August 24, 2026 by Amit Kumar
Class 20 includes furniture and household or office articles made primarily of non-metallic materials.
Goods covered under this class generally include:
Classification principle: If the product is a non-metallic household, office, or decorative article, and is not covered by another class, it generally falls within Class 20.
As per the Nice Classification updates 2026, the following clarifications are particularly relevant to Class 20:
Modular and flat-pack furniture, ergonomic home-office furniture, and furniture made from recycled plastics are now more clearly classified in Class 20.
Practical takeaway: Distinguish furniture and storage items from building fixtures and small household utensils in the specification.
The following goods are excluded from Class 20, despite frequent misclassification:
Classification Data is based on the Latest Nice Classification at, https://www.wipo.int/en/web/classification-nice