Trademark Class 12 of Nice Classification - the complete guide

What is Trademark Class 12?

Trademark Class 12 covers vehicles, parts, and accessories for transportation by land, air, or water. This class is essential for businesses involved in manufacturing or distributing vehicles and their components.

Examples include car manufacturers, bicycle producers, and companies specializing in vehicle parts like tires or engines. Class 12 ensures proper trademark classification for transportation goods.

What are key features of Class 12?

Key features include products designed for mobility, transportation, and related accessories or parts.

Class 12 for trademarks: a brief description

Class 12 encompasses all types of vehicles, from motorized to non-motorized, and their parts or fittings. This class supports businesses in the automotive, aerospace, and maritime industries.

Products in this class are essential for mobility and transportation infrastructure.

Practical examples of Class 12

Examples include electric car manufacturers, boat builders, and suppliers of vehicle accessories like seat covers or navigation systems.

What Does Class 12 Include?

Class 12 includes mainly land, air, and water vehicles and apparatuses for locomotion. This class includes all the main mechanical and structural parts of the vehicle which provide it with its functionality, performance, and safety.

Main Products in Class 12

This class includes motors and engines designed for land vehicles, which serve as the main source of propulsion in automobiles, motorcycles, and other transport modes. It also covers couplings and transmission elements used in land vehicles to provide smooth power distribution and control.

Included within Class 12 are air cushion vehicles, or hovercraft vehicles designed to move over land and water with a hovercraft system. The radio controlled vehicles, excluding models of toys, fall within this class as well since they are ordinarily employed in the industrial, surveillance, and transport uses.

This class protects a wide array of vehicle parts, such as bumpers, windscreens, and steering wheels, which are vital for vehicle structure and operation. It also includes treads for vehicles, tyres for all types of wheels, to provide traction, stability, and performance in different driving conditions. In this way, Class 12 covers a broad category of vehicle-related products with appropriate classification for businesses involved in the automotive and transportation industries.

Trademark Class 12 does not include

While Class 12 Overwhelmingly consists of vehicles, vehicle parts, and transportation equipment, some related products are specifically excluded and fall under other trademark classes. These usually include railway materials, parts for non-land vehicles, toy vehicles, and special machines that are not used for transport in the classical sense.

For example, although railway material is made of metal, it is not included in Class 12 but comes under Class 6 because it is a structure rather than a vehicle. Similarly, motors, engines, couplings, and transmission parts, not for land vehicles, will fall under Class 7. All varieties of engine parts, whether starters, mufflers, cylinders, or used in industrial or marine applications, fall under Class 7. Even the so-called rubber tracks used in construction, mining, and agricultural machinery fall under Class 7 because they are used on heavy machineries and equipment and not on regular transportation vehicles.

Additional Exclusions

Class 12 does not cover toy vehicles. An infant's tricycle and a child's scooter are in Class 28 because they are playthings rather than practical means of transport. Special purpose vehicles or wheeled equipment which are not essentially for transport are also classified elsewhere. For instance, the self-propelled road sweeping machines fall in Class 7; fire engines come under Class 9 as these are for an emergency function and tea carts fall under Class 20 since they are more of furniture items than a means of conveyance.
Exemptions are vehicles' parts made for electrical or safety functions and for ornamental purposes. There are vehicle-related electric batteries, mileage recorders and even radios. Such goods belong to Class 9 as they are electrical appliances. Lamps for automobiles and bicycles are classified under Class 11 as they are lighting apparatus and not accessories of any vehicle concerning their structure. Likewise, carpets for automobiles can be categorized under Class 27 since these deal with interior furnishing and do not provide any mechanical function. These exclusions ensure that entrepreneurs classify their products in the right trademark class with a view to proper classification and legal protection.

Full list of goods or services

120001 — loaders,  
120002 — couplings for railway rolling stock,  
120003 — couplings for land vehicles,  
120004 — air conveyors,  
120005 — aircraft,  
120006 — air balloons,  
120007 — inner tubes for pneumatic tires,  
120008 — repair kits for inner tubes,  
120009 — air pumps [vehicle accessories],  
120010 — shock absorbers for vehicle suspension,  
120011 — shock absorbing springs for vehicles,  
120012 — amphibious airplanes,  
120013 — anti-skid devices for vehicle tires,  
120014 — anti-skid chains,  
120015 — head-rests for vehicle seats,  
120016 — watering trucks,  
120017 — towing hitches for vehicles,  
120018 — buses,  
120019 — motor coaches,  
120021 — boats*,  
120022 — trucks / lorries,  
120025 — automobile chassis,  
120026 — reversing alarms for vehicles,  
120027 — airplanes,  
120028 — ferries,  
120029 — luggage carriers for vehicles,  
120030 — airships,  
120031 — tires for vehicle wheels,  
120032 — tire valves for vehicle tires,  
120033 — flanges of railway wheel tires,  
120034 — torsion bars for vehicles,  
120035 — hulls for ships,  
120036 — boat hooks,  
120037 — steering gears for ships,  
120038 — disengaging gear for boats,  
120039 — boat launching trolleys,  
120040 — screw-propellers for boats,  
120041 — oars,  
120042 — tipping bodies for trucks,  
120043 — wheels for mine cars,  
120044 — bicycles*,  
120045 — carriages*,  
120046 — bicycle stands,  
120047 — bogies for railway cars,  
120048 — davits for boats,  
120049 — mudguards,  
120050 — two-wheeled trolleys / luggage trucks / handcarts,  
120051 — cabins for cable transport installations,  
120052 — caissons [vehicles],  
120053 — wheels for vehicles,  
120054 — hoods for vehicle engines / covers for vehicle engines,  
120055 — tilt covers for vehicles,  
120056 — caravans,  
120057 — trailers [vehicles],  
120058 — casings for parts of land vehicles, other than engines,  
120059 — safety belts for vehicle seats,  
120060 — hubs for vehicle wheels,  
120061 — bicycle chains,  
120062 — wheelchairs,  
120063 — barges,  
120064 — launches,  
120065 — carts,  
120066 — reels for hoses,  
120067 — casting carriages / ladle cars,  
120068 — golf carts [vehicles],  
120069 — vehicle chassis,  
120070 — steering wheels,  
120071 — rolling stock for funicular railways,  
120072 — rolling stock for railways,  
120073 — funnels for ships,  
120074 — tracks for vehicles,  
120075 — tractors,  
120076 — mine carts,  
120077 — bumpers for automobiles,  
120078 — buffers for railway rolling stock,  
120079 — hydraulic circuits for vehicles,  
120080 — handlebars for bicycles,  
120081 — sleeping berths for vehicles,  
120082 — frames for ships,  
120084 — bicycle tires / bicycle covers,  
120085 — bicycle gears,  
120086 — bicycle brakes,  
120087 — bicycle mudguards,  
120088 — rims for bicycle wheels,  
120089 — cranks for bicycles,  
120090 — bicycle motors,  
120091 — hubs for bicycle wheels,  
120092 — bicycle pedals,  
120093 — pumps for bicycle tires,  
120094 — spokes for bicycle wheels,  
120095 — bicycle wheels,  
120096 — bicycle saddles,  
120097 — stands for motorcycles,  
120103 — transmissions for land vehicles,  
120105 — dredgers [boats],  
120106 — handcars,  
120109 — electric motors for land vehicles,  
120110 — electric vehicles,  
120113 — parachutes,  
120114 — treads for retreading tires,  
120116 — balance weights for vehicle wheels,  
120117 — space vehicles,  
120118 — masts for ships,  
120119 — axles for vehicles,  
120120 — axle bearings,  
120123 — luggage nets for vehicles,  
120124 — hub caps,  
120125 — vans [vehicles],  
120126 — brakes for vehicles,  
120127 — hub bands,  
120128 — refrigerated vehicles,  
120129 — refrigerated railway wagons,  
120130 — motors for land vehicles,  
120131 — steering oars,  
120132 — seat covers for vehicles,  
120133 — portholes,  
120134 — hydroplanes,  
120135 — seaplanes,  
120136 — sleeping cars,  
120138 — locomotives,  
120140 — railway cars,  
120141 — footboards for vehicles,  
120142 — transmission mechanisms for land vehicles,  
120143 — driving motors for land vehicles,  
120144 — military vehicles for transport,  
120145 — jet engines for land vehicles,  
120147 — motorcycles,  
120149 — water vehicles,  
120150 — ships,  
120151 — propellers for ships,  
120153 — paddles for canoes,  
120154 — windshields,  
120155 — spikes for tires,  
120157 — pneumatic tires,  
120159 — pontoons,  
120160 — doors for vehicles,  
120161 — ski carriers for cars,  
120162 — cargo tricycles,  
120163 — baby carriages,  
120165 — hoods for baby carriages,  
120166 — screw-propellers,  
120168 — spokes for vehicle wheels,  
120169 — spoke clips for wheels,  
120170 — ski lifts,  
120171 — suspension springs for vehicles,  
120173 — rearview mirrors,  
120175 — motorcycle saddles,  
120176 — side cars,  
120177 — vehicle seats,  
120178 — sports cars,  
120183 — dump trucks,  
120185 — undercarriages for vehicles,  
120193 — vehicles for locomotion by land, air, water or rail,  
120202 — yachts,
120204 — anti-glare devices for vehicles* / glare prevention devices for vehicles*,  
120206 — automobile tires,  
120207 — automobile bodies,  
120209 — bumpers for automobiles,  
120210 — shock absorbers for automobiles,  
120211 — anti-theft alarms for vehicles,  
120212 — sound signals for vehicles,  
120213 — concrete mixing vehicles,  
120214 — inner tubes for bicycle tires,  
120215 — brake linings for vehicles,  
120216 — brake pads for vehicles,  
120217 — gearboxes for land vehicles,  
120218 — handcarts,  
120219 — carts*,  
120222 — vehicle chassis,  
120223 — ejection seats for aircraft,  
120224 — fitted automobile covers,  
120225 — driving chains for land vehicles,  
120226 — transmission chains for land vehicles,  
120227 — torque converters for land vehicles,  
120228 — direction indicators for vehicles,  
120229 — locomotive boilers,  
120230 — steering wheels for vehicles,  
120232 — saddle covers for bicycles,  
120233 — ambulances,  
120234 — tubeless tires for bicycles,  
120235 — reduction gears for land vehicles,  
120236 — brake segments for vehicles,  
120237 — hovercraft,  
120238 — air propellers for aircraft,  
120241 — caps for vehicle fuel tanks,  
120242 — connecting rods for land vehicles, other than parts of motors and engines,  
120243 — tailgates [parts of land vehicles] / power tailgates [parts of land vehicles] / liftgates [parts of land vehicles],  
120244 — safety belts for vehicle seats,  
120245 — sunblinds adapted for automobiles,  
120246 — transmission shafts for land vehicles,  
120247 — air bags [safety devices for automobiles],  
120248 — baskets adapted for bicycles,  
120249 — camping cars / recreational vehicles (RVs),  
120250 — casters for trolleys [vehicles],  
120251 — cleaning trolleys,  
120252 — hydrofoils for boats,  
120253 — sledges,  
120254 — baskets adapted for bicycles,  
120255 — shopping trolleys / shopping carts,  
120256 — snowmobiles,  
120257 — remotely operated vehicles, other than toys,  
120258 — scooters [vehicles],  
120259 — masts for boats,  
120260 — covers for vehicle steering wheels,  
120261 — spoilers for vehicles,  
120262 — headlight wipers,  
120263 — brake pads for automobiles,  
120264 — spare wheel covers,  
120265 — tipping carts,  
120266 — cigar lighters for automobiles,  
120267 — brake discs for vehicles,  
120268 — saddlebags adapted for bicycles,  
120269 — bicycle bells,  
120270 — hydrogen-powered cars,  
120271 — armored vehicles,  
120272 — engine mounts for land vehicles,  
120273 — military drones,  
120274 — canoes,  
120275 — civilian drones,  
120276 — side mirrors for vehicles,  
120277 — mosquito nets adapted for baby carriages,  
120278 — joysticks for vehicles,  
120279 — autonomous cars / self-driving cars,  
120280 — mopeds,  
120281 — mobility scooters,  
120282 — ashtrays for automobiles,  
120283 — chains for motorcycles,  
120284 — motorcycle frames,  
120285 — motorcycle handlebars,  
120286 — motorcycle engines,  
120287 — bags adapted for motorcycles,  
120288 — solid tires for vehicle wheels,  
120289 — baby carriages / prams,  
120290 — insulated footmuffs for baby carriages,  
120291 — insulated footmuffs for carts,  
120292 — tire foam inserts,  
120293 — bags adapted for carts,  
120294 — remotely operated vehicles for underwater inspections,  
120295 — autonomous underwater vehicles for seabed surveys,  
120296 — bellows for articulated buses,  
120297 — electric bicycles,  
120298 — saddle covers for motorcycles,  
120299 — racing cars,  
120300 — robotic cars,  
120301 — photography drones,  
120302 — fishing carts,  
120303 — trolleys with protective cages,  
120304 — vehicle wheel lug nuts,  
120305 — clamps adapted for fixing automobile parts to bodies,  
120306 — rescue sleds,  
120307 — tow trucks,  
120308 — garbage trucks,  
120309 — bicycle transport trailers,  
120310 — bicycle trailers,  
120311 — pet strollers,  
120312 — crane trucks,  
120313 — delivery drones,  
120314 — helicopter cameras,  
120315 — autogyros,  
120316 — helicopters,  
120317 — gyroscooters,  
120318 — balance boards,  
120319 — self-balancing electric unicycles,  
120320 — vehicle hood pins,  
120321 — tires for snowplows,  
120322 — diving bells,  
120323 — cup holders for vehicles,  
120324 — carts*,  
120325 — horse-drawn carriages,  
120326 — amphibious vehicles,  
120327 — off-road vehicles,  
120328 — hydrogen-powered vehicles,  
120329 — personal watercraft,  
120330 — observation towers specially adapted for vehicles,  
120331 — sledges for transportation,  
120332 — lifeboats,  
120333 — snow-going vehicles,  
120334 — dashboard overlays for vehicles,  
120335 — self-driving delivery robots,  
120336 — pneumatic or hydraulic linear actuators for land vehicles,  
120337 — gantry loaders,  
120338 — swamp-going vehicles,  
120339 — motorized skateboards,  
120340 — bearings [vehicle parts],  
120341 — fuel tanks for vehicles,  
120342 — autonomous land vehicles,  
120343 — battleships,  
120344 — aircraft carriers,  
120345 — horse trailers,  
120346 — kick bikes,  
120347 — horse vans,  
120348 — kayaks,  
120349 — aerial cableways for freight transport,  
120350 — electric single-rider scooters.