Trademark Class 1: A Complete Guide for Chemical Products
Trademark Class 1: A Complete Guide for Chemical Products
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If your business deals with chemical products—like adhesives, fertilizers, lab materials, or raw industrial chemicals—you must register your trademark under Trademark Class 1. This class specifically covers chemicals used across industries such as manufacturing, science, agriculture, horticulture, and forestry.
Why Class 1 Matters
Choosing the right trademark class is crucial because your trademark protection will only apply to the class you select. Picking the wrong class could mean losing your rights and facing unnecessary legal hurdles.
What Falls Under Trademark Class 1?
Trademark Class 1 covers a wide variety of chemical goods, including:
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Unprocessed artificial resins and plastics
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Fire-extinguishing and fire-prevention substances
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Tanning agents for animal hides
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Industrial adhesives
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Fertilizers, compost, and manures
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Chemical ingredients used in cosmetics, medicines, and food production (like enzymes, pectin, and preservatives)
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Filtering materials made from minerals, plants, or ceramics
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Biological preparations for industrial and scientific use
In short, Class 1 mostly includes base materials that are later used to create finished products in other industries.
Important: Class 1 does not cover:
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Raw natural resins or semi-processed resins
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Chemicals for medical or veterinary use
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Fungicides, herbicides, and pest-control substances
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Adhesives for household or stationery use
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Salt used for preserving food
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Straw mulch
Before You Apply
It’s very important to search existing trademarks to avoid duplication, conflicts, or rejection of your application.
Official Description of Trademark Class 1
"Chemicals used in industry, science, and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins and plastics; fire-extinguishing and fire-prevention compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; tanning substances; industrial adhesives; putties and paste fillers; compost, manures, fertilizers; and biological preparations for industrial and scientific use."
Special Inclusions in Class 1:
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Sensitized paper
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Tyre repair materials
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Salt (non-food preservation)
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Additives like pectin, lecithin, and enzymes for food production
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Ingredients for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals (like vitamins and antioxidants)
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Filtering materials made of minerals, plants, or ceramics