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International Trademark Classification Changes
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced changes to how goods and services are classified for trademark registration. These changes follow the Nice Agreement and will be based on the new 13th edition of the International Classification of Goods and Services, which will take effect on January 1, 2027. This update affects businesses and individuals applying for trademarks in the U.S. Agents should prepare for these changes by reviewing the new classification system and advising clients accordingly.
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issues this final rule to incorporate classification changes adopted by the Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (Nice Agreement). These changes are listed in the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (13th ed., ver. 2027) (Nice Classification), which is published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and will become effective on January 1, 2027.