{"id":6579,"date":"2025-12-26T16:17:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T15:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inscripta.fr\/?p=6579"},"modified":"2025-12-26T16:17:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T15:17:11","slug":"new-version-of-the-nice-classification-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inscripta.fr\/en\/trademarks\/new-version-of-the-nice-classification-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"NEW VERSION OF THE NICE CLASSIFICATION IN 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On January 1, 2026, the 2026 version of the 13th edition of the Nice Classification (NCL 13-2026) will come into force. This classification, used for the registration of trade marks, is published by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) and directly impacts trademark applications and registrations worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>As a reminder, the Nice Classification is the international classification of goods and services for the purposes of trade mark registration and is in force in 96 countries.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here are the <strong>key points<\/strong> to remember:<\/p>\n<p>The new classification will apply to all international applications filed from January 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Notable Changes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The new classification introduces significant class changes for certain goods and services. Among the most noteworthy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eyewear: Glasses (prescription, sunglasses, frames, lenses, contact lenses, etc.) are moving from Class 9 to Class 10 (medical devices).<\/li>\n<li>Rescue Vehicles: Fire trucks, fireboats, lifeboats, and liferafts are being transferred from Class 9 to Class 12 (vehicles).<\/li>\n<li>Other Reclassifications: Some products, such as electrically heated clothing, are moving from Class 11 to Class 25.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Recommendations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For future applications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check the classification of your goods and services.<\/li>\n<li>Update your lists of goods and services to avoid partial refusals or ex-officio actions, which can lead to additional costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For already registered trade marks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify impacted trade marks and assess whether updates are needed (for example, for international extensions of protection or declarations of use in certain countries).<\/li>\n<li>Anticipate renewals by updating the classification of your goods and services no later than the next renewal date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our team is available to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assess the impact of these changes on your trade mark portfolio and watch services;<\/li>\n<li>Assist you in updating your registrations or filing new applications;<\/li>\n<li>Optimize your international protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your projects.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a9 INSCRIPTA<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On January 1, 2026, the 2026 version of the 13th edition of the Nice Classification (NCL 13-2026) will come into force. This classification, used for the registration of trade marks, is published by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) and directly impacts trademark applications and registrations worldwide. 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