August 24, 2026 by Amit Kumar
Class 25 includes articles of clothing, footwear, and headgear for everyday, sports, and professional use.
Goods covered under this class generally include:
Classification principle: If the product is worn on the body for protection, comfort, or fashion, it generally falls within Class 25.
As per the Nice Classification updates 2026, the following clarifications are particularly relevant to Class 25:
Sustainable fashion, athleisure wear, and smart clothing with embedded sensors are now more clearly classified based on the wearable nature of the product. Smart textiles with dominant electronic functions may still fall under Class 9.
Practical takeaway: For smart apparel, describe the garment as the primary product; electronic components may need separate protection.
The following goods are excluded from Class 25, despite frequent misclassification:
Classification Data is based on the Latest Nice Classification at, https://www.wipo.int/en/web/classification-nice