Federal Register #PTO-T-2026-0463

USPTO final rule on international trademark classification changes under the Nice Agreement

This opportunity involves a regulatory update from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), part of the Department of Commerce, regarding international trademark classification. - Government Buyer: - United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) - Department of Commerce - Scope of Update: - Final rule issued to revise trademark classification under the Nice Agreement - Changes based on the 13th edition (version 2027) of the Nice Classification published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) - Key Details: - Class headings for goods and services are updated for clarity - Specific amendments to Class 6 and Class 9 - Notable Requirements: - No procurement of products or services - No OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities involved - The rule is procedural and does not affect substantive trademark registration criteria

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 ed., ver. 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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