August 24, 2026 by Amit Kumar
Class 36 includes services relating to the construction, repair, installation, and maintenance of buildings, infrastructure, and equipment.
Services covered under this class generally include:
Classification principle: If the service involves the physical construction, repair, installation, or maintenance of tangible property, it generally falls within Class 37.
As per the Nice Classification updates 2026, the following clarifications are particularly relevant to Class 37:
Sustainable construction services, modular building installation, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure installation are now more clearly classified in Class 37.
Practical takeaway: Distinguish the physical service of building or repair from the design, planning, or sale of materials.
The following services are excluded from Class 37, despite frequent misclassification:
Classification Data is based on the Latest Nice Classification at, https://www.wipo.int/en/web/classification-nice