Federal Register #Docket No. PTO-T-2026-0463

USPTO Final Rule: Update to International Trademark Classification Standards

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), part of the Department of Commerce, has announced a final rule updating international trademark classification standards. - Government Buyer: - United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) - Department of Commerce - Regulatory Update: - Revises classification of goods and services for trademark registration - Incorporates changes from the Nice Agreement, administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) - Based on the 13th edition, version 2027, of the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (Nice Classification) - Updates class headings to clarify types of goods and services in each class - No procurement activity: - No products or services requested - No OEMs or vendors mentioned - Notable Requirement: - Aligns U.S. trademark classification standards with international agreements - Ensures consistency for trademark applicants and registrants

Description

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issues a 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. These changes are listed in the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (13th edition, version 2027) published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The changes will become effective on January 1, 2027, and involve amendments to class headings to more clearly define the types of goods appropriate to the class.

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