1. Introduction

This Annexure outlines the correct classification of goods and services that are more difficult to classify under the Trade Marks Act 2002 (the Act). The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) provides these guidelines to assist trade mark applicants to select the correct class and scope of specifications before making an application.

The contents of this Annexure are drawn primarily from the International Classification of Goods and Services (Nice Classification) (2006, 9th edition)¹. Other points of reference include:

• The UK Patent Office Trade Marks Registry work manual
• The UK Patent Office web site
• The Australian Trade Marks Manual of Practice and Procedure
• United States Patent and Trademark Office Acceptable Identification of Goods and Services Manual (1997)
• The United States Patent and Trademark Office web site

Footnote

¹ Reference updated 5 January 2007