Classification in relation to the scope of protection of your trademark

The classification plays an important part in the ultimate scope of protection of your trademark, given that it indicates the products and services for which you require/claim protection. In establishing the scope of protection of a trademark, the investigation focuses not only on the trademark as such, but also on the existence of a trademark for identical or similar products or services. It is therefore very important for your trademark to be described for the correct classifications, as situations may otherwise occur in which you are hindered by a different trademark, while being unable to take action on the basis of an incomplete or incorrect classification in your trademark registration.

Drawing up a correct classification is therefore vitally important for the optimum protection of your trademarks and Arnold + Siedsma’s trademark attorneys have all the necessary expertise and experience in-house for this purpose.