August 24, 2026 by Amit Kumar
Class 26 includes sewing, dressmaking, and haberdashery articles, as well as artificial decorative items.
Goods covered under this class generally include:
Classification principle: If the product is a trimming, fastening, or decorative accessory for clothing or textiles, it generally falls within Class 26.
As per the Nice Classification updates 2026, the following clarifications are particularly relevant to Class 26:
Sustainable and biodegradable trimmings, as well as smart fasteners with minor electronic features, are now classified based on their dominant function.
Practical takeaway: Distinguish decorative accessories from jewelry by material and intended use.
The following goods are excluded from Class 26, despite frequent misclassification:
Classification Data is based on the Latest Nice Classification at, https://www.wipo.int/en/web/classification-nice