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Trademark Class 16 — Paper goods and printed matter

Paper goods, books & stationery

What Does Class 16 Cover?

Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks.

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Nearby Goods Classes

Class 13 — Firearms

Firearms, ammunition & explosives

Class 14 — Jewelry

Precious metals, jewelry, clocks & watches

Class 15 — Musical instruments

Musical instruments & accessories

Class 17 — Rubber goods

Rubber, plastics & insulating materials

Complementary Services Class

SERVICES

Class 35 — Advertising and business

Advertising, business management & retail services

Frequently Asked Questions

What goods does Class 16 cover?

Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks.

How do I search trademarks in Class 16?

Use the Class 16 search page to browse all USPTO records in this class. You can filter by status (registered, pending, abandoned), owner, attorney, law firm, and filing date range.

How many trademarks are registered in Class 16?

Tens of thousands of trademarks are registered in Class 16 in the USPTO database.

Can I register a trademark in multiple classes?

Yes. A single USPTO application can cover multiple Nice classes. Each additional class requires a separate filing fee. Multi-class applications are common for brands that span multiple product or service categories.Search every class to find conflicting marks across all of them.

What is the Nice Classification system?

The Nice Classification (NCL) is an international system of 45 classes (34 for goods, 11 for services) used to categorize trademark goods and services. The USPTO and 96 countries use this system. Each class has a specific scope and number. See our full FAQ for more details on trademark classification.

All Nice Classes

Goods (1–34)

1Chemicals
2Paints
3Cosmetics and cleaning preparations
4Lubricants and fuels
5Pharmaceuticals
6Metal goods
7Machinery
8Hand tools
9Electrical and scientific apparatus
10Medical apparatus
11Environmental control apparatus
12Vehicles
13Firearms
14Jewelry
15Musical instruments
16Paper goods and printed matter
17Rubber goods
18Leather goods
19Non-metallic building materials
20Furniture and articles not otherwise classified
21Housewares and glass
22Cordage and fibers
23Yarns and threads
24Fabrics
25Clothing
26Fancy goods
27Floor coverings
28Toys and sporting goods
29Meats and processed foods
30Staple foods
31Natural agricultural products
32Light beverages
33Wines and spirits
34Smokers' articles

Services (35–45)

35Advertising and business
36Insurance and financial
37Building construction and repair
38Telecommunications
39Transportation and storage
40Treatment of materials
41Education and entertainment
42Computer and scientific
43Hotels and restaurants
44Medical, beauty and agricultural
45Personal and legal

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