goods, travel articles, and accessories carried by persons.
Goods covered under this class generally include:
Classification principle: If the product is made of leather or imitation leather and is used for carrying, travel, or animal wear, it generally falls within Class 18.
As per the Nice Classification updates 2026, the following clarifications are particularly relevant to Class 18:
Sustainable and vegan leather alternatives, smart luggage with tracking devices, and modular travel bags are now more clearly classified based on the dominant material and function.
Practical takeaway: For bags with integrated electronics, focus on the bag itself; the electronics may need separate Class 9 consideration.
The following goods are excluded from Class 18, despite frequent misclassification:
Classification Data is based on the Latest Nice Classification at, https://www.wipo.int/en/web/classification-nice