We would like to kindly inform you of upcoming important changes to the classification of certain goods and services.
As of January 1st, 2026, a few modifications to the classes of goods and services will take effect, according to the preview of the 13th edition of the Nice Classification (NCL 13–2026) published by WIPO. The reclassifications are as follows:
- Contact lenses, corrective spectacles, sunglasses, and other medical and therapeutic optical products, will move from class 9 to class 10.
- Emergency vehicles will be transferred from class 9 to class 12.
- Electric toothbrushes and other personal care products will move from class 10 to class 21.
- Heated garments and accessories will be transferred from class 11 to class 25.
- Retail optician services will move to class 35, while maintenance services will move to class 37.
- Essential oils for medical purposes will belong to class 5. On the other hand, those intended for cosmetic use will move to class 3, meanwhile oils intended for food purposes will be transferred to class 30.
If any of your clients’ trademarks are included within the above-mentioned scope, we kindly recommend registering them in the corresponding classes to obtain the correct legal protection for your product/service.
We remain at your disposal for any other information you may need on the matter.
