Trademark Class 29 of Nice Classification - the complete guide

What is Trademark Class 29?

Trademark Class 29 covers goods related to processed or preserved foods of animal and vegetable origin. This includes meat, fish, dairy products, and preserved vegetables.

Examples include cheese, smoked meats, and canned fruits or vegetables. Businesses in this class primarily serve the food production and retail sectors.

Class 29 ensures proper trademark classification for a wide range of processed food products.

What are key features of Class 29?

Key features include preservation, processing, and packaging of animal and vegetable-based food products for consumption.

Class 29 for trademarks: a brief description

Class 29 includes processed food products derived from animal and plant sources. It serves businesses engaged in food preservation, distribution, and retailing.

Products in this class cater to both everyday consumption and specialty dietary needs.

Practical examples of Class 29

Examples include dairy companies, canned vegetable manufacturers, and meat processing plants.

What Does Class 29 Include?

Class 29 comprises an extremely broad assortment of food products, which originate from meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, and milk. The goods under this category are usually preserved or otherwise prepared for human consumption and hence are always needed in several culinary and dietary applications.

Main Products in Class 29

The products within this class would comprise mainly meat, fish, fruits, and vegetables; preserved, frozen, or otherwise processed foods. In this class also fall edible insects, which are increasingly considered as a sustainable source of protein. Milk beverages wherein the main ingredient is milk have also been included in this category for appropriate classification of such types of dairy product.

Class 29 also comprises milk substitutes including almond milk, coconut milk, peanut milk, rice milk, and soy milk. This also assists consumers with dietary preferences and those who suffer from lactose intolerance. Preserved mushrooms fall under this category since they are stored for a long period of time to be used in cooking and the preparation of meals.

Other items included in this class are pulses and nuts prepared for human consumption, such as roasted or salted. Seeds prepared for human consumption, except when used as seasonings or flavorings, also fall under Class 29. This class covers a range of preserved and processed foodstuffs to ensure that trademark classification is appropriately captured for products in the food and nutrition industry.

Trademark Class 29 does not include

Although Class 29 essentially encompasses foodstuffs in processed or preserved states, some items are explicitly excluded from classification under this class. These exclusions include oils for non-food purposes, medical and dietary products, and raw and agricultural goods.

Excluded from Class 29 would be oils and fats that are not for foodstuffs. Other examples of goods in other classes include essential oils of Class 3, industrial oils of Class 4, and castor oil of Class 5, since it is for medical purposes. Infant formula, dietetic foods for medical use, and nutritional supplements also fall under Class 5 since they are only for consumption related to health conditions and not just to be taken in as food.

Additional Exclusions

Those serving a different purpose in connection with food are likewise excluded. To be more specific, salad dressings and spice seeds, both of which would fall under Class 30 because they are regarded as condiments rather than staple foods, have to be classified separately. This is the case with chocolate nut confectionery.

Also, fresh and unprocessed agricultural products, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds are classified under Class 31 as they have not been treated or preserved by any method or process. Other agricultural products include foodstuffs for animals, living animals, and seeds for planting, classification under class 31. The exclusions are made to ensure that each product is well Classified according to their use and serves useful for businesses to make trademark registration accordingly.

Full list of goods or services

290250 — agar-agar for culinary purposes,  
290174 — albumin milk / protein milk,  
290116 — alginates for culinary purposes,  
290218 — almond milk,  
290188 — almond milk for culinary purposes,  
290224 — almond milk-based beverages,  
290266 — almond oil for food,  
290117 — almonds, ground,  
290172 — aloe vera prepared for human consumption,  
290006 — anchovy, not live,  
290240 — andouillettes,  
290081 — animal marrow for food,  
290155 — apple purée,  
290191 — arrangements of processed fruit,  
290190 — artichokes, preserved,  
290186 — aubergine paste / eggplant paste,  
290076 — bacon,  
290123 — beans, preserved,  
290198 — berries, preserved,  
290259 — berry soup,  
290260 — berry-based fool,  
290013 — black pudding / blood sausage,  
290092 — bone oil for food,  
290014 — broth / bouillon,  
290023 — broth concentrates / bouillon concentrates,  
290194 — bulgogi,  
290008 — butter,  
290011 — buttercream,  
290246 — cabbage rolls stuffed with meat,  
290195 — candied nuts,  
290242 — cassoulet,  
290016 — caviar,  
290018 — charcuterie,  
290034 — cheese,  
290243 — choucroute garnie,  
290132 — clams, not live,  
290009 — cocoa butter for food,  
290010 — coconut butter,  
290121 — coconut fat,  
290220 — coconut milk,  
290221 — coconut milk for culinary purposes,  
290222 — coconut milk-based beverages,  
290122 — coconut oil for food,  
290021 — coconut, desiccated,  
290179 — compotes,  
290180 — condensed milk,  
290215 — corn dogs,  
290253 — cottage cheese,  
290228 — cottage cheese fritters,  
290156 — cranberry compote,  
290040 — crayfish, not live,  
290033 — cream [dairy products],  
290036 — croquettes,  
290037 — crustaceans, not live,  
290035 — crystallized fruits / frosted fruits,  
290256 — crystallized ginger,  
290161 — curd,  
290269 — cut fruits,  
290270 — cut vegetables,  
290038 — dates, processed,  
290239 — duck confits,  
290209 — edible ant larvae, prepared,  
290143 — edible birds' nests,  
290005 — edible fats,  
290255 — edible flowers, dried,  
290210 — edible insects, not live,  
290086 — eggs*,  
290207 — extra virgin olive oil for food,  
290201 — falafel,  
290054 — fat-based spreads for bread slices,  
290053 — fatty substances for the manufacture of edible fats,  
290182 — fermented baked milk,  
290041 — fish fillets,  
290145 — fish meal for human consumption,  
290167 — fish mousses,  
290170 — fish roe, prepared,  
290125 — fish-based foodstuffs,  
290264 — fish-based snack food,  
290047 — fish, not live,  
290136 — fish, preserved,  
290144 — fish, tinned / fish, canned,  
290196 — flavoured nuts / flavored nuts,  
290203 — freeze-dried meat / lyophilised meat / lyophilized meat,  
290206 — freeze-dried vegetables / lyophilised vegetables / lyophilized vegetables,  
290025 — frozen fruits,  
290131 — fruit chips,  
290044 — fruit jelly spreads,  
290115 — fruit peel,  
290133 — fruit preserved in alcohol,  
290045 — fruit pulp,  
290104 — fruit salads,  
290248 — fruit-based concentrate for cooking,  
290160 — fruit-based snack food,  
290017 — fruit, preserved,  
290237 — fruit, processed,  
290043 — fruit, stewed,  
290146 — fruits, tinned / fruits, canned,  
290050 — game, not live,  
290003 — gelatine*,  
290028 — gherkins,  
290051 — ginger jam,  
290257 — ginger, preserved,  
290199 — guacamole,  
290063 — ham,  
290244 — hash browns,  
290197 — hazelnuts, prepared,  
290055 — herrings, not live,  
290214 — hot dog sausages,  
290158 — hummus,  
290062 — isinglass for food,  
290024 — jams,  
290048 — jellies for food, other than confectionery,  
290070 — kephir / kefir,  
290162 — kimchi,  
290227 — klipfish [salted and dried cod],  
290071 — koumiss / kumys,  
290254 — lactic acid drinks,  
290103 — lard,  
290159 — laver, preserved,  
290177 — lecithin for culinary purposes,  
290202 — lemon juice for culinary purposes,  
290077 — lentils, preserved,  
290175 — linseed oil for food / flaxseed oil for food,  
290124 — liver,  
290088 — liver pâté / liver pastes,  
290057 — lobsters, not live,  
290176 — low-fat potato crisps / low-fat potato chips,  
290058 — maize oil for food / corn oil for food,  
290078 — margarine,  
290079 — marmalade,  
290046 — meat,  
290068 — meat extracts for culinary purposes,  
290049 — meat jellies,  
290267 — meat substitutes,  
290263 — meat-based snack food,  
290137 — meat, preserved,  
290147 — meat, tinned / meat, canned,  
290039 — milk,  
290072 — milk beverages, milk predominating,  
290178 — milk ferments for culinary purposes,  
290074 — milk products,  
290164 — milk shakes,  
290217 — milk substitutes,  
290251 — molluscs, not live / mollusks, not live,  
290120 — mushrooms, preserved,  
290083 — mussels, not live,  
290168 — non-alcoholic eggnog,  
290212 — nut-based spreads,  
290085 — nuts, prepared,  
290204 — oat milk,  
290032 — oils for food,  
290091 — olive oil for food,  
290090 — olives, preserved,  
290245 — omelettes / omelets,  
290200 — onion rings,  
290089 — onions, preserved,  
290061 — oysters, not live,  
290059 — palm kernel oil for food,  
290084 — palm oil for food,  
290007 — peanut butter,  
290219 — peanut milk,  
290187 — peanut milk for culinary purposes,  
290225 — peanut milk-based beverages,  
290118 — peanuts, prepared,  
290096 — peas, preserved,  
290093 — pectin for culinary purposes,  
290258 — pickled ginger,  
290095 — pickles,  
290268 — plant-based imitation meat,  
290134 — pollen prepared as foodstuff,  
290142 — pork,  
290019 — potato crisps / potato chips,  
290154 — potato flakes,  
290148 — potato fritters,  
290213 — potato-based dumplings,  
290114 — poultry, not live,  
290087 — powdered eggs,  
290192 — powdered milk*,  
290135 — prawns, not live,  
290015 — preparations for making bouillon,  
290099 — preparations for making soup,  
290173 — preserved garlic,  
290165 — preserved peppers,  
290229 — pressed fruit paste,  
290252 — quark,  
290027 — raisins,  
290022 — rape oil for food / colza oil for food,  
290238 — ratatouille,  
290042 — rennet,  
290189 — rice milk,  
290223 — rice milk for culinary purposes,  
290107 — salmon, not live,  
290149 — salted fish,  
290098 — salted meats,  
290106 — sardines, not live,  
290235 — satay,  
290020 — sauerkraut,  
290226 — sausage casings, natural or artificial,  
290097 — sausages,  
290153 — sausages in batter,  
290150 — sea-cucumbers, not live,  
290002 — seaweed extracts for food,  
290171 — seeds, prepared*,  
290060 — sesame oil for food,  
290082 — shellfish, not live,  
290138 — shrimps, not live,  
290151 — silkworm chrysalis for human consumption,  
290181 — smetana,  
290139 — snail eggs for consumption,  
290026 — soups,  
290183 — soured milk,  
290216 — soya bean oil for food,  
290052 — soya beans, preserved, for food,  
290163 — soya milk,
290231 — soya patties,  
290075 — spiny lobsters, not live,  
290108 — suet for food,  
290111 — sunflower oil for food,  
290166 — sunflower seeds, prepared,  
290211 — sweet corn, processed,  
290157 — tahini,  
290233 — tajine [prepared meat, fish or vegetable dish] / tagine [prepared meat, fish or vegetable dish],  
290234 — tempeh,  
290140 — tofu,  
290232 — tofu patties,  
290230 — tofu skin,  
290271 — tofu-based snack food,  
290110 — tomato juice for cooking,  
290184 — tomato paste,  
290101 — tomato purée,  
290112 — tripe,  
290113 — truffles, preserved,  
290109 — tuna, not live,  
290067 — vegetable juices for cooking,  
290185 — vegetable marrow paste,  
290169 — vegetable mousses,  
290102 — vegetable salads,  
290066 — vegetable soup preparations,  
290247 — vegetable-based concentrate for cooking,  
290205 — vegetable-based cream,  
290261 — vegetable-based prepared meals for toddlers,  
290265 — vegetable-based snack food,  
290249 — vegetable-based spreads,  
290030 — vegetables, cooked,  
290031 — vegetables, dried,  
290029 — vegetables, preserved,  
290236 — vegetables, processed,  
290152 — vegetables, tinned / vegetables, canned,  
290262 — verjuice for culinary purposes,  
290073 — whey,  
290141 — whipped cream,  
290012 — white of eggs,  
290241 — white pudding,  
290193 — yakitori,  
290065 — yogurt / yoghurt,  
290064 — yolk of eggs.