August 24, 2026 by Amit Kumar
Class 19 includes materials used in construction and building, provided they are not made of metal.
Goods covered under this class generally include:
Classification principle: If the product is a non-metallic material or prefabricated structure used in building and construction, it generally falls within Class 19.
As per the Nice Classification updates 2026, the following clarifications are particularly relevant to Class 19:
Eco-friendly building materials, prefabricated modular construction units, and energy-efficient glass products are now more clearly classified in Class 19.
Practical takeaway: Identify the dominant material in composite products to decide between Class 6 and Class 19.
The following goods are excluded from Class 19, despite frequent misclassification:
Classification Data is based on the Latest Nice Classification at, https://www.wipo.int/en/web/classification-nice