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- Procedures for updating this manual
- The Manual
- Processing Proposals for Changes to the Manual
- Initiating Changes to the Manual
- Authorisation of Changes
- Process for Actioning Changes
- Communication of Changes
- Review Process
- Attachment A - Editor and Sub-Editors of the Manual
- Attachment B - Request for Approval of Changes to the Manual of Practice and Procedure
- Attachment C - Review Schedule
- Using this Manual
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- Printing the Online Manual
- Searching Techniques
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Useful Tips
- Disclaimer
- History
- Glossary
- P&PBR Technical Working Group (PTWG)
- Quality
- 1. International
- 1.1 International Searching
- 1.1.2 Introduction
- 1.1.2.1 Introduction Background
- 1.1.2.2 Introduction International Examination
- 1.1.2.3 General Procedures
- 1.1.2.4 Extent of Search
- 1.1.2.5 Minimum Documentation
- 1.1.2.6 Examination Section Procedures
- 1.1.2.7 Searching Examiner
- 1.1.2.8 Other Considerations
- 1.1.2.9 Copending Applications
- 1.1.3 Search Allocation and Preliminary Classification
- 1.1.4 Unity of Invention
- 1.1.4.1 Unity of Invention Background
- 1.1.4.2 Determining Lack of Unity
- 1.1.4.3 Combinations of Different Categories of Claims
- 1.1.4.4 Markush Practice
- 1.1.4.5 Intermediate and Final Products in Chemical Applications
- 1.1.4.6 Biotechnological Inventions
- 1.1.4.7 Single General Inventive Concept
- 1.1.4.8 A Priori and A Posteriori Lack of Unity
- 1.1.4.9 Issuing the Invitation to Pay Additional Search Fees
- 1.1.4.10 Unsupported Unclear Long
- 1.1.4.11 Payment of Additional Search Fees Under Protest
- 1.1.4.12 Completing the Search Report
- 1.1.4.13 Time for Completing the Search Report
- 1.1.4.14 Reported Decisions
- 1.1.4.15 Other Decisions from the EPO
- 1.1.5 Abstract and Title
- 1.1.7 Claim Interpretation, Broad Claims, PCT Article 5 and 6
- 1.1.7.1 Claim Interpretation According to the PCT Guidelines
- 1.1.7.1.1 PCT Guideline References and Flow Chart
- 1.1.7.1.2 Overview of the Hierarchy
- 1.1.7.1.3 Special Meaning, Ordinary Meaning, Everyday Meaning
- 1.1.7.1.4 Closed and Open Definitions and Implications for Interpretation
- 1.1.7.1.5 Implications of the Hierarchy on Searching
- 1.1.7.1.6 PCT GL Appendix Paragraphs 5.20[1] and 5.20[2]
- 1.1.7.1.7 Interpretation of Citations - Inherency
- 1.1.7.2 Broad Claims
- 1.1.7.3 PCT Articles 5 and 6
- 1.1.7.4 Claims Lacking Clarity and Excessive/Multitudinous Claims
- 1.1.7.5 Procedure for Informal Communication with the Applicant
- 1.1.8 Search Strategy
- 1.1.8.1 Introduction
- 1.1.8.2 The Three Person Team (3PT)
- 1.1.8.3 Area of Search
- 1.1.8.4 Search Considerations
- 1.1.11 Search Procedure
- 1.1.11.1 Overview - Novelty / Inventive Step
- 1.1.11.2 Inventive Step
- 1.1.11.3 Searching Product by Process Claims
- 1.1.11.4 Dates Searched
- 1.1.11.5 Conducting the Search
- 1.1.11.6 Useful Techniques ("piggy back/forward" searching)
- 1.1.11.7 Obtaining Full Copies
- 1.1.11.8 (reserved)
- 1.1.11.9 Considering and Culling the Documents
- 1.1.11.10 Ending the Search
- 1.1.11.11 Categorising the Citations
- 1.1.11.12 Grouping the Claims
- 1.1.12 Search Report and Notification Form Completion
- 1.1.12.5 Documents Considered to be Relevant
- 1.1.12.5.1 Selection of Documents Considered to be Relevant
- 1.1.12.5.2 Citation Category
- 1.1.12.5.3 Citation of Prior Art Documents
- 1.1.12.5.4 Citation of URLs
- 1.1.12.5.5 Citation Examples
- 1.1.12.5.6 Citing Patent Documents Retrieved from EPOQUE
- 1.1.12.5.7 Relevant Claim Numbers
- 1.1.12.1 Background Search Report and Notification Form Completion
- 1.1.12.2 Applicant Details
- 1.1.12.3 General Details
- 1.1.12.4 Fields Searched
- 1.1.12.6 Family Member Identification
- 1.1.12.7 Date of Actual Completion of the Search
- 1.1.12.8 Refund Due
- 1.1.12.9 Contents of Case File at Completion
- 1.1.15 Foreign Patent Search Aids and Documentation
- 1.1.18. Nucleotide and/or Amino Acid Sequence Listings
- 1.1.18.1 Background Nucleotide and/Or Amino Acid Sequence Listings
- 1.1.18.2 Office Practice
- 1.1.18.3 Summary
- 1.1.19 Annexes
- Annex V - Internet Searching
- Annex A - Blank ISR
- Annex B - Completed ISR
- Annex C - Completed ISR
- Annex D - Declaration of Non-Establishment of ISR
- Annex E - Completed Invitation to pay additional fees
- Annex F - Completed ISR with unity observations
- Annex H - Searching Broad Claims
- Annex I - Completed notification of change of abstract
- Annex J - Completed notification of decision concerning request for rectification
- Annex K - The role of the 3 Person Team in Searching
- Annex S - Refund of Search Fees
- Annex U - ISR Quality Checklist
- Annex W - Obtaining full text from internet
- Annex Z - USPTO kind codes
- Annex AA - Markush Claims
- Annex BB - Article 5/6 Comparisons
- 1.1.1 Procedural Outline - PCT International Search
- 1.1.6 Subjects to be Excluded from the Search
- 1.1.9 Basis of the Search
- 1.1.10. Non-Patent Literature
- 1.1.13 Reissued, Amended or Corrected ISRs and ISOs
- 1.1.14 Priority Document
- 1.1.16 Assistance with Foreign Languages
- 1.1.17 Rule 91 Obvious Mistakes in Documents
- 1.2 International Type Searching
- 1.2.10 Annexes
- Annex A - 15(5) request acknowledgement letter
- Annex B - Search statement request letter
- Annex C - Blank Art 15(5) search form
- 1.2.1 Procedural Outline International Type Search Report
- 1.2.2 Introduction - International Type Searching
- 1.2.3 Classification and Search Indication
- 1.2.4 Unity of Invention
- 1.2.5 Subjects to be Excluded from the Search
- 1.2.6 Obscurities, Inconsistencies or Contradictions
- 1.2.7 Abstract and Title
- 1.2.8 Search Report
- 1.2.9 Completing Search Report and Opinion Form
- 1.3 International Examination
- 1.3.3 The Demand and IPRPII
- 1.3.4 Top-up Search
- 1.3.5 First IPE action
- 1.3.5.1 First IPE Action
- 1.3.5.2 Supplementary International Search Report
- 1.3.5.3 PCT Third Party Observations
- 1.3.6 Response to Opinion
- 1.3.8 Completing ISO, IPEO and IPRPII Forms
- 1.3.8.1 Front Page and Notification Application Details
- 1.3.8.2 Box I Basis of Opinion/Report for ISOs, IPEOs and IPRPs
- 1.3.8.3 Box II Priority
- 1.3.8.4 Box III Non-establishment of Opinion
- 1.3.8.5 Box IV Unity of Invention
- 1.3.8.6 Box V Reasoned Statement Regarding Novelty, Inventive Step & Industrial Applicability
- 1.3.8.7 Box VI Certain Documents Cited
- 1.3.8.8 Box VII Certain Defects
- 1.3.8.9 Box VIII Certain Observations
- 1.3.9 General Considerations
- 1.3.9.1 Article 19 or Article 34(2)(b) Amendments
- 1.3.9.2 Formalities
- 1.3.9.3 General Notes on Form Completion
- 1.3.9.4 Rule 91 Obvious Mistakes in Documents
- 1.3.10 Annexes
- Annex A Sub-Annexes
- Annex AA - Best Practice Example 1
- Annex AB - Best Practice Example 2
- Annex AC - Best Practice Example 3
- Annex AD - Best Practice Example 4
- Annex A - Written Opinion-ISA
- Annex B - Written Opinion-IPEO
- Annex C - Notification of Transmittal of IPERII
- Annex D - IPRPII
- Annex E - IPRPII Clear Novel and Inventive Box V Only
- Annex F - Invitation to Restrict/Pay Additional Fees - Unity
- Annex G - Extension of Time Limit
- Annex H - IPE Quality Checklist
- Annex I - Examples of Inventive Step Objections
- Annex J - Examples of Objections under PCT Articles 5 and 6
- Annex K - Example of PCT Third Party Observations
- Annex L - Blank Written Opinion - ISA
- Annex M - Blank Written Opinion - IPEO
- Annex N - Blank IPRPII
- Annex O - ISO/ISR with Omnibus Claims
- Annex P - PCT Timeline
- 1.3.1 Procedural Outline Written Opinion
- 1.3.2 Introduction International Examination
- 1.3.7 IPRPII and Notification
- 1.4 Fiji Applications
- 1.4.8 Annexes
- 1.4.1 Introduction
- 1.4.2 Completion Time and Priority
- 1.4.3 Initial Processing
- 1.4.4 Search Procedure
- 1.4.5 Search Report and Advisory Opinion
- 1.4.6 Further Advisory Opinion
- 1.4.7 Final Processing
- 1.5 Thai Applications
- 1.5.1 Introduction Thai
- 1.5.2 Completion Time and Priority Thai
- 1.5.3 Initial Processing Thai
- 1.5.4 Search Procedure Thai
- 1.5.5 Search Report Thai
- 1.5.6 Final Processing Thai
- 1.5.7 Annex A - Thai Search Report
- 1.6 WIPO Searches
- 1.6.7 Annexes
- Annex A.1 - WIPO search request guidelines
- Annex A.2 - WIPO search request
- Annex A.3 - WIPO search request
- 1.6.1 Introduction
- 1.6.2 Completion Time and Priority
- 1.6.3 Initial Processing
- 1.6.4 Search Procedure
- 1.6.5 Search Report
- 1.6.6 Final Processing
- 1.10 Miscellaneous
- 1.10.1 Current Allocation of PCT Related Duties
- 1.10.2 International Online Specialists
- 1.10.3 Authorised Officer
- 1.10.4 Minimum Levels of Responsibility
- 1.10.5 Examiners with Foreign Language Capabilities
- 1.10.6 Current Status of APO AS AN RO ISA and IPEA
- 1.7 Other Countries
- 1.8 (reserved)
- 1.9 PCT Articles, Regs and Guidelines et al
- Printable Version
- 2. National
- 2.2 Other Examination Considerations
- 2.2.4 Communication of Report
- 2.2.4.1 Emailing Reports to Applicants or Attorneys, Sending Urgent Reports
- 2.2.4.2 Delayed or Non-Receipt of the Report by the Applicant or Attorney
- 2.2.4.3 Correction of Reports
- 2.2.7 Communication with Applicants and Attorneys Outside the Reporting Process and Recording of Case Notes
- 2.2.7.1 Introduction
- 2.2.7.2 Communication with Applicants or Attorneys by Phone
- 2.2.7.3 Communication with Applicants or Attorneys by Email
- 2.2.7.4 Dealing with Applicants or Attorneys in Person
- 2.2.7.5 Recording of Case Notes
- 2.2.1 Abbreviations Used in this Volume
- 2.2.2 "Private Applicant" Cases
- 2.2.3 Poor Translations
- 2.2.5 Work Priorities and Case Allocation
- 2.2.6 Responsibility for Furthers, Voluntary Section 104 Amendments
- 2.2.8 Summary of IP Reform Changes
- 2.3 Definitions
- 2.3.1 Definitions in the Patents Act
- 2.3.2 Effect of the Acts Interpretation Act
- 2.3.3 Some Examples of Intended Ambits
- 2.3.4 Reckoning of Time
- 2.4 Novelty
- 2.4.3 Applying the Test for Novelty
- 2.4.4 Relevant Prior Art
- 2.4.4.1 Prior Art Information
- 2.4.4.1A Prior Art Information
- 2.4.4.2 Meaning of Document
- 2.4.4.3 Publicly Available
- 2.4.4.4 Mosaics and Related Documents
- 2.4.4.5 Resiling from Acknowledged Prior Art
- 2.4.4.6 Exclusions
- 2.4.5 Construing the Citation
- 2.4.5.2 Principles for Construing the Citation
- 2.4.5.2.1 Construe As For Any Other Document
- 2.4.5.2.2 Date for Construing Citation
- 2.4.5.2.3 Use of Common General Knowledge
- 2.4.5.2.4 Errors in the Citation
- 2.4.5.2.5 Claims as a Disclosure
- 2.4.5.2.6 Photographs as a Disclosure
- 2.4.5.1 Introduction
- 2.4.6 Level of Disclosure Required
- 2.4.6.1 Practical Utility
- 2.4.6.2 Non-Literal Disclosure
- 2.4.6.3 Clear and Unmistakable Directions
- 2.4.6.4 Mere Paper Anticipations
- 2.4.6.5 Enabling Disclosures
- 2.4.6.6 General Disclosures, Selections
- 2.4.8 Not All Features of Claim Disclosed in Citation
- 2.4.8.1 Introduction
- 2.4.8.2 Features of a Claim prima facie Essential
- 2.4.8.3 Mere Presence in Claim Does Not Ensure Essential
- 2.4.8.4 Materially Affects the Way the Invention Works
- 2.4.8.5 Collocations Kits
- 2.4.8.6 Objects of the Invention, Statements of Prior Art
- 2.4.8.7 Words and Phrases
- 2.4.8.8 Conflicting Statements
- 2.4.8.9 Consideration of Independent and Dependent Claims
- 2.4.11 "Whole of Contents"
- 2.4.11.1 Introduction
- 2.4.11.2 Basis of the Whole of Contents Objection
- 2.4.11.2A Basis of the "Whole of Contents" Objection
- 2.4.11.3 Priority Date Considerations
- 2.4.11.4 Publication Considerations
- 2.4.11.4A Publication Considerations
- 2.4.11.5 Citation Must be a Single Document
- 2.4.11.6 Citation an International Application under the PCT
- 2.4.11.7 Citation Not OPI
- 2.4.11.8 Citation a Secret Case
- 2.4.11.9 Citation cannot be a Provisional Specification
- 2.4.11.10 Level of Disclosure
- 2.4.12 Novelty - Some Specific Examples
- 2.4.12.1 Chemical Compounds
- 2.4.12.1.1 Construction - Implicit Degree of Purity
- 2.4.12.1.2 Essential Features of Compound Inventions
- 2.4.12.1.3 Enabling Disclosure
- 2.4.12.1.4 Generic Disclosures as Citations
- 2.4.12.1.5 Optical Isomers
- 2.4.12.1.6 Constitutional and Geometric Isomers
- 2.4.12.1.7 Tautomers
- 2.4.12.1.8 Derivatives
- 2.4.12.1.9 Purposive Construction of Compound Claims
- 2.4.12.1.10 Reach-Through Claims
- 2.4.12.2 Range of Variables
- 2.4.1 Introduction
- 2.4.2 Test for Novelty
- 2.4.7 All Features Disclosed in Citation
- 2.4.9 Doctrine of Mechanical Equivalents
- 2.4.10 All Essential Features Disclosed in Citation
- 2.5 Inventive Step
- 2.5.1 Overview
- 2.5.1.4 Comparison between Novelty and Inventive Step
- 2.5.1.4.1 Prior Art Base
- 2.5.1.4.1A Prior Art Base
- 2.5.1.4.2 Operation of Section 7
- 2.5.1.4.2A Operation of Section 7
- 2.5.1.1 Introduction
- 2.5.1.2 The Statutory Basis for Inventive Step
- 2.5.1.2A The Statutory Basis for Inventive Step
- 2.5.1.3 Precedent, and the Meaning of Obvious
- 2.5.1.5 Tests for Inventive Step
- 2.5.1.6 Assessing Inventive Step in Examination
- 2.5.1.6A Assessing Inventive Step in Examination
- 2.5.1.7 Ex Post Facto Analysis
- 2.5.2 Identifying the Relevant Facts
- 2.5.2.1 Common General Knowledge
- 2.5.2.1.1 Introduction
- 2.5.2.1.1A Introduction
- 2.5.2.1.2 What is Common General Knowledge?
- 2.5.2.1.3 Evidence of Common General Knowledge
- 2.5.2.1.4 Acknowledged Prior Art
- 2.5.2.1.5 Common General Knowledge in Australia
- 2.5.2.1.5A Common General Knowledge not Limited to Being in Australia
- 2.5.2.1.6 Patent Specifications as Indicators of Common General Knowledge
- 2.5.2.1.7 Considerations at Further Reports
- 2.5.2.3 Determining the Problem
- 2.5.2.3.1 Introduction
- 2.5.2.3.1A Introduction
- 2.5.2.3.2 Problem Determined by Reference to Common General Knowledge and Prior Art Information
- 2.5.2.3.3 Claim Does Not Solve the Identified Problem
- 2.5.2.3.4 Amendment of the Problem
- 2.5.2.2 Non-Essential Features of the Invention Claimed
- 2.5.2.4 Identifying the Person Skilled in the Art (PSA)
- 2.5.2.4A Identifying the Person Skilled in the Art
- 2.5.2.5 Could the Person Skilled in the Art be Reasonably Expected to have Ascertained, Understood, Regard as Relevant and, Where Applicable, Combined the Prior Art Information?
- 2.5.2.5.1 Ascertained
- 2.5.2.5.2 Understood
- 2.5.2.5.3 Regarded as Relevant
- 2.5.2.5.3.1 Document Discusses the Same, or a Similar, Problem
- 2.5.2.5.3.2 Document Discusses a Different Problem
- 2.5.2.5.3.3 Age of the Document
- 2.5.2.5.3.4 Would the Person Skilled in the Art Have used the Document to Solve the Problem
- 2.5.2.5.4 Does the Document Constitute a Single Source of Information
- 2.5.2.5.5 Could the Person Skilled in the Art Consider it Obvious
- 2.5.2.5.5A Could the Person Skilled in the Art be Reasonably Expected to Have Combined the Prior Art Information to Solve the Problem?
- 2.5.2.5.6 Inventive Step Objections Involving a Combination of Documents
- 2.5.2.5A Prior Art Information
- 2.5.2.6 Evidentiary Requirements
- 2.5.3 Tests for Inventive Step
- 2.5.3.1 Introduction
- 2.5.3.2 Technical Equivalents
- 2.5.3.3 Workshop Improvements
- 2.5.3.3.1 Single Solution to the Problem
- 2.5.3.3.2 Bonus Effect
- 2.5.3.3.3 Several Solutions to the Problem
- 2.5.3.3.4 Selections
- 2.5.3.3.5 Obvious to Try
- 2.5.3.4 Special Inducements, Obvious Selections
- 2.5.3.5 Obvious Combinations of Features of Common General Knowledge
- 2.5.3.6 Invention in Identifying the Real Nature of the Problem
- 2.5.3.7 Invention in the Idea
- 2.5.3.8 Invention in the Purpose
- 2.5.3.9 Sub-Tests of Inventive Step
- 2.5.3.9.1 Prior Art, or Common General Knowledge, Teaches Away From the Solution
- 2.5.3.9.2 Practical Difficulties Overcome
- 2.5.3.9.3 Enabling Disclosures SubTests
- 2.5.3.10 Indicators of Inventive Step
- 2.5.4 Inventive Step - Some Specific Examples
- 2.7 Micro-Organisms and Other Life Forms
- 2.7.2 Full Written Description of a Life Form
- 2.7.2.1 General Requirements of the Description
- 2.7.2.1A General Requirements of the Description
- 2.7.2.2 Some Specific Requirements for the Written Description of Plant Varieties
- 2.7.2.3 Best Method of Performance of an Invention Involving a Life Form
- 2.7.2.4 The Issue of Repeatability
- 2.7.3 The Budapest Treaty
- 2.7.3.1 Introduction
- 2.7.3.1A Introduction
- 2.7.3.2 Full Description of a Micro-Organism by Satisfying the Deposit Requirements
- 2.7.3.2A Enabling Disclosure of a Micro-Organism by Satisfying the Deposit Requirements
- 2.7.3.3 Inventions Involving the Use
- 2.7.3.4 Deposit Requirements in Modified Examination
- 2.7.3.5 Deposit Requirements Affecting the Priority Date of a Divisional Application
- 2.7.4 The Deposit Requirements
- 2.7.4.1 Types of Deposits Under the Budapest Treaty
- 2.7.4.2 Deposit Requirements Under Section 6
- 2.7.4.3 Deposit Receipt and Notice of Entitlement to Rely on Deposit
- 2.7.5 Amendments to Insert Section 6(c) Information and Extensions of Time Therefor
- 2.7.5.1 Sections 104 and 223 - Insertion of Section 6(c) Information
- 2.7.5.1A Sections 104 and 223 - Insertion of Section 6(c) Information
- 2.7.5.2 Article 34 Amendments Concerning Section 6(c) Information
- 2.7.5.3 Amendment Procedure When a Request for Certification for Release is Pending
- 2.7.5.4 Amendment Procedure When Deposit Requirements Cease to be Satisfied
- 2.7.7 Deposit Requirements Cease to be Satisfied
- Annexes
- Annex A - Form BP/12
- Annex B - Notification Regarding Release
- Annex C - Letter to Person Making Request for Certification
- Annex D - Notification to Applicant of Request for Release
- 2.7.1 General Considerations and Definitions
- 2.7.6 Release of a Sample of Deposit
- 2.8 Abstracts
- 2.9 Patentability Issues
- 2.9.2 Patentable Subject Matter (Manner of Manufacture)
- 2.9.2.1 Legal Principles
- 2.9.2.2 Reserved
- 2.9.2.3 Alleged Invention
- 2.9.2.4 Fine Arts
- 2.9.2.5 Discoveries, Ideas, Scientific Theories, Schemes and Plans
- 2.9.2.6 Nucleic Acids and Genetic Information
- 2.9.2.7 Computer Implemented Inventions - Schemes and Business Methods
- 2.9.2.8 Printed Matter
- 2.9.2.9 Games and Gaming Machines
- 2.9.2.10 Mathematical Algorithms
- 2.9.2.11 Methods of Testing, Observation and Measurement
- 2.9.2.12 Mere Working Directions
- 2.9.2.13 Treatment of Human Beings
- 2.9.2.14 Micro-Organisms and Other Life Forms
- 2.9.2.15 Agriculture and Horticulture
- 2.9.2.16 Combinations, Collocations, Kits, Packages and Mere Admixtures
- 2.9.2.16.1 Collocations
- 2.9.2.16.2 Kits and Packages
- 2.9.2.16.3 Admixtures
- 2.9.2.16.4 Tips on Claim Construction
- 2.9.2.17 New Uses
- 2.9.2.17.1 New Use of a Known Substance
- 2.9.2.17.2 New Use of an Old Contrivance
- 2.9.2.17.3 Analogous Use
- 2.9.2.18 Ethics and Social Policy
- 2.9.3 Other Issues
- 2.9.3.1 Contrary to Law
- 2.9.3.2 Food or Medicines, Being Mere Admixtures
- 2.9.3.3 General Inconvenience
- 2.9.3.4 Useful (Utility)
- 2.9.3.4A Useful (Utility)
- 2.9.3.4.1A Assessing the Claims for Lack of Usefulness
- 2.9.3.4.1.1A Does the Invention Achieve the Promised Benefit?
- 2.9.3.4.1.2A Specific, Substantial and Credible Use
- 2.9.3.4.2A Consideration of Specific Claim Types
- 2.9.3.4.3A Therapeutic or Pharmacological Use
- 2.9.3.4.4A Contravention of Laws of Nature
- 2.9.3.5 Human Beings and Biological Processes for Their Generation
- 2.9.1 Overview
- 2.9 Annex A - History of Manner of Manufacture
- 2.10 Divisional Applications (Sections 79B and 79C)
- 2.10.1 Application
- 2.10.1A Application
- 2.10.2 Priority Entitlement
- 2.10.2A Priority Entitlement
- 2.10.3 Time Limits for Filing Applications
- 2.10.3A Time Limits for Filing Applications
- 2.10.4 Status of Parent
- 2.10.5 Subject Matter
- 2.10.5A Subject Matter
- 2.10.6 Acceptance
- 2.10.7 Continuation Fees
- 2.10.8 Dividing From a Provisional Application
- 2.10.9 Considering Relative Cases During Examination
- 2.10.10 Amendment of Patent Request - Conversion of Application to a Divisional
- 2.10.10A Amendment of Patent Request - Conversion of Application to a Divisional
- 2.10.11 Case Management of Divisional Applications
- Annex A - Procedural Outline to Divisional Application Examination
- 2.11 Section 40 - Specifications
- 2.11.1 Overview
- 2.11.1A Overview
- 2.11.2 Construction of Specifications
- 2.11.2.3 Construction of Claims
- 2.11.2.3.1 The Claims are Construed as a Legal Document
- 2.11.2.3.2 A Presumption is Made Against Redundancy
- 2.11.2.3.3 "For Use", "When Used", etc
- 2.11.2.3.3A "For Use", "When Used", etc
- 2.11.2.3.4 "Comprises", "Includes", "Consists of" and "Contains"
- 2.11.2.3.5 Reference Numerals in Claims
- 2.11.2.3.6 Appendancies
- 2.11.2.3.7 Relative Terms
- 2.11.2.3.8 "Substantially" and "About"
- 2.11.2.3.9 Omnibus Claims
- 2.11.2.3.9A Omnibus Claims
- 2.11.2.3.10 Swiss Claims
- 2.11.2.3.11 Product by Process Claims
- 2.11.2.3.12 Parametric Claims
- 2.11.2.1 The Addressee
- 2.11.2.2 Rules of Construction
- 2.11.2.2.1 Construction of Patent Specifications a Question of Law
- 2.11.2.2.2 Words are Given their Plain Meaning
- 2.11.2.2.3 Read the Specification as a Whole
- 2.11.2.2.3A Read the Specification as a Whole
- 2.11.2.2.4 Purposive Construction
- 2.11.2.2.5 Dictionary Principle
- 2.11.2.2.6 Reject the Absurd
- 2.11.2.2.7 The Description Construed as a Technical Document
- 2.11.2.2.8 Errors, Mistakes, Omissions
- 2.11.2.4 What is the Invention?
- 2.11.2.4.1 General Considerations
- 2.11.2.4.2 Approach in Lockwood v Doric
- 2.11.2.4.3 Consistory Clause
- 2.11.2.4.3A Consistory Clause
- 2.11.2.4.4 Requirement for Critical Analysis
- 2.11.2.4.5 "Essential Features" of the Invention
- 2.11.2.4A What is the Invention?
- 2.11.3 Full Description, Best Method
- 2.11.3.1 Date for Determining Full Description
- 2.11.3.2 Can the Nature of the Invention be Ascertained?
- 2.11.3.3 Compliance with Subsection 40(2) is a Question of Fact
- 2.11.3.4 Enabling Disclosures
- 2.11.3.5 Effort Required to Perform the Invention
- 2.11.3.6 Different Aspects Claimed in Different Claims
- 2.11.3.7 Inclusion of References
- 2.11.3.8 Trade Marks in Specifications
- 2.11.3.9 Colour Drawings and Photographs
- 2.11.3.10 Claims as Basis of Disclosure
- 2.11.3.11 Contravention of Laws of Nature - e.g. Perpetual Motion Machines
- 2.11.3.12 Relative Terms
- 2.11.3.13 Starting Materials
- 2.11.3.14 Cyclic Inventions
- 2.11.3.15 Biological Inventions and the Budapest Treaty
- 2.11.3.16 Distinction Between Lack of Full Description, Inutility and False Suggestion
- 2.11.3.17 Best Method of Performing the Invention
- 2.11.3.18 At Least One Method Must be Disclosed
- 2.11.3.19 Only One Preferred Embodiment is Required
- 2.11.3A Clear Enough and Complete Enough Disclosure
- 2.11.3.1A Date for Determining Clear Enough and Complete Enough Disclosure
- 2.11.3.3A Compliance with Subsection 40(2) is a Question of Fact
- 2.11.3.4A Principles for Examination
- 2.11.3.4.1A Clarity of Disclosure
- 2.11.3.4.2A Section 40 Enabling Disclosures
- 2.11.3.4.3A Undue Burden
- 2.11.3.7A Inclusion of References
- 2.11.3.8A Trade Marks in Specifications
- 2.11.3.9A Colour Drawings, Graphics and Photographs
- 2.11.3.10A Claims as Basis of Disclosure
- 2.11.3.11A Contravention of Laws of Nature - e.g. Perpetual Motion Machines
- 2.11.3.12A Relative Terms
- 2.11.3.14A Cyclic Inventions
- 2.11.3.15A Biological Inventions and the Budapest Treaty
- 2.11.3.17A Best Method of Performing the Invention
- 2.11.3.18A At Least One Method Must be Disclosed
- 2.11.3.19A Only One Preferred Embodiment is Required
- 2.11.4 Claims Define the Invention
- 2.11.4A Claims Define the Invention
- 2.11.5 Claims are Clear
- 2.11.5.1 Length of Claim
- 2.11.5.2 One Sentence
- 2.11.5.3 Redundant Claims
- 2.11.5.4 Different Combinations of Integers
- 2.11.5.5 Dictionary Definitions
- 2.11.5.6 Cross-References
- 2.11.5.6A Cross-References
- 2.11.5.7 Trade marks in claims
- 2.11.5.7A Trade Marks in Claims
- 2.11.5.8 Disclaimers
- 2.11.5.9 Imprecise Terms - e.g. "About"
- 2.11.5.10 Appendancy Issues
- 2.11.6 Claims are Succinct
- 2.11.7 Claims are Fairly Based
- 2.11.7.1 General Principles
- 2.11.7.2 Sub-Tests for Fair Basis
- 2.11.7.3 Relationship Between the Invention Described and the Invention Claimed
- 2.11.7.4 Only Disclosure is in a Claim
- 2.11.7.5 Alternatives in a Claim
- 2.11.7.6 Claiming by Result
- 2.11.7.7 Reach-Through Claims
- 2.11.7.8 Claims to Alloys
- 2.11.7A Support for the Claims
- 2.11.7.1A Principles for Examination
- 2.11.7.2A Subsection 40(2)(a) 'Clear and Complete Disclosure' v Subsection 40(3) 'Support'
- 2.11.7.3A Inconsistency Between the Invention Disclosed and the Invention Claimed
- 2.11.7.4A Support in View of Proposed Amendments
- 2.11.7.5A Alternatives in a Claim
- 2.11.7.6A Claiming by Result
- 2.11.7.7A Reach-Through Claims
- 2.11.7.8A Claims to Alloys
- 2.11.7.9A Broad or Speculative Claims
- 2.11.7.10A Support Required for Pharmaceutical Inventions and Methods of Treatment
- 2.11.8 Claims Relate to One Invention Only - Lack of Unity
- 2.11.9 Title of the Specification
- 2.11.10 Provisional Specifications
- 2.11.10A Provisional Specifications
- 2.11.11 Complete Applications Associated with Provisional Applications
- 2.11.11A Complete Applications Associated with Provisional Applications
- 2.11.12 Complete Application Treated as a Provisional
- 2.11A Annex A - Examples: Subsections 40(2)(a) and 40(3)
- 2.11A Annex B - Summary of the Clear Enough and Complete Enough Disclosure, Support and Useful (Utility) Provisions
- 2.12 Priority Dates and Filing Dates
- 2.12.1 Priority Dates
- 2.12.1.1 Priority Date of Claims
- 2.12.1.1A Priority Date of Claims
- 2.12.1.2 Priority Date Issues Specific to Associated Applications
- 2.12.1.2A Priority Date Issues Specific to Associated Applications
- 2.12.1.3 Priority Date Issues Specific to Convention Applications
- 2.12.1.3A Priority Date Issues Specific to Convention Applications
- 2.12.1.4 Priority Date Issues Relating to Amended Claims
- 2.12.1.4A Priority Date Issues Relating to Amended Claims
- 2.12.2 Filing Dates
- 2.15 Acceptance of Standard Patent Applications
- 2.15.7 Exending the Time for Acceptance
- 2.15.7.1 Objections Based on "Whole of Contents"
- 2.15.7.2 Objections Based on a Section 27 Notice
- 2.15.7.3 Request for Corrected Translation or Certificate of Verification
- 2.15.7.4 Request for Basic Specification
- 2.15.7.5 Entitlement Disputes During Examination
- 2.15.7.6 Action by a Court or Tribunal
- 2.15.1 Introduction
- 2.15.2 Misleading Unfair or Derogatory References
- 2.15.3 Processes Operated Outside the Jurisdiction of Australian Law
- 2.15.4 Clear Reports
- 2.15.5 Revocation of Acceptance
- 2.15.6 Time for Acceptance
- 2.15.8 Postponement of Acceptance
- 2.17 Publications
- 2.17.1 Significance of Publication
- 2.17.2 Date of Publication
- 2.17.3 OPI Notified by Error
- 2.17.4 Obtaining OPI Date
- 2.17.5 Published Documents
- 2.17.6 Publication Date of PCT and Foreign Specifications for Citation Purposes
- 2.18 Multiple Applications (Sections 64(2) and 101B)
- 2.18.3 Examination Reports
- 2.18.1 Introduction
- 2.18.2 Practice
- 2.18.4 Requirement that Inventors be the Same
- 2.18.5 Inventions Claimed in a Claim
- 2.18.6 Same Invention
- 2.18.7 Priority Dates
- 2.18.8 Additionals/Divisionals
- 2.18.9 Omnibus Claims
- Annex A - Bar-to-Grant Letter
- 2.19 Patents of Addition (Chapter 7)
- 2.19.1 Applications for Patents of Addition
- 2.19.1.1 Introduction
- 2.19.1.2 Neither Can be an Innovation Patent
- 2.19.1.3 Conditions of Filing
- 2.19.1.4 Patent Must be in Force
- 2.19.1.5 Fees
- 2.19.1.6 Authorisation From Parent Application
- 2.19.1.7 Main Invention Ownership Change
- 2.19.1.8 One Parent Only
- 2.19.1.9 Plural Additional Applications
- 2.19.1.10 Additional to an Additional
- 2.19.1.11 May be Both an Additional and Divisional
- 2.19.2 Examination Procedure
- 2.19.3 Improvement and Modification
- 2.19.4 Amendments Add
- 2.19.5 Timing Provisions
- 2.19.6 Differentiation From the Parent
- 2.19.7 Considering Parent File During Examination
- Annex A - Procedural Outline to Patents of Addition Examination
- 2.20 National Phase Applications
- 2.20.3 Patent Request and Entitlement
- 2.20.4 Complete Specification in a Foreign Language
- 2.20.4.1 General Considerations
- 2.20.4.2 Translation Supplied by the Applicant
- 2.20.4.3 Translation Supplied by the International Bureau
- 2.20.5 Priority Considerations
- 2.20.5.1 Priority Sources
- 2.20.5.1A Priority Sources
- 2.20.5.2 Obtaining and Considering Priority Documents
- Annexes
- Annex A - Examination of National Phase Applications: Indicators of Special or Different Considerations
- Annex B - Applicant and Inventor Details as Shown on PCT Pamphlet Front Page
- Annex C - Declaration Under Rule 4.17
- Annex D - Verification of Translation
- Annex E - PCT Pamphlet Front Page
- Annex F - Amended Claims Format
- 2.20.1 Introduction
- 2.20.1.1 Definitions of Terms
- 2.20.1.2 Key Features of the Legislation
- 2.20.1.2A Key Features of the Legislation
- 2.20.1.3 National Phase Preliminaries
- 2.20.1.3A National Phase Preliminaries
- 2.20.1.4 Formality Requirements
- 2.20.1.4A Formalities Check
- 2.20.2 Classification
- 2.20.6 National Examination Where the ISR is Available
- 2.20.7 National Examination Where the ISR is Missing
- 2.20.8 Use of IPRP
- 2.20.9 According International Filing Dates and Article 25 Applications
- 2.20.10 Amendments and Corrections Prior to Examination
- 2.20.10.1 Determining Whether Amendments Made Under Articles and Rules of the PCT are Considered During Examination
- 2.20.10.1.1 General Provisions
- 2.20.10.1.1A General Provisions
- 2.20.10.1.2 Determining Whether Article 19 and Article 34 Amendments are Considered During Examination
- 2.20.10.1.2A Determining Whether Article 19 and Article 34 Amendments are Considered During Examination
- 2.20.10.1.3 The IASR
- 2.20.10.1.4 The IASF
- 2.20.10.2 Formality Considerations
- 2.20.10.3 Article 19 Amendments
- 2.20.10.4 Article 34 Amendments
- 2.20.10.5 Translation of Amendments
- 2.20.10.6 Amendments Resulting in a Claim to New Matter
- 2.20.10.7 Rule 91 Amendments
- 2.20.10.8 Rule 92bis Amendments
- 2.20.10.9 Corrected Versions of Pamphlet and IPRPII
- 2.20.11 Amendments During Examination
- 2.20.11A Amendments During Examination
- 2.20.12 Chapter 15 Applications (Sections 147 to 153)
- 2.21 Convention Applications
- 2.21.2 Convention Countries
- 2.21.2.1 Convention Country Listing
- 2.21.2.1A Convention Country Listing
- 2.21.2.2 Basic Applications Filed Before Intergovernmental Organisations
- 2.21.2.3 Convention Country Status Change
- 2.21.2.3A Convention Country Status Change
- 2.21.3 Making Convention Applications
- 2.21.3.1 General Requirements
- 2.21.3.2 Who May Apply
- 2.21.3.3 Basic Applications
- 2.21.3.4 Timing Provisions Convention
- 2.21.3.5 Basic Application Outside 12 Month Convention Period
- 2.21.3.5A Basic Application Outside 12 Month Convention Period
- 2.21.3.6 Basic Applications Having a Parent Application
- 2.21.3.7 Patent Requests and Entitlement
- 2.21.3.8 Basic Specifications
- 2.21.3.9 Converting Convention Applications to Non-Convention, and Vice Versa
- 2.21.3.10 Translation Requirements
- 2.21.3.11 Date of Basic Application
- 2.21.3.12 Convention Priority Dates
- 2.21.3.12A Convention Priority Dates
- 2.21.1 Introduction
- 2.22 Re-Examination
- 2.22.3 When Re-Examination Applies
- 2.22.3.1 Between Acceptance and Grant (Applications for Standard Patents)
- 2.22.3.2 Post-Grant (Standard and Innovation Patents)
- 2.22.3.3 Re-examination of Standard Applications and Innovation Patents
- 2.22.4 Re-Examination Consideration
- 2.22.4.1 Scope of the Consideration
- 2.22.4.2 Re-Examination Request
- 2.22.4.3 Material Considered During Re-Examination
- 2.22.4.4 Re-Examination in Light of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL)
- 2.22.5 Re-Examination Report
- 2.22.5.1 Initial Report
- 2.22.5.2 Statement under Section 99 or Section 101H
- 2.22.5.3 Copy of the Statement under Section 99 or Section 101H
- 2.22.5.4 Subsequent Adverse Reports
- 2.22.5.5 Proposed Amendments are Allowable
- 2.22.5.6 Proposed Amendments are not Allowable
- 2.22.5.7 Supervision of Reports
- 2.22.6 Completion of Re-Examination Process
- 2.22.6.1 Completion of Re-Examination in an Opposition Proceeding
- 2.22.6.2 Conclusion of Re-Examination Otherwise
- 2.22.8 Refusal to Grant a Patent Following Re-examination
- 2.22.9 Revocation of Patent Following Re-examination
- 2.22.9.1 Decision by the Commissioner
- 2.22.9.2 Where Proceedings are Pending
- 2.22.9.3 Appeal by the Patentee
- 2.22.9.4 Appeal by a Third Party
- 2.22.1 Introduction
- 2.22.2 Transitional Provisions
- 2.22.7 Copy of Report on Re-Examination
- Annex A - Re-examination Processing
- Annex B - Intention to Re-Examine Letter
- Annex C - Re-Examination Checklist
- 2.23 Amendments
- 2.23.2 General Provisions - Section 104 Amendments
- 2.23.2.1 Who May Request Amendment
- 2.23.2.2 When Amendment May Be Requested
- 2.23.2.3 What Documents Can Be Amended
- 2.23.2.4 Withdrawal of Amendment Request
- 2.23.2.5 Multiple Requests for Amendment
- 2.23.2.6 National Phase Applications
- 2.23.2.7 Priority in Reporting on Voluntary Requests to Amend
- 2.23.2.8 Unfinalised Proposed Amendments Prior to Examination
- 2.23.3 Formalities
- 2.23.3.1 Form of Request to Amend
- 2.23.3.2 The Document to be Amended
- 2.23.3.3 When Amendments are OPI
- 2.23.3.4 Amendments Arising Out of Decisions or Directions Under Appeal
- 2.23.3.5 Relevant Proceedings Pending
- 2.23.3.6 Consent of Exclusive Licensee or Mortgagee Required
- 2.23.3.7 Requirements in Relation to Providing Reasons for Proposed Amendments
- 2.23.3.8 Form Amendments Should Take
- 2.23.3.9 Amending a Complete Specification Under Section 104 to Comply with a Regulation 3.2A Direction
- 2.23.3.10 Incorporating Amendments into the Specification
- 2.23.3.11 Amendments to Amino Acid and/or Nucleotide Sequences in Electronic Form
- 2.23.4 Fees
- 2.23.4.1 Fees Required for Amendment Requests
- 2.23.4.2 Request to Amend Where Patent/Application is not in Force
- 2.23.5 Granting Leave to Amend/Allowing the Amendments
- 2.23.5.1 Granting Leave to Amend
- 2.23.5.2 Publishing a Notice of the Granting of Leave to Amend
- 2.23.5.3 Allowing Amendments After Granting Leave
- 2.23.5.4 Allowing Amendments Upon Acceptance of a Patent Request and Complete
- 2.23.5.5 Allowing Amendments Immediately Prior to OPI
- 2.23.5.6 Revocation of Leave to Amend
- 2.23.9 Allowability Under Section 102(2) etc
- 2.23.9.1 General Comments
- 2.23.9.1A General Comments
- 2.23.9.2 Meaning of fall within the scope of the claims
- 2.23.9.3 Allowability Under Section 102(2)(a)
- 2.23.9.4 Broadening the Scope of the Claims
- 2.23.9.5 Allowability and Omnibus Claims
- 2.23.9.5A Allowability and Omnibus Claims
- 2.23.9.6 Allowability Under Section 102(2)(b)
- 2.23.10 "Clerical Error" and "Obvious Mistake"
- 2.23.10.1 General Comments
- 2.23.10.2 Clerical Error
- 2.23.10.3 Obvious Mistake
- 2.23.10.4 Evidence Required to Prove a Clerical Error or Obvious Mistake
- 2.23.11 Amendments After the Grant of a Patent
- 2.23.12 Other Allowability Issues Concerning Amendments to Complete Specifications
- 2.23.12.1 Amendments Relating to Micro-Organisms
- 2.23.12.2 Amendments Otherwise not Allowable to a Complete Specification
- 2.23.14 Amendments During Section 59 Opposition and Section 101M Opposition Proceedings
- 2.23.14.4 Considering the Amendments
- 2.23.14.4.1 Task Priority
- 2.23.14.4.2 Proposed Amendments are Allowable
- 2.23.14.4.3 Proposed Amendments are not Allowable
- 2.23.14.4.4 Further Proposed Amendments
- 2.23.14.4.5 Dealing with Comments
- 2.23.14.1 General Comments
- 2.23.14.2 Issuing the Invitation
- 2.23.14.3 (reserved)
- 2.23.14.5 Amendments as a Result of a Decision
- 2.23.14.6 Opposing Allowance of the Amendments
- 2.23.14.7 Amendments Where Opposition Decision is Being Appealed
- 2.23.15 Opposition to Amendments
- Annexes
- Annex A - Section 104 Amendments During Opposition Proceedings: Check Sheet
- Annex B - Guidelines for Completing the Voluntary Section 104 Allowance Form
- 2.23.1 Introduction
- 2.23.6 Amendments to Complete Specifications
- 2.23.7 Allowability of Amendments to Complete Specifications
- 2.23.7A Allowability of Amendments to Complete Specifications
- 2.23.8 Allowability under Section 102(1)
- 2.23.8A Allowability Under Section 102(1)
- 2.23.13 Amendment of a Patent Request or of Other Filed Documents
- 2.23.13.1 Amendment of Patent Request
- 2.23.13.2 Amending a Standard Patent Request to an Innovation Patent
- 2.23.13.3 Amending a Non-Convention Patent Request to a Convention Patent Request
- 2.23.13.4 Amending a Convention Patent Request to a Non-Convention Patent Request
- 2.23.13.5 Amending Convention Particulars on a Patent Request
- 2.23.13.6 Adding a Second or Subsequent Basic Application to a Convention
- 2.23.13.7 Amending a Patent Request to a Patent Request for a Patent of Addition
- 2.23.13.8 Amendments to a Provisional Specification
- 2.23.13.8A Amendments to a Provisional Specification
- 2.23.13.9 Amending a Request for Examination
- 2.23.13.10 Amendments to "other filed documents"
- 2.23.16 Amendment of Refused Application
- 2.24 Requesting and Directing Examination, Withdrawal, Lapsing, Extension of Term
- 2.24.1 Requesting and Directing Examination
- 2.24.2 Withdrawal of Applications (Section 141, Regulation 13.1A)
- 2.24.2.1 Withdrawal Opportunity and Effect
- 2.24.2.2 The Request for Withdrawal
- 2.24.2.3 PCT Application
- 2.24.2.4 Stated Disinterest in Proceeding with the Application
- 2.24.2.5 Indexing if Withdrawn After OPI
- 2.24.2.6 Amendments Proposed After Withdrawn
- 2.24.2.7 Related Applications
- 2.24.3 Lapsing of an Application
- 2.24.3.1 Lapsing Under Section 142
- 2.24.3.2 Lapsing for Non-payment of Continuation Fee
- 2.24.3.3 Lapsing Under Section 148
- 2.24.3.4 Lapsing Under Regulations 3.2A(5) and 3.2B(3)
- 2.24.3.5 Lapsing under Regulation 22.2B
- 2.24.4 Extension of Term (Chapter 6, Part 3)
- 2.24.5 Dealing with Lapsed, Withdrawn, Refused, Revoked, Ceased and Expired Cases
- 2.25 The Register of Patents (Chapter 19)
- 2.25.1 The Register
- 2.25.2 Entries in the Register
- 2.25.3 Registration of, and Amendment to, Particulars
- 2.25.4 Correction of the Register
- 2.25.5 Obtaining Information from Register
- 2.26 Employees, Delegations, Administration
- 2.26.1 Restrictions on Patent Office Staff (Sections 182-185)
- 2.26.1.1 Trafficking in Inventions, Trafficking Exemptions
- 2.26.1.2 Provision of Advice
- 2.26.1.3 Helping to Prepare Documents
- 2.26.1.4 Use of Search Material and Information
- 2.26.2 Conflict of Interest
- 2.26.3 Information Obtainable From the Commissioner (Section 194)
- 2.26.4 Delegations (Section 209)
- 2.26.4.1 Statutory Provisions
- 2.26.4.2 Types of Delegations Made by the Commissioner
- 2.26.4.3 Remaking Delegations
- 2.26.4.4 Revoking Delegations
- 2.26.4.5 General Issues Regarding Delegations
- 2.26.4.6 Preparation of Delegations
- 2.26.4.7 Implied Delegations
- 2.26.5 Secret Cases
- 2.27 Payment of Fees (Section 227)
- 2.27.1 Prescribed Fees
- 2.27.2 Fee Payment Basis
- 2.27.3 Fees Not Paid or Requested
- 2.27.4 When Refund or Transfer Not Available
- 2.27.5 Actioning of Requests for Refund or Exemption
- 2.27.6 Mention of Fee Treatment in Examiner's Report
- 2.27.7 Error or Omission in the Patent Office
- 2.27.8 Continuation Fee Timing
- 2.27.9 Exemption From Fees
- 2.27.10 Refund of Certain Fees Regulation 22.7(1)
- 2.28 Transitional and Savings Provisions
- 2.28.1 Introduction
- 2.28.2 Provisions of the Patents Act 1990 (as in Force Immediately Before 15 April 2013)
- 2.28.3 Patent Applications Filed, and Patents Granted, Under the Patents Act 1952
- 2.30 Patent Deed
- 2.31 Innovation Patents
- 2.31.1 Features of the System
- 2.31.1.1 Introduction
- 2.31.1.2 Filing
- 2.31.1.3 Formalities Check
- 2.31.1.4 Acceptance and Grant
- 2.31.1.5 Examination
- 2.31.1.6 Certification
- 2.31.1.7 Opposition
- 2.31.1.8 Re-Examination
- 2.31.1.9 Ceasing/Expiring
- 2.31.1.10 Amendments
- 2.31.1.11 Notification by Third Parties
- 2.31.2 Types of Innovation Patent Application
- 2.31.2.1 Section 79B and Section 79C Divisional Applications
- 2.31.2.2 Association with Provisional Applications
- 2.31.2.3 Patents of Addition Innovation
- 2.31.2.4 Convention Applications
- 2.31.2.5 International (PCT) Applications
- 2.31.2.6 Parallel Applications
- 2.31.3 Formalities Check for Innovation Patents
- 2.31.4 Examination
- 2.31.4.5 Ground (2): Subsection 18(1A)
- 2.31.4.5.1 Requirements
- 2.31.4.5.2 Patentable Subject Matter (Manner of Manufacture)
- 2.31.4.5.3 Novelty
- 2.31.4.5.4 Innovative Step
- 2.31.4.5.4A Innovative Step
- 2.31.4.1 Introduction
- 2.31.4.2 Period for Examination to be Carried Out
- 2.31.4.3 Grounds of Examination
- 2.31.4.3A Grounds of Examination
- 2.31.4.4 Ground (1): Section 40
- 2.31.4.6 Ground (3): Subsections 18(2) and (3)
- 2.31.4.7 Amendments
- Annex A - Procedural Outline for Innovation Patent Application Formalities Check by Examiners
- Annex B - Procedural Outline for Examination of an Innovation Patent
- Annex C - Key Features of Innovation Patent System
- 2.1 General Approach to Examination
- 2.1.6 Examination and Report Requirements
- 2.1.6.2 Examination and Level of Report Detail
- 2.1.6.2.1 Clarity
- 2.1.6.2.2 Full Description
- 2.1.6.2.2A Clear Enough and Complete Enough Disclosure
- 2.1.6.2.3 Fair Basis
- 2.1.6.2.3A Support
- 2.1.6.2.4 Lack of Unity
- 2.1.6.2.5 Patentability Issues Including Patentable Subject Matter (Manner of Manufacture)
- 2.1.6.2.6 Novelty and Inventive Step
- 2.1.6.1 Overview
- 2.1.7 Citations
- 2.1.7.1 Discussion of Citations
- 2.1.7.2 Identifying Citations
- 2.1.7.3 Assertion of Common General Knowledge and Mosaicing
- 2.1.7.4 Citing Many Citations
- 2.1.7.5 Non-Patent Literature
- 2.1.7.6 Providing Copies of Patent Documents
- 2.1.7.7 Unavailable or Untranslatable Citations
- 2.1.9 Guidelines for Using IPRPI/IPRPIIs and Other Foreign Examination Reports (FERs) in Examination
- 2.1.9.4 FERs and Report Formulation
- 2.1.9.4.1 Objections Based on FER
- 2.1.9.4.2 Identifying Citations, Multiple Citations
- 2.1.9.4.3 New Citations at Further Report
- 2.1.9.1 Introduction
- 2.1.9.2 FER Retrieval
- 2.1.9.3 FER Validation
- 2.1.9.3.1 Claim Comparison
- 2.1.9.3.2 Not All Claims Previously Searched and/or Examined
- 2.1.9.3.2A Not All Claims Previously Searched and/or Examined
- 2.1.9.3.3 Validation of Novelty and Inventive Step Findings
- 2.1.9.3.4 Law and Practice Differences
- 2.1.9.3.4A Law and Practice Differences
- 2.1.9.3.5 Other Considerations Independent of FER Validity
- 2.1.9.5 FERs and Lack of Unity
- 2.1.9.6 FERs and Complex Cases
- 2.1.1 Introduction
- 2.1.2 Searching and Use of IPRPI/IPRPIIs and Other Foreign Examination Reports
- 2.1.3 Flexible Approach for Complex Cases
- 2.1.4 Restriction of the Extent of the Report
- 2.1.4A Restriction of the Extent of the Report
- 2.1.5 Inconsistent or Piecemeal Examination
- 2.1.8 Furthers
- Annex A - Open Patent Services (OPS) FER Process
- 2.6 Applicants and Nominated Persons, Patent Requests, Entitlement
- 2.6.2 Patent Requests
- 2.6.2.1 The Request
- 2.6.2.2 Amendment of a Request
- 2.6.2.3 Name of the Applicant and Inventor
- 2.6.2.4 Address for Correspondence
- 2.6.2.5 Address for Service
- 2.6.2.6 Details of Related Applications
- 2.6.3 Entitlement
- 2.6.3.1 Notices of Entitlement
- 2.6.3.2 Identification of the Application
- 2.6.3.3 Who Can Make the Notice
- 2.6.3.4 Statements of Devolution
- 2.6.3.5 Section 15(1)(b) - Service Agreements
- 2.6.4 Changing the Applicant or Nominated Person
- 2.6.4.1 General Considerations
- 2.6.4.2 Section 113 Amendments (Assignment, Agreement or Operation of Law)
- 2.6.4.3 Section 104 Amendments
- 2.6.1 Applicants and Nominated Persons
- Annex A - Examples of Legal Persons
- Annex B - Examples of Organisations of Uncertain Status as Legal Persons
- 2.13 Examination
- 2.13.2 Applications in a State of Lapse, or Lapsed
- 2.13.2.1 Forms of Lapsing
- 2.13.2.2 Lapsing Prior to Issuing First Report
- 2.13.2.3 Lapsing at Further Report
- 2.13.4 Request for Examination
- 2.13.4.1 Request Procedures
- 2.13.4.2 Order of Examination
- 2.13.4.3 Expedited Examination
- 2.13.4.4 Expedited Examination Under the Global Patent Prosecution Highway
- 2.13.4.5 Expedited Examination Under the IP Australia-European Patent Office Patent Prosecution Highway
- 2.13.5 Stringency of Tests During Examination
- 2.13.5.1 Introduction
- 2.13.5.1A Introduction
- 2.13.5.2 Balance of Probabilities
- 2.13.5.2A Balance of Probabilities
- 2.13.5.3 Benefit of Doubt
- 2.13.7 Amendments
- 2.13.7.1 Amendments in Anticipation
- 2.13.7.2 Notice of Incoming Amendments
- 2.13.7.3 Amendments in Partial Response to a Report
- 2.13.7.4 Suggesting Amendments
- 2.13.7.5 Late Filing of Amendments and Responses
- 2.13.11 Notices Under Section 27
- 2.13.13 Examining Cases Subject to a Prohibition Order
- 2.13.13.1 Statutory Basis
- 2.13.13.2 Initial Handling
- 2.13.13.3 Allocation and Handling of Cases
- 2.13.13.4 Searching Prohibited Cases
- 2.13.13.5 Recording Search/Classification Details
- 2.13.15 Preliminary Search and Opinion (PSO)
- 2.13.15.5 Opinion
- 2.13.15.5.1 Novelty and Inventive Step
- 2.13.15.5.2 Patentable Subject Matter
- 2.13.15.5.3 Other Issues
- 2.13.15.1 Introduction
- 2.13.15.2 Applicant Requested PSO
- 2.13.15.3 Amendments
- 2.13.15.4 Search Procedure
- 2.13.15.6 PSO Form Completion
- 2.13.15.7 Response to PSO
- Annexes
- Annex A - Procedural Outline for Full Examination of a Standard Patent Application
- Annex B - Guidelines for Completing the Final Report Form
- 2.13.1 Initial Considerations
- 2.13.3 Pending Section 223 Actions
- 2.13.6 Matters of Form
- 2.13.8 Review of Classification
- 2.13.9 Searching
- 2.13.10 (reserved)
- 2.13.12 Other Prescribed Matters
- 2.13.14 Copying of Material and Copyright Implications
- 2.14 Modified Examination
- 2.16 Petty Patents
- 2.29 Formalities and Forms
- 2.29.1 Introduction
- 2.29.2 Fitness for Reproduction
- 2.29.3 Numbering of Pages
- 2.29.4 Substitute Pages of Specifications
- 2.29.5 Substitute Documents
- 2.29.6 Units and Terminology
- 2.29.7 Forms
- 2.29.8 Return or Deletion of Filed Documents
- 2.29.9 Requirements for Amino Acids and Nucelotide Sequences on Compact Disc
- 2.29.10 Signature Requirements for Received Documents
- 2.29.11 Drawings, Graphics and Photographs
- 2.29.12 Scandalous Matter
- 2.29.13 Numbering of Claims
- Printable Version
- 3. Oppositions, Disputes and Extensions
- 3.1 Role and Powers of the Commissioner in Hearings
- 3.2 Opposition, Disputes and Other Proceedings - Procedural Summaries
- 3.2.1 Section 59 - Opposition to Grant of a Standard Patent
- 3.2.1.1 Commencing the Opposition - Filing a Notice of Opposition
- 3.2.1.2 Filing the Statement of Grounds and Particulars
- 3.2.1.3 Evidence and Evidentiary Periods
- 3.2.1.4 Finalising the Opposition
- 3.2.2 Section 101M - Opposition to an Innovation Patent
- 3.2.2.1 Commencing the Opposition - Filing the Opposition Documents
- 3.2.2.2 Evidence and Evidentiary Periods
- 3.2.2.3 Finalising the Opposition
- 3.2.3 Section 75(1) - Opposition to an Extension of Term of a Pharmaceutical Patent
- 3.2.3.1 Commencing the Opposition - Filing a Notice of Opposition
- 3.2.3.2 Filing the Statement of Grounds and Particulars
- 3.2.3.3 Evidence and Evidentiary Periods
- 3.2.3.4 Finalising the Opposition
- 3.2.4 Section 104(4) - Opposition to a Request to Amend a Filed Document
- 3.2.4.1 Commencing the Opposition - Filing a Notice of Opposition
- 3.2.4.2 Filing the Statement of Grounds and Particulars
- 3.2.4.3 Evidence and Evidentiary Periods
- 3.2.4.4 Finalising the Opposition
- 3.2.5 Section 223(6) - Opposition to an Extension of Time under Subsection 223(2) or 223(2A)
- 3.2.5.1 Commencing the Opposition - Filing a Notice of Opposition
- 3.2.5.2 Filing the Statement of Grounds and Particulars
- 3.2.5.3 Evidence and Evidentiary Periods
- 3.2.5.4 Finalising the Opposition
- 3.2.6 Reg 22.21(4) - Opposition to Grant of a Licence
- 3.2.6.1 Commencing the Opposition - Filing a Notice of Opposition
- 3.2.6.2 Filing the Statement of Grounds and Particulars
- 3.2.6.3 Evidence and Evidentiary Periods
- 3.2.6.4 Finalising the Opposition
- 3.2.7 Sections 17 & 32 - Disputes Between Applicants and Co-Owners
- 3.2.8 Entitlement - Sections 33, 34, 35, 36 and 191A
- 3.3 Directions
- 3.3.1 Directions in Opposition Proceedings
- 3.3.1.1 Direction to Stay an Opposition Pending Another Action
- 3.3.1.2 Further and Better Particulars
- 3.3.1.3 Time for Filing Evidence in a Substantive Opposition
- 3.3.1.4 Time for Filing Evidence in a Procedural Opposition
- 3.3.1.5 General Conduct of Proceedings
- 3.3.1.6 Further Directions
- 3.3.2 Directions that an Application Proceed in Different Name(s) - Section 113
- 3.4 Opposition Documents - Requirements and Amendments
- 3.4.1 The Notice of Opposition
- 3.4.2 The Statement of Grounds and Particulars
- 3.4.3 Amending Opposition Documents
- 3.4.4 Filing Opposition Documents
- 3.5 Evidence
- 3.5.1 Presentation of Evidence
- 3.5.1.1 Written Evidence and Declarations
- 3.5.1.2 Oral Evidence
- 3.5.1.3 Physical Evidence - Special Considerations
- 3.5.2 Admissibility of Evidence
- 3.5.3 Evidence Filed Out of Time
- 3.6 Production of Documents, Summonsing Witnesses
- 3.6.1 Requests for the Commissioner to Exercise Powers under Section 210(a) and (c)
- 3.6.2 Basis for Issuing a Summons
- 3.6.3 Basis for Requiring Production
- 3.6.4 Reasonable Expenses
- 3.6.5 Complying with the Notice or Summons, Reasonable Excuses
- 3.6.6 Sanctions for Non-Compliance
- 3.6.7 Schedule to Requests for Summons or Notice to Produce
- 3.7 Withdrawal and Dismissal of an Opposition
- 3.7.1 Withdrawal of an Opposition
- 3.7.2 Dismissal of an Opposition
- 3.7.2.1 Requests for Dismissal
- 3.7.2.2 Dismissal on the Initiative of the Commissioner
- 3.7.2.3 Reasons for Dismissal
- 3.7.3 Withdrawal of an Opposed Application
- 3.8 Hearings and Decisions
- 3.8.2 Hearings Procedure
- 3.8.2.1 Overview of Proceedings
- 3.8.2.2 Adjournment of Hearings
- 3.8.2.3 Contact with Parties Outside of Hearing
- 3.8.2.4 Hearings Involving Confidential Material
- 3.8.2.5 Consultation with Other Hearing Officers
- 3.8.2.6 Hearings and the Police
- 3.8.3 Ex Parte Hearings
- 3.8.4 Natural Justice and Bias
- 3.8.4.1 Rules
- 3.8.4.2 Waiving of Objection of Bias by Standing by until Decision Issued
- 3.8.4.3 Bias as a Result of Contact with Parties Outside of Hearing
- 3.8.4.4 Bias as a Result of Other Proceedings Involving the Same Parties
- 3.8.6 Decisions
- 3.8.6.1 Written Decisions
- 3.8.6.2 Time for Issuing a Decision
- 3.8.6.3 Publication of Decisions
- 3.8.6.4 Rectification of Errors or Omissions in Decisions
- 3.8.6.5 Revocation of Decisions
- 3.8.8 Final Determinations
- 3.8.8.1 Overview of Proceedings
- 3.8.8.2 Applicant Does Not Propose Amendments
- 3.8.8.3 Opponent Withdraws the Opposition
- 3.8.9 Quality
- 3.8.10 Appointment of Hearing Officers and Assistant Hearing Officers, Hearing Officer Standards Panel, Hearing Officer Delegations
- 3.8.10.1 Hearing Officers
- 3.8.10.2 Assistant Hearing Officers
- 3.8.10.3 Hearing Officer Standards Panel
- 3.8.10.4 Hearing Officer Delegations
- 3.8.1 Setting Down Hearings
- 3.8.1.1 Setting of Hearing
- 3.8.1.2 Location and Options for Appearing
- 3.8.1.3 Hours of a Hearing
- 3.8.1.4 Hearing Fee
- 3.8.1.5 Who May Appear at a Hearing?
- 3.8.1.6 Relevant Court Actions Pending
- 3.8.5 Principles of Conduct
- 3.8.5.1 Lawfulness
- 3.8.5.2 Fairness
- 3.8.5.3 Rationality
- 3.8.5.4 Openness
- 3.8.5.5 Diligence and Efficiency
- 3.8.5.6 Courtesy and Integrity
- 3.8.7 Further Hearings
- 3.9 Costs
- 3.9.1 Principles in Awarding Costs
- 3.9.2 Scale of Costs, Variation of the Scale
- 3.9.3 Awarding Costs, Taxation
- 3.9.4 Security for Costs
- 3.9.5 Exemplary Situations in Awarding Costs
- 3.10 The Register of Patents
- 3.10.1 What is the Register?
- 3.10.2 Recording Particulars in the Register
- 3.10.2.1 Recording New Particulars in the Register
- 3.10.2.2 Change of Ownership
- 3.10.2.2.1 Assignment
- 3.10.2.2.2 Change of Name
- 3.10.2.2.3 Bankruptcy
- 3.10.2.2.4 Winding Up of Companies
- 3.10.2.2.5 Death of Patentee
- 3.10.2.3 Security Interests
- 3.10.2.4 Licences
- 3.10.2.5 Court Orders
- 3.10.2.6 Equitable Interests
- 3.10.2.7 Effect of Registration or Non-Registration
- 3.10.2.8 Trusts
- 3.10.2.9 False Entries in the Register
- 3.10.3 Amendment of the Register
- 3.11 Extensions of Time and Restoration of the Right of Priority
- 3.11.1 Extensions of Time - Section 223
- 3.11.1.1 Relevant Act
- 3.11.1.2 Subsection 223(1) - Office Error
- 3.11.1.2.1 Extensions under Subsection 223(1) to Gain Acceptance
- Annex A - Section 223(1) Extension of Time for Acceptance File Note
- 3.11.1.3 Subsection 223(2) - Error or Omission and Circumstances Beyond Control
- 3.11.1.3.1 The Law
- 3.11.1.3.2 Subsection 223(2)(a) - Error or Omission
- 3.11.1.3.3 Section 223(2)(b) - Circumstances Beyond Control
- 3.11.1.3.4 Filing a Request under Subsection 223(2)
- 3.11.1.3.5 The Commissioner's Discretion
- 3.11.1.4 Subsection 223(2A) - Despite Due Care
- 3.11.1.5 Common Deficiencies in Requests under Section 223(2) or (2A)
- 3.11.1.6 Advertising an Extension - Subsection 223(4)
- 3.11.1.7 Extension of Time for an Extension of Term
- 3.11.1.8 Grace Period Extensions
- 3.11.1.9 Extension of Time to Gain Acceptance
- 3.11.1.10 Examination Report Delayed or Not Received
- 3.11.1.11 Co-pending Section 104 Application - Budapest Treaty Details
- 3.11.1.12 Payment of Continuation or Renewal Fees Pending a Section 223 Applicaiton
- 3.11.1.13 Person Concerned: Change of Ownership
- 3.11.1.14 Date of a Patent Where an Extension of Time is Granted to Claim Priority
- 3.11.2 Extensions of Time - Reg 5.9
- 3.11.2.1 Requesting an Extension of Time
- 3.11.2.2 Application of the Law
- 3.11.2.3 Justification for the Extension
- 3.11.2.4 Discretionary Matters
- 3.11.2.5 Period of an Extension
- 3.11.2.6 A Hearing in Relation to an Extension
- 3.11.2.7 Parties Involved in Negotiations
- 3.11.2.8 Review of a Decision to Grant or Refuse an Extension
- 3.11.2.9 "Out of Time" Evidence
- 3.11.3 Extensions of Time - Reg 5.10 (as in force immediately before 15 April 2013)
- 3.11.4 Restoration of the Right of Priority under the PCT
- 3.12 Extension of Term of Standard Patents Relating to Pharmaceutical Substances
- 3.12.3 Processing an Application for an Extension of Term
- 3.12.3.1 Initial Processing
- 3.12.3.2 Consideration of the Application
- 3.12.3.3 Grant of Application for Extension of Term
- 3.12.3.4 Refusal of Application for Extension of Term
- 3.12.1 Section 70 Considerations
- 3.12.1.1 Pharmaceutical Substance per se
- 3.12.1.2 Meaning of Pharmaceutical Substance
- 3.12.1.3 Meaning of "when produced by a process that involves the use of recombinant DNA technology"
- 3.12.1.4 Meaning of "mixture or compound of substances"
- 3.12.1.5 Meaning of "in substance disclosed"
- 3.12.1.6 Meaning of "in substance fall within the scope of the claim"
- 3.12.1.7 Included in the Goods
- 3.12.1.8 First Regulatory Approval Date
- 3.12.2 Applying for an Extension of Term
- 3.12.2.1 Documentation Required
- 3.12.2.2 Time for Applying
- 3.12.2.3 Extension of Time to Apply for an Extension of Term
- 3.12.4 Calculating the Length of the Extension of Term
- 3.12.5 Patents of Addition
- 3.12.6 Divisional Applications
- 3.12.7 Opposition to Extension of Term
- 3.12.8 Relevant Court Proceedings Pending
- 3.12.9 Rectification of the Register
- 3.13 Documents not OPI - Orders for Inspection
- 3.13.1 Documents not-OPI by direction of the Commissioner - Regulation 4.3(2)(b)
- 3.13.2 Inspection of non-OPI documents
- 3.14 Appeals, AAT and Judicial Review, Other Court Actions Involving the Commissioner, Section 105 Amendments
- 3.14.1 Appeals to the Federal Court
- 3.14.2 AAT Review
- 3.14.3 Judicial Review
- 3.14.4 Other Court Actions Involving the Commissioner
- 3.14.5 Section 105 Amendments
- Printable Version
- 4. Classification, Searching and Information Technology
- 4.1 Searching
- Annexes
- Annex A - Comparison: Major Patent Document Database Content
- Annex D - Search Information Statement
- Annex E - Examples and Instructions for completing the SIS for Sequence and Chemical Structure Searches
- Annex F - When to Complete the Search Information Statement (SIS)
- Annex G - Japanese Translations
- Annex H - (reserved)
- Annex L - Establishing Publication Dates and Capturing Internet Citations
- Annex M - Guidelines for using the IEEE Enterprise Subscription
- Annex N - Guidelines for Searching Indian TKDL
- Annex O - Guidelines for Searching DeepDyve
- Annex P - The Role of the Three Person Team (3PT) in Searching
- Annex Q - Google Patents
- Annex R - Espacenet Guide
- Annex S - Japanese Classification
- 4.1.1 Objectives of the Search
- 4.1.2 Search Theory
- 4.1.3 Initial Search Considerations
- 4.1.3.1 Construction and the Inventive Concept
- 4.1.3.2 Earlier Search Results
- 4.1.3.3 Additional Searching
- 4.1.3.4 Top-Up Searching
- 4.1.3.5 Preliminary Search
- 4.1.3.6 Applicant and/or Inventor Name Searching
- 4.1.4 Development of the Search Strategy
- 4.1.4.1 Three Person Team (3PT)
- 4.1.4.2 Search Strategy Considerations
- 4.1.4.2.1 Independent Claims
- 4.1.4.2.2 Dependent Claims
- 4.1.4.2.3 Broad Claims
- 4.1.4.2.4 Reserving the Search
- 4.1.4.2.5 Controlled Language
- 4.1.4.3 Search Area
- 4.1.5 Conducting the Search
- 4.1.6 Recording the Search Details
- 4.3 IPC Distribution
- 4.3.1 IPC Sub-Class and Examination Sections
- 4.3.2 Section CHEM 1 - Technology Examined
- 4.3.3 Section CHEM 2 - Technology Examined
- 4.3.4 Section CHEM 3 - Technology Examined
- 4.3.5 Section CHEM 4 - Technology Examined
- 4.3.6 Section CHEM 5 - Technology Examined
- 4.3.7 Section ELEC 1 - Technology Examined
- 4.3.8 Section ELEC 2 - Technology Examined
- 4.3.9 Section ELEC 3 - Technology Examined
- 4.3.10 Section ELEC 4 - Technology Examined
- 4.3.11 Section MECH 1 - Technology Examined
- 4.3.12 Section MECH 2 - Technology Examined
- 4.3.13 Section MECH 3 - Technology Examined
- 4.3.14 Section MECH 4 - Technology Examined
- 4.3.15 Section MECH 5 - Technology Examined
- 4.6 Patent Family Member Searching
- 4.7 PATADMIN
- 4.7.4 Senior Examination and Supervising Examiner Menu
- 4.7.1 Introduction
- 4.7.2 Starting
- 4.7.3 Menu Items Details
- 4.8 STN
- 4.9 INTESS User Guide
- 4.9.3 INTESS Basics: Getting started, Workflow Diagram, Checklists and Searches
- 4.9.3.1 Workflow Diagrams
- 4.9.3.2 Getting Started
- 4.9.3.2.5 Objects
- 4.9.3.2.5.1 Objects - General Information
- 4.9.3.2.5.2 Names, Priority and RO/AU Admin Objects
- 4.9.3.2.5.3 PCT Search Object
- 4.9.3.2.5.4 PCT Exam Object
- 4.9.3.2.1 Logging On
- 4.9.3.2.2 PPBRG International Patent Case Management Folder
- 4.9.3.2.3 Alert Folder
- 4.9.3.2.4 Handy Folder
- 4.9.3.2.6 Keyboard Shortcuts
- 4.9.3.3 Checklists
- 4.9.3.3.1 International Distributor Process Checklist (New Work/Furthers)
- 4.9.3.3.2 INTESS Process Checklist
- 4.9.3.3.3 INTESS Checklist - Saving documents to INTESS for Canberra Users
- 4.9.3.3.4 INTESS Checklist - Saving documents to INTESS for Viper Users
- 4.9.3.3.5 What Catalogue fields do I need to fill out?
- 4.9.3.4 Searches in INTESS
- 4.9.4 International Work Distribution
- 4.9.4.1 Work Distribution
- 4.9.4.2 Updating Catalogue Fields for International Distribution
- 4.9.4.3 Notification by dropping an eCase Alias into the Alert Folder
- 4.9.5 Examiner Actions in INTESS
- 4.9.5.1 Basic Actions when Assigned a New or Further eCase
- 4.9.5.1.1 INTESS Procedure Overview when Assigned a New or Further eCase
- 4.9.5.1.2 Updating Catalogue Fields for a New Action
- 4.9.5.1.3 Updating Catalogue Fields for a Further Action
- 4.9.5.2 Document Storage
- 4.9.5.3 Saving Documents to Objective
- 4.9.5.4 Sending Documents to the PCT Unit for Processing and Dispatch
- 4.9.5.5 Document Naming Conventions in INTESS
- 4.9.6 Further Actions, New Material and Additional Correspondence (e.g. Invitation to Pay)
- 4.9.6.1 Further Actions and New Material
- 4.9.6.2 Invitation to Pay Additional Search/Exam fees
- 4.9.6.3 Refund of Fees
- 4.9.6.4 Request for Sequence Listing
- 4.9.6.5 Non-Establishment of ISR
- 4.9.6.6 SIS, Rule 91, Change in Abstract and other documents
- 4.9.7 FAQs
- 4.9.7.1 How do I add columns in the viewing window in INTESS?
- 4.9.7.2 How do I export folders/documents to the LAN drive?
- 4.9.7.3 (reserved)
- 4.9.7.4 How do I edit an existing document in INTESS?
- 4.9.7.5 How do I delete a document which has a corporate value?
- 4.9.7.6 What do I do with the eCase alias when I have finished with the eCase?
- 4.9.7.7 How do I add a note and transfer eCases to another section?
- 4.9.7.8 (reserved)
- 4.9.7.9 How do I email a link to an eCase?
- 4.9.7.10 How do I save a Corrected or Amended version of a previously issued document to INTESS
- 4.9.7.11 How do I add an email to the eCase file?
- 4.9.7.12 How can I check if my work has been processed?
- 4.9.7.13 How do I navigate to an eCase or document?
- 4.9.7.14 What do I do with Annexes (Article 19, Article 34 or Rule 91) when sending an IPRPII
- 4.9.8 Tech Sort
- 4.9.8.3 Assessing US PCT Applications
- 4.9.8.1 Overview of the Technology Sort Process
- 4.9.8.2 Assessing Non-US PCT Applications
- 4.9.1 INTESS Contact Information
- 4.9.2 INTESS Overview
- 4.10 ISYS Database and Hearing Database
- 4.10.1 Contents of the ISYS Database
- 4.10.2 File Reliability
- 4.10.3 File Naming Convention
- 4.10.4 Directory Structure for the Database
- 4.10.5 Maintaining the ISYS Database
- 4.10.6 Using the Database
- 4.10.7 Hearings Database
- 4.10.8 Maintenance of the Hearings Database
- 4.11 Using DocGen
- 4.11.3 First Further
- 4.11.3.1 Creating a new First or Further Report – Full Examination
- 4.11.3.2 (reserved)
- 4.11.3.3 (reserved)
- 4.11.3.4 Creating a new First or Further Report – Voluntary Amendment
- 4.11.3.5 Creating a new First or Further Report – Innovation Patent
- 4.11.3.6 Creating a new First or Further Report - Re-examination
- 4.11.3.7 Editing an Existing First or Further Report
- 4.11.4 Article 15(5) Searches
- 4.11.5 PCT/ISA
- 4.11.5.1 Creating an International Search Report (PCT210) and Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority (PCT237) and SIS
- 4.11.5.2 Creating a Declaration of Non-establishment of ISR (PCT203) and Written Opinion (PCT237)
- 4.11.5.3 Creating a Notification of Change in Abstract (PCT205)
- 4.11.5.4 Creating an Invitation to Pay Additional Fees (PCT206)
- 4.11.5.5 Creating a Notification of Decision on Protest (PCT 212)
- 4.11.5.6 Creating a Notification of Refund of Search Fee (PCT213)
- 4.11.5.7 Creating an Invitation to Request Rectification (PCT216)
- 4.11.5.8 Creating a Notification of Decision Concerning Request for Rectification (PCT217)
- 4.11.5.9 Creating a Communication in Cases for which No Other Form is Applicable (PCT224)
- 4.11.5.10 Creating an Invitation to Furnish Nucleotide and/or Amino Acid Sequence Listing (PCT225)
- 4.11.5.11 Editing an Existing International Report or Statement
- 4.11.6 PCT/IPEA
- 4.11.6.1 Creating an Invitation to Restrict or Pay Additional Fees (PCT405)
- 4.11.6.2 Creating an IPE Written Opinion (PCT408)
- 4.11.6.3 Creating an International Preliminary Report on Patentability (IPRPII) (PCT409)
- 4.11.6.4 Creating a Communication in Cases for which No Other Form is Applicable (PCT424)
- 4.11.6.5 Creating a Notification of Decision Concerning Request for Rectification (PCT412)
- 4.11.6.6 Creating a Communication Regarding Amendments Not Taken into Account (PCT432)
- 4.11.6.7 Editing an existing PCT/IPEA (2004) Report
- 4.11.7 WIPO/Fiji/Thai/PNG
- 4.11.7.1 Creating a WIPO Search Report
- 4.11.7.2 Creating a Fiji Search Report and Advisory Opinion
- 4.11.7.3 Creating a Fiji Further Advisory Opinion
- 4.11.7.4 Creating a Thai Search Request for Search Statement
- 4.11.7.5 Creating a Thai Search Report
- 4.11.7.6 Creating a PNG Search and Exam Report
- 4.11.7.7 Editing an Existing WIPO/Fiji/Thai/PNG Report
- 4.11.8 Preliminary Search and Opinion (PSO)
- 4.11.1 Overview
- 4.11.2 DocGen Screens and Features
- 4.11.2.8 Doc Gen Workflow User Guides
- 4.11.2.8.1 Doc Gen Workflow for Examination Users
- 4.11.2.8.2 Doc Gen Workflow for Examination Managers
- 4.11.2.1 How to Navigate through a Template
- 4.11.2.2 Add, Fill Down and Delete buttons
- 4.11.2.3 Using PERP Codes
- 4.11.2.4 Adding Images to a Report
- 4.11.2.5 Re-assigning a Template
- 4.11.2.6 Saving a Report
- 4.11.2.7 Preview Button
- 4.11.2.9 Citation Data Re-use
- 4.11.2.10 Supervision and QA
- 4.11.2.11 Doc Gen Frequently Asked Questions
- 4.11.9 Allowing Voluntary s104 Amendments
- 4.11.10 File Notes
- 4.11.11 QA Form
- 4.12 EPOQUE User Reference Guide
- 4.12.2 EPOQUE What's New
- 4.12.2.1 EPOQUE V3.0
- 4.12.2.2 EPOQUE V3.11A
- 4.12.2.3 EPOQUE V3.20A
- 4.12.2.4 EPOQUE V3.30
- 4.12.2.5 EPOQUE V3.50
- 4.12.2.6 EPOQUE V3.60
- 4.12.2.7 EPOQUE V3.70
- 4.12.2.8 EPOQUE V4.5
- 4.12.2.9 EPOQUE V5.20
- 4.12.3 Accessing EPOQUE
- 4.12.9 Miscellaneous
- 4.12.9.1 Databases
- 4.12.9.2 Programming Function Keys in INTERNAL Module
- 4.12.9.3 Sending Searches from One Examiner to Another
- 4.12.9.3.1 Manually Locating and Sending Worklist Files
- 4.12.9.3.2 Sending Worklist through Export/Import Feature in EPOQUE
- 4.12.9.4 Viewing STN Search Results in EPOQUE
- 4.12.9.5 Saving Full Documents as PDFs and Saving them to V Drive
- 4.12.9.6 File Management - Naming Files
- 4.12.9.7 Downtimes
- 4.12.9.8 Printing
- 4.12.9.10 Slow Computer Response during File Save/Loading
- 4.12.9.10.1 Deleting /Archiving of Private Preparations and Worklists
- 4.12.9.10.2 Extracting Files from an Archived File
- 4.12.9.11 EPOQUE Usage Costs
- 4.12.9.12 EPOXY
- 4.12.9.13 Search History - Where it is Saved
- 4.12.9.14 Searching Alloys in EPOQUE
- 4.12.1 EPOQUE Quick Reference Guide
- 4.12.4 EPOQUE Modules
- 4.12.5 A Quick Search in EPOQUE
- 4.12.6 Searching in EPOQUE
- 4.12.6.1 Searching using INTERNAL
- 4.12.6.1.1 Simple Steps to Search INTERNAL
- 4.12.6.1.2 Menus in INTERNAL Module
- 4.12.6.1.3 Useful INTERNAL System Commands
- 4.12.6.1.4 Truncation Operators
- 4.12.6.1.5 Proximity Operators
- 4.12.6.1.6 How to Search for Special Characters or Reserved Terms
- 4.12.6.1.7 Co-occurrence or Content Operators
- 4.12.6.1.8 Relational Operators
- 4.12.6.1.9 Searching within Fields
- 4.12.6.1.10 Common Field Qualifiers
- 4.12.6.1.11 Recommended EPOQUE Practices
- 4.12.6.2 Searching using X-Full Module
- 4.12.6.2.1 X-Full Menu
- 4.12.6.2.2 Overview of Searching in X-Full
- 4.12.6.2.3 Search EPODOC to Create a Result Set
- 4.12.6.2.4 Normal Search
- 4.12.6.2.5 Facet Search
- 4.12.6.2.6 Searching using Multiple Languages
- 4.12.6.2.7 Non-Patent Literature Searching in X-Full
- 4.12.6.2.8 Preview
- 4.12.6.2.9 Saving and Printing Excerpts
- 4.12.6.2.10 Interrupted X-Full Sessions
- 4.12.6.2.11 X-Full Costs
- 4.12.6.2.12 Generating the Search Strategy from a X-Full Search
- 4.12.7 VIEWER
- 4.12.7.4 Navigation
- 4.12.7.4.1 Vertical Button Bar (VBB)
- 4.12.7.4.2 Document Parts Availability
- 4.12.7.4.3 Bar Sections
- 4.12.7.4.4 BNS Documents
- 4.12.7.4.5 Visual Indicator for Navigation (VIN) Bar
- 4.12.7.4.6 Working List Navigation
- 4.12.7.4.7 Sequential Working List Overview
- 4.12.7.4.8 Family Navigation
- 4.12.7.4.9 Document Navigation
- 4.12.7.4.10 Show Approximate BNS Page
- 4.12.7.4.11 Thumbnails (MOSAIC)
- 4.12.7.4.12 Automatic Flipper
- 4.12.7.4.13 Display of BNS Page
- 4.12.7.4.14 Go to BNS Page
- 4.12.7.1 Starting the VIEWER
- 4.12.7.2 Data Input Window
- 4.12.7.3 COMBI in the VIEWER
- 4.12.7.5 Highlighting and Painting
- 4.12.7.5.1 Highlighters
- 4.12.7.5.2 Working List Highlight
- 4.12.7.5.3 Save/Load Highlights
- 4.12.7.5.4 Using the Highlighter Feature
- 4.12.7.5.5 Permanent Paint
- 4.12.7.6 Drawers
- 4.12.7.7 Yellow Sticker
- 4.12.7.8 Printing from the VIEWER
- 4.12.7.9 VIEWER Preferences
- 4.12.7.9.1 Display Order of Family Members and Initial Display
- 4.12.7.9.2 Fields Display
- 4.12.7.9.3 Fonts and Colour Selection
- 4.12.7.9.4 Keyboard Mapping - Shortcut Keys
- 4.12.7.9.5 View
- 4.12.7.9.6 General
- 4.12.7.9.7 Mosaic/Figure Link
- 4.12.7.9.8 Automatic Flipper
- 4.12.7.9.9 Pre-Search
- 4.12.7.9.10 Export Drawer
- 4.12.7.9.11 Saving User Preferences
- 4.12.7.10 Closing the VIEWER
- 4.12.8 Preparations
- 4.12.8.1 Private Preparations
- 4.12.8.2 Public Preparations
- 4.12.8.3 Printing the Search Statements or Saving to Local Hard Disk
- 4.12.10 Help
- 4.12.11 Definitions
- 4.2 Classification
- 4.2.3 Other Classification Information
- 4.2.3.5 Recording Classification Symbols on Machine-Readable Records
- 4.2.3.1 Sub-Codes - Discontinued
- 4.2.3.2 The Australian Classification System - Discontinued
- 4.2.3.3 Indexing According to IPC Edition (2006) - Discontinued
- 4.2.3.4 Master Classification Database (MDC)
- 4.2.3.6 Presentation of Classification Symbols and Indexing Codes on Patent Documents
- 4.2.1 Patent Classification Systems
- 4.2.1.1 International Patent Classification (IPC)
- 4.2.1.1.1 Structure of the IPC
- 4.2.1.1.2 Headings and Titles
- 4.2.1.1.3 Definitions, Warnings and Notes
- 4.2.1.1.4 Function-Oriented and Application-Oriented Places
- 4.2.1.1.5 References
- 4.2.1.1.6 Indexing Codes
- 4.2.1.1.7 IPC Revisions
- 4.2.1.2 Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)
- 4.2.2 Principles of Classification
- 4.2.2.1 Invention Information and Additional Information
- 4.2.2.1.1 Application of Indexing Codes/2000 Series
- 4.2.2.1.2 Classifying in Residual Places
- 4.2.2.1.3 Places that cannot be the First Symbol
- 4.2.2.2 Classification Priority Rules
- 4.2.2.2.1 Common Rule
- 4.2.2.2.2 First Place Priority Rule
- 4.2.2.2.3 Last Place Priority rule
- 4.2.2.2.4 Special Rules
- 4.2.2.2.5 Classifying a Combination of Technical Subjects
- 4.2.2.3 Classifying in Function-Oriented and Application-Oriented Places
- 4.2.2.4 Classifying Chemical Compounds
- 4.2.2.5 CPC Classification Rules
- 4.2.2.6 Classification using C-Sets
- 4.4 COMPASS and Citation Storage
- 4.4.1 Home Screen (landing page)
- 4.4.2 Application Screen
- 4.4.3 Retrieving Citations
- 4.4.4 Citation Storage
- 4.4.5 The Role of COG and the Library
- 4.4.6 Creating an Application Folder
- 4.4.7 Application Folder Naming Convention
- 4.4.8 Citation Naming Convention
- 4.4.9 Missing Citations
- 4.4.10 Annotating Citations
- 4.4.11 Guidelines for using COMPASS for Storing Citations
- 4.5 WIPO CASE User Guide
- 4.13 Tableau Reader Instruction Manual
- 4.14 Preliminary Search Overview
- Printable Version
- 5. PAMS Examiner's Reference
- 5.2 PAMS Overview
- 5.3 Getting Started
- 5.3.5 Navigating PAMS
- 5.3.5.6 Tree View
- 5.3.5.6.1 Overview Tree View
- 5.3.5.6.2 Displaying the Ecase in Tree View
- 5.3.5.6.3 Structure of Tree View
- 5.3.5.6.4 Navigation in Tree View
- 5.3.5.1 PAMS Interface
- 5.3.5.2 Workstream - Trays and Tasks
- 5.3.5.3 Ecase
- 5.3.5.4 Navigating the Bibliographic Data Screens
- 5.3.5.5 All View
- 5.3.5.7 Viewing an Ecase
- 5.3.6 Shortcut Keys
- 5.3.9 In-Trays
- 5.3.9.2 Examination In-Trays
- 5.3.9.1 My Staff In-Trays
- 5.3.9.3 Exam Workgroup In-Trays
- 5.3.9.4 My Exam Task In-Tray
- 5.3.9.5 Setting the Highlight Criteria for Exam Workgroup In-Trays
- 5.3.9.6 Greyed Out Tasks
- 5.3.9.7 Setting the Exam Request Buffer
- 5.3.10 PAMS Tables
- 5.3.1 Windows 7 Environment
- 5.3.2 Logging on
- 5.3.3 Creating a shortcut on your desktop
- 5.3.4 Creating a Shortcut on your Jump List
- 5.3.7 Full Screen Document Viewer
- 5.3.8 (reserved)
- 5.4 Tasks
- 5.4.1 What is a PAMS Task?
- 5.4.2 PAMS Tasks
- 5.4.3 Selecting Work/Tasks
- 5.4.4 Opening a PAMS Task
- 5.4.5 Create an Edit Ecase Task
- 5.4.6 Exam Request
- 5.4.7 Editing a Task Comment
- 5.4.8 Assigning and Reassigning Tasks
- 5.4.9 View Comments without Opening a Task
- 5.4.10 Trashcan
- 5.4.11 Exam Response Tasks
- 5.4.11.1 Forwarding Exam Response Tasks to Examination
- 5.4.11.2 Urgent and Late Tasks
- 5.4.11.3 The Comments Screen
- 5.4.11.4 Completing an Exam Response Task
- 5.4.12 The Exam Request and Exam Response Verification Screen
- 5.4.13 Pending Exam Task
- 5.4.14 Indicators in PAMS for Tasks to be Considered under 2012 Provisions
- 5.5 Bibliographic Information Screens
- 5.5.3 Examination Details
- 5.5.3.1 Introduction
- 5.5.3.2 Main
- 5.5.3.3 Exam Request Details
- 5.5.3.4 Exam Details
- 5.5.3.5 Deferment of Grant Details
- 5.5.3.6 Voluntary S.104 Amendment Details
- 5.5.3.7 Re-Exam Details
- 5.5.1 Bibliographic Information Screens
- 5.5.2 Document Preparation
- 5.5.4 Invention Details
- 5.5.5 Document Management
- 5.5.6 Document Metadata
- 5.5.6.1 Renaming a Document
- 5.5.6.2 Changing the Document Type
- 5.5.6.3 Deleting a Document
- 5.5.6.4 Reinstating a Deleted Document
- 5.5.7 Patent Family Members
- 5.5.8 Indexing and Formalities 2
- 5.5.9 Extension of Term
- 5.6 Documents/Correspondence
- 5.6.7 Document Manipulation
- 5.6.7.1 Overview Document Manipulation
- 5.6.7.2 Launching a Document in Adobe Acrobat
- 5.6.7.3 Adobe Acrobat Interface
- 5.6.7.4 Displaying Thumbnails
- 5.6.7.5 Zooming
- 5.6.7.6 Tiling Multiple Documents
- 5.6.7.7 Replacing, Inserting and Deleting Pages
- 5.6.7.8 Adding Comments
- 5.6.7.9 Adding Bookmarks
- 5.6.7.10 Assembling the Specification
- 5.6.7.10.1 Verified Translations
- 5.6.7.10.2 Lack of Continuity of Page Numbering
- 5.6.7.10.3 Assembly Issues Relating to Sequence Listings
- 5.6.7.11 Importing Documents into PAMS
- 5.6.7.12 Naming Assembled Documents
- 5.6.7.13 Single, Double, Continuous, Continuous-Facing and Facing Views
- 5.6.7.14 Editing PDF Documents
- 5.6.1 Creating Correspondence
- 5.6.1.1 Correspondence Task Screens
- 5.6.1.2 Examiner Correspondence Screen
- 5.6.1.3 User Correspondence Screen
- 5.6.1.4 Drafting and Saving Correspondence
- 5.6.1.5 Completing Correspondence Tasks
- 5.6.1.6 Discarding an Examination Correspondence Task
- 5.6.1.7 Document Naming Conventions
- 5.6.1.8 Document Type
- 5.6.1.9 Use General Correspondence to Draft a Letter
- 5.6.1.10 Add a File Note to the Ecase
- 5.6.1.11 Exam Correspondence Default Names
- 5.6.2 Adding a Document
- 5.6.3 Removing a Document
- 5.6.4 Stamping Ecase Documents
- 5.6.5 OCRing a Document
- 5.6.6 Create an Abstract
- 5.6.8 Printing
- 5.6.9 Printing Contents of an Ecase
- 5.6.10 Creating a pdf from a Word Document
- 5.8 Enquiries
- 5.8.9 Non-OPI Search Enquiry (NOSE)
- 5.8.1 Enquiry Overview
- 5.8.2 Ecase Enquiry
- 5.8.3 Service Request Enquiry
- 5.8.4 Task Enquiry
- 5.8.5 Ecase History Enquiry
- 5.8.6 Ecase History Incremental Enquiry
- 5.8.7 Customer Enquiry
- 5.8.8 Rendezvous Enquiry
- 5.9 Indexing
- 5.9.2 Preliminary Sorting Processes
- 5.9.3 Examiner Indexing
- 5.9.3.1 Standard Indexing
- 5.9.3.2 Innovation Indexing
- 5.9.3.2.1 Innovation Indexing Fails Formalities 2
- 5.9.3.2.2 Response to Innovation Formalities 2 Direction Filed
- 5.9.3.3 Index Arbiter Tasks
- 5.9.3.4 Preparing Abstracts if not Provided by the Applicant
- 5.9.1 Overview Indexing
- 5.9.4 Re-Indexing Applications (including IPC Error Correction Tasks)
- 5.10 Standard Examination
- 5.10.12 Response to Examiner's Report
- 5.10.12.1 General
- 5.10.12.2 Examination Results in a Further Adverse Report
- 5.10.12.3 Examination Results in Clear Report
- 5.10.15 National Phase Issues
- 5.10.15.1 General Information - National Phase
- 5.10.15.2 Art 19 Amendments
- 5.10.15.3 Art 34 Amendments
- 5.10.15.4 (reserved)
- 5.10.15.5 (reserved)
- 5.10.15.6 IPER Not on File
- 5.10.15.7 Specification in a Foreign Language
- 5.10.15.8 NOE Not Required
- 5.10.15.9 Pamphlet Title Change
- 5.10.19 Acceptance
- 5.10.19.3 Acceptance Screens
- 5.10.19.3.1 Introduction Acceptance Screens
- 5.10.19.3.2 Navigating the Acceptance Task
- 5.10.19.3.3 Acceptance Summary
- 5.10.19.3.4 Acceptance Documents
- 5.10.19.3.5 Bibliographic Amendments
- 5.10.19.3.6 Acceptance Information
- 5.10.19.3.7 Amendments Report
- 5.10.19.3.8 Acceptance Report
- 5.10.19.3.9 Final Acceptance
- 5.10.19.3.10 I Intend to Accept
- 5.10.19.3.11 What Happens After Acceptance
- 5.10.19.3.12 Verification
- 5.10.19.3.13 Discard Acceptance
- 5.10.19.3.14 Continuation Fees
- 5.10.19.3.15 Creating a Patent Request
- 5.10.19.3.16 Error/Warning Messages at Acceptance
- 5.10.19.1 Overview Acceptance
- 5.10.19.2 Creating an Acceptance Task
- 5.10.1 Overview Standard Exam
- 5.10.2 Examination Request Tasks and Standard Examination
- 5.10.3 Examiner's Notes
- 5.10.4 Search Results in Standard Examination
- 5.10.5 (reserved)
- 5.10.6 (reserved)
- 5.10.7 Physical Media
- 5.10.8 Certain Non-OPI Documents to be Stored as "Physical Media"
- 5.10.9 Commencing Examination
- 5.10.10 Examination Results in Adverse Report
- 5.10.10.1 Exam Corro
- 5.10.10.1.3 Dispatch of Exam Report
- 5.10.10.1.1 General
- 5.10.10.1.2 Examiner's Adverse Report
- 5.10.10.1.4 Search Information Statement
- 5.10.10.2 Bibliographic Information Screens
- 5.10.10.3 Assembly
- 5.10.11 Examination Results in Clear Report
- 5.10.11.1 (reserved)
- 5.10.11.2 Bibliographic Information Screens
- 5.10.11.3 Assembly
- 5.10.11.4 Proceeding to Acceptance
- 5.10.13 Supervision
- 5.10.14 Product Quality Review - PQRS
- 5.10.16 Modified Examination
- 5.10.17 Divisionals
- 5.10.18 Additionals
- 5.10.20 Recording Conversations as a File Note
- 5.10.21 Recording Prior Art Details in PAMS
- 5.10.22 21 Month Applications, the FDA and PAMS
- 5.10.22A 12 Month Applications, the FDA and PAMS
- 5.10.23 Recording Original Searches and Overtime
- 5.10.24 Examination report in DocGen for accelerated exam request under Patent Prosecution Highway
- 5.11 Innovation Examination
- 5.11.6 Response to Examiner's Report
- 5.11.6.1 General
- 5.11.6.2 Examination Results in a Further Adverse Report
- 5.11.6.3 Examination Results in Clear Report
- 5.11.1 Overview
- 5.11.2 Examination Request Tasks and Innovation Examination
- 5.11.3 Commencing Examination
- 5.11.4 Examination Results in Adverse Report
- 5.11.4.1 Exam Corro
- 5.11.4.1.1 General
- 5.11.4.1.2 Examiner's Adverse Report to Patentee
- 5.11.4.1.3 Examiner's Adverse Report to 3rd Party
- 5.11.4.1.4 (reserved)
- 5.11.4.1.5 Search Information Statement
- 5.11.4.2 Bibliographic Information Screens
- 5.11.4.3 Completing Exam Request Task
- 5.11.5 Examination Results in Clear Report
- 5.11.7 Supervision
- 5.11.8 Certification
- 5.11.9 Innovation Divisionals
- 5.12 International Type Searching
- 5.12.1 Overview International Type Searching
- 5.12.2 Entering Art 15(5) Examination Details
- 5.12.3 Requesting a Search Statement
- 5.12.4 Storing Citations for Art 15(5)
- 5.12.5 Preparing the Art 15(5) Search Report
- 5.12.6 (reserved)
- 5.12.7 (reserved)
- 5.12.8 QA of Art 15(5)
- 5.12.9 Reassigning the Art 15(5) Tasks to COG
- 5.13 Voluntary Amendments
- 5.13.1 Overview Voluntary Amendments
- 5.13.2 Examining Voluntary s104 Amendments
- 5.13.3 Adverse s104 Report
- 5.13.4 Allowing Voluntary s104 Amendments
- 5.13.4.1 The Examination Details Screen (Clear s104)
- 5.13.4.2 Apology Letter (Clear s104)
- 5.13.4.3 Filling in the s104 Allowance Form
- 5.13.4.4 Re-Assign the s104 Edit Ecase Task to COG
- 5.13.4.5 s104 Amendments after Acceptance/Certification
- 5.13.5 Responses to Adverse Reports
- 5.13.6 How to Check for a Mortgagee or an Exclusive Licensee
- 5.14 Deferment of Grant
- 5.15 Re-Examination
- 5.15.1 Overview Re-Examination
- 5.15.2 Re-Examination Procedural Outline
- 5.15.2.1 Pre-Grant Re-Examination
- 5.15.2.2 Post Grant Re-Examination (Standard and Innovation)
- 5.15.2.3 Procedure to Initiate Refusal/Revocation
- 5.15.2.4 Response to Re-Examination Report
- 5.15.2.5 Further Adverse Re-Examination Report
- 5.15.2.6 Further Non-Adverse Re-examination Report
- 5.15.2.7 Allowing Voluntary s104 Amendment Filed During Re-Examination Process
- 5.15.2.8 Decision not to Re-Examine
- 5.16 Troubleshooting
- 5.16.4 FAQs
- 5.16.4.1 Indexing
- 5.16.4.1.1 PAMS does not allow me to complete Standard Indexing Task
- 5.16.4.1.2 How do I stop PAMS creating multiple Indexing tasks if more than one Indexing suggestion is given?
- 5.16.4.2 Examination
- 5.16.4.2.1 What do I do when the Search Results have not been prepared
- 5.16.4.2.2 What should I do when the Patent Request is in XML
- 5.16.4.2.3 What should I do when an Attorney responds
- 5.16.4.2.4 (reserved)
- 5.16.4.2.5 (reserved)
- 5.16.4.2.6 (reserved)
- 5.16.4.2.7 Acceptance Error Message – Outstanding Amendment Service Request
- 5.16.4.2.8 Acceptance Error Message – Inventor Name Not Given
- 5.16.4.2.9 How do I fix an incorrect Agent’s Reference Number
- 5.16.4.2.10 What do I do when I accidentally complete an Art 15(5) Search Report Edit Ecase Task
- 5.16.4.2.11 Where is the Innovation Final Report Form?
- 5.16.4.2.12 Managing PAMS Tasks which are no longer required
- 5.16.4.2.13 (reserved)
- 5.16.4.2.14 I made an error while accepting an e-case
- 5.16.4.3 Documents/Correspondence
- 5.16.4.3.1 Ecase pdf documents will not launch in Adobe
- 5.16.4.3.2 How do I fix an incorrect Exam Report number
- 5.16.4.3.3 How do I overcome the paper capture (OCR) problem
- 5.16.4.3.4 (reserved)
- 5.16.4.3.5 (reserved)
- 5.16.4.3.6 (reserved)
- 5.16.4.3.7 How do I request a Priority Document be ordered from WIPO
- 5.16.4.3.8 How do I fix an incorrect Agent’s Reference Number on outgoing Examiner Correspondence
- 5.16.4.3.9 PAMS corro will not open when I press Edit/View
- 5.16.4.3.10 Error Message Invalid Save Operation when trying to import documents
- 5.16.4.3.11 How do I alter the mailing date on first reports while working in the Exam Corro Task?
- 5.16.4.3.12 How do I Fix a Corrupt PDF in PAMS
- 5.16.4.3.13 When to Fill SIS
- 5.16.4.3.14 Validation of Digital Signatures on PDF Documents
- 5.16.4.3.15 What do I do when the Parent of a Divisional is not Available through PAMS
- 5.16.4.3.16 What do I do if I encounter copyright material or non-patent literature (NPL) in the PAMS eCase?
- 5.16.4.3.17 Which documents of a PAMS eCase will be viewable by the public on eDossier
- 5.16.4.3.18 How to view the earlier versions of PAMS documents
- 5.16.4.3.19 How do I correct errors in correspondence
- 5.16.4.3.20 How do I copy and paste searching information from EPOQUE onto the SIS in DocGen?
- 5.16.4.4 General
- 5.16.4.4.1 What do I do when my NPL reference is too long
- 5.16.4.4.2 PAMS does not allow me to reassign a Task back to an Examiner
- 5.16.4.4.3 PAMS shows the incorrect Exam Section In-Tray after assigning a Task
- 5.16.4.4.4 The underlines for the PAMS Access Keys are no longer displaying
- 5.16.4.4.5 Colour Codes
- 5.16.4.5 Standard Comments - Reassigning Tasks to COG
- 5.16.1 Forgotten Password
- 5.16.2 Who To Contact
- 5.16.3 Old Edit Ecase
- 5.16.5 PAMS Examination Checklist
- 5.16.6 PAMS Availability
- 5.16.7 PAMS Time Zone
- 5.17 Oppositions, Courts, Extensions and Disputes
- 5.18 Preliminary Search and Opinion (PSO)
- 5.18.1 Overview
- 5.18.2 Distribution of PSO Tasks
- 5.18.3 (reserved)
- 5.18.4 (reserved)
- 5.18.5 (reserved)
- 5.18.6 (reserved)
- 5.18.7 Commencing Examination of PSO
- 5.18.8 PSO Preparation
- 5.18.8.1 Examiner's Preliminary Search and Opinion (PSO)
- 5.18.8.2 (reserved))
- 5.18.8.3 Search Information Statement
- 5.18.9 Preliminary Search Opinion Screen
- 5.18.10 Assembly
- 5.18.11 Product Quality Review - PQRS
- 5.1 Foreword
- 5.7 (reserved)
- 5.19 Citation Manager
- 5.19.1 Adding New Citation Details
- 5.19.2 Importing Citation Details from Another Application
- 5.19.3 Editing Citation Details
- 5.19.4 Changing the Order of the Citations in the List
- 5.19.5 Selecting Citations for Publication during Acceptance
- 5.19.6 Deleting Citation from the Citation Manager
- 5.19.7 OPS Fetch
- 5.19.8 Adding Citations in the Prior Art Field in the Acceptance Screen
- 5.19.9 Citations in DocGen
- Printable Version
- 6. PERP Manual
- 6.3A - Introduction Paragraphs
- 6.3.1 Notes
- 6.3.2 (reserved)
- 6.3.3 Notice of Entitlement
- 6.3.4 National Phase - Based on Translation
- 6.3.5 National Phase - Missing IPER/IPRPII
- 6.3.6 Voluntary Amendments
- 6.3.7 Reissue of Examination Reports
- 6.4B - Patent Request, Entitlement
- 6.5C - Convention Application/Basic Document
- 6.6D - Lack of Unity
- 6.6.1 Notes
- 6.6.2 Lack of Unity
- 6.6.3 Actions Reserved Because of Lack of Unity
- 6.6.4 Residual a posteri Lack of Unity resulting from Novelty / Inventive Step Objection(s)
- 6.7E - Specification - Omnibus Claims, Fair Basis, Disclosure, Support, Clear and Succint, Micro-Organisms
- 6.7.1 Notes
- 6.7.2 Omnibus Claims
- 6.7.3 Specification Does Not Fully Describe the Invention / Invention Cannot be Determined from Disclosure
- 6.7.3A Complete Specification Does Not Disclose the Invention in a Clear Enough and Complete Enough Manner
- 6.7.4 Claims Not Fairly Based
- 6.7.4A Claims are not Supported by Matter Disclosed in the Body of the Specification
- 6.7.5 Claims - Not Succinct
- 6.7.6 Claims - Antecedents
- 6.7.7 Micro-organisms
- 6.7.8 Use of Brand Name or Trademark
- 6.7.9 Innovation Patent Special Issues
- 6.8F - Novelty, Inventive Step
- 6.8.3 Novelty
- 6.8.3.1 No Difference
- 6.8.3.2 Inessential Difference
- 6.8.3.3 Chemical
- 6.8.3.4 Whole of Contents
- 6.8.3.5 Admitted Prior Art
- 6.8.3.6 Based on IPER or Foreign Examination
- 6.8.4 Inventive Step
- 6.8.4.1 Citation Long Form General
- 6.8.4.2 CGK Long Form General
- 6.8.4.3 Technical Equivalent
- 6.8.4.4 Workshop Improvement
- 6.8.4.5 Obvious Selection
- 6.8.4.6 Obvious Result of Combination of CGK
- 6.8.4.7 Mosaic
- 6.8.4.8 General
- 6.8.4.9 No Contribution in Appended Claims
- 6.8.4.10 Based on IPER or Foreign Examination
- 6.8.1 Notes
- 6.8.2 (reserved)
- 6.8.5 Based on FERs (Novelty and Inventive Step)
- 6.8.6 Innovation Patent Applications (Novelty and Innovative Step)
- 6.8.7 Search Reserved
- 6.8.8 Comment Reserved
- 6.8.9 Non Patent Literature
- 6.8.10 Foreign Language Citations
- 6.9G - Amendments - Not Allowable, Rebuttals, Not In Order, Amendments Under Opposition, Amendments After Acceptance
- 6.9.1 Notes
- 6.9.2 Not Allowable
- 6.9.2A Not Allowable
- 6.9.3 Amendments Not Formally Proposed
- 6.9.4 Rebuttals
- 6.9.5 Amendment Not in Order
- 6.9.6 Second Marked Sheet
- 6.9.7 Amendments During S59 Opposition
- 6.9.8 Amendments After Grant
- 6.10H - Divisionals
- 6.10.1 Notes
- 6.10.2 Introduction
- 6.10.3 Status of Parent
- 6.10.3A Status of Parent
- 6.10.4 Not in Time
- 6.10.5 Request
- 6.10.6 (reserved)
- 6.10.7 Hearing
- 6.12K - National Phase
- 6.12.1 Translations
- 6.12.2 Amendments to the Abstract in the National Phase
- 6.12.3 Sequences Missing or Different from the IPRP
- 6.12.4 Defects in Formalities under S 45(1A)
- 6.13L - Additionals
- 6.13.1 Notes
- 6.13.2 Introductions
- 6.13.3 Formalities
- 6.13.4 Authorisation from Parent Application
- 6.13.5 Improvement or Modification
- 6.14M - Patentable Subject Matter
- 6.14.1 Manner of Manufacture
- 6.14.1.1 Notes
- 6.14.1.2 General
- 6.14.1.3 Collocations
- 6.14.1.4 Kits of Parts
- 6.14.1.5 Known Material
- 6.14.1.6 Working Direction
- 6.14.1.7 Biotechnology
- 6.14.1.8 Human Beings
- 6.14.1.9 Mere Admixture
- 6.14.1.10 Business Methods and Computer Related Inventions
- 6.14.2 Usefulness
- 6.15P - Miscellaneous - Title, Subsection (51(1), Subsection 64(2), Other
- 6.15.1 Hearing
- 6.15.2 Sub-Section 64(2)
- 6.15.3 Late Report
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- 6.16.1 Novelty and Inventive Step - Notes
- 6.16.2 The Possibility of the Grant of a Patent is Remote
- 6.16.2.1 Novelty - Complete Disclosure
- 6.16.2.2 Novelty - Differences Do Not Materially Affect
- 6.16.2.3 Novelty - Based on Applicant's Drawings or Description
- 6.16.2.4 Inventive Step
- 6.16.3 Reasonable Possibility of the Grant of a Patent
- 6.16.4 Search and Opinion on Newness Reserved
- 6.16.5 Formalities
- 6.16.6 Drafting - Specification
- 6.16.7 Drafting - Claims
- 6.16.8 Amendments
- 6.16.9 Time Limits and Lapsing
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- 6.16.11 IP Australia Offices and Website
- 6.16.12 The Patent System
- 6.17 T/S - International
- 6.17.17 Certain Documents Cited
- 6.17.1 Informal Request for Comment on a Finding
- 6.17.2 Excluded Subject Matter (ISO and IPE Box III [Rule 67] and ISR Box II [Rule 39])
- 6.17.3 Unity of Invention (ISR Box III, Invitation, ISO and IPE Box IV)
- 6.17.4 Lack of Unity
- 6.17.5 Informal Request for Comment on a Finding of Lack of Unity
- 6.17.6 Additional Fees - Extra Search Effort
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- 6.17.10 Certain Observations (IPE Box VIII)
- 6.17.11 Rule 66.2(a)(ii) N, IS and IA (IPE Box V)
- 6.17.12 Industrial Applicability - Positive Statement
- 6.17.13 Novelty - Positive Statement
- 6.17.14 Novelty - Negative Statement
- 6.17.15 Inventive Step - Positive Statement
- 6.17.16 Inventive Step - Negative Statement
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- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Common Terms
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14. Annex A13 List of terms too broad for classification
Date Published
Vague term | Suggested alternatives |
Actuators | Class 7: Hydraulic actuators |
Class 9: Actuators (electric switches) | |
Class 12: Actuators for land vehicles | |
Class 13: Actuators being parts of weapons | |
Class 21: Actuators for dispensing pumps | |
Adhesive | Class 1: Industrial adhesives |
Class 3: Adhesives for cosmetic purposes | |
Class 5: Adhesives for medical use | |
Class 16: Adhesives for office purposes | |
Class 17: Insulating adhesives | |
Adhesives | Class 1: Industrial adhesives |
Class 3: Adhesives for cosmetic purposes | |
Class 5: Adhesives for medical use | |
Class 16: Adhesives for office purposes | |
Class 17: Insulating adhesives | |
Advisory services | Class 35: Business advisory services |
Class 36: Advisory services relating to finance | |
Class 37: Advisory services relating to construction | |
Class 38: Advisory services relating to communications | |
Class 39: Advisory services relating to transport | |
Class 41: Advisory services relating to education | |
Class 42: Advisory services relating to computer programming | |
Class 44: Medical advisory services | |
Class 45: Advisory services relating to the law | |
Advocacy | Class 35: Commercial advocacy (promoting, publicising or otherwise representing the interests or concerns of others) |
Class 45: Legal advocacy services | |
Aged care | Class 43: Aged care services (accommodation) |
Class 44: Aged care services (medical and nursing services) | |
Agency services | Class 35: Job agency services |
Class 36: Real estate agency services | |
Class 39: Travel agency services for arranging travel | |
Class 41: Ticket agency services (entertainment) | |
Class 43: Travel agency services for booking accommodation | |
Class 45: Dating agency services | |
Alloy | Class 5: Dental alloys |
Class 6: Alloys of common metal | |
Class 14: Alloys of precious metal | |
Alloys | Class 5: Dental alloys |
Class 6: Alloys of common metal | |
Class 14: Alloys of precious metal | |
Analysis | Class 35: Cost analysis |
Class 36: Financial analysis | |
Class 42: Computer analysis | |
Class 44: Medical analysis services | |
Apparatus | Class 6: Metal scaffolding apparatus |
Class 7: Powered lifting apparatus | |
Class 12: Apparatus for locomotion by land | |
Class 14: Chronometric apparatus | |
Class 20: Display apparatus in the nature of furniture | |
Appliances | Class 7: Mechanical washing appliances |
Class 8: Electric and non-electric appliances for removal of body hair | |
Class 9: Appliances for communication | |
Class 10: Massage appliances | |
Class 11: Cooking appliances | |
Class 16: Office appliances (other than furniture) | |
Class 21: Non-electric domestic appliances | |
Class 28: Fitness exercise appliances | |
Applicators | Class 7: Applicators (machines or parts of machines) |
Class 8: Applicators (hand-operated tools) | |
Class 10: Applicators for medications | |
Class 16: Paint applicators | |
Class 21: Cosmetics applicators | |
Appraisal | Class 35: Business appraisals |
Class 36: Financial appraisals | |
Appraisals | Class 35: Business appraisals |
Class 36: Financial appraisals | |
Aprons | Class 10: Surgeons' aprons |
Class 12: Aprons for prams | |
Class 25: Aprons (clothing) | |
Art | Class 6: Metal works of art (common metal) |
Class 6: Metal works of art (bronze) | |
Class 14: Works of art of precious metal | |
Class 16: Works of art (paintings) | |
Class 19: Works of art of stone, concrete or marble | |
Class 20: Works of art, of wood, wax, plaster or plastic | |
Class 21: Works of art, of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware, terra-cotta or glass | |
Association services | Class 42: Association services being the quality control of goods or services provided by members of the association |
Class 45: Association services (providing legal representation or legal advice to members of the association) | |
Auditing | Class 35: Auditing of accounts |
Class 42: Energy auditing | |
Class 45: Legal compliance auditing | |
Badges | Class 6: Badges of metal for vehicles |
Class 14: Badges of precious metal | |
Class 16: Name badges [office requisites] | |
Class 18: Badges made of leather | |
Class 24: Badges made of fabric material | |
Class 26: Badges for wear made of common metal | |
Balm | Class 3: Non-medicated balms |
Class 5: Medicated balms | |
Balms | Class 3: Non-medicated balms |
Class 5: Medicated balms | |
Bandages | Class 5: Bandages for dressings |
Class 10: Bandages for support purposes | |
Class 18: Bandages for binding the legs of animals (other than for veterinary purposes) | |
Bands | Class 2: Anti-corrosive bands |
Class 5: Hygienic bands | |
Class 6: Bands of metal for tying-up purposes | |
Class 10: Acupressure bands | |
Class 12: Bands for wheel hubs | |
Class 14: Bands for watches | |
Class 16: Elastic bands for office use | |
Class 18: Nose bands | |
Class 22: Wrapping bands, not of metal | |
Class 25: Sweat bands | |
Class 26: Hair bands | |
Class 28: Grip bands for tennis rackets | |
Barrels | Class 6: Barrels of metal |
Class 7: Barrels for use with drilling machines | |
Class 13: Gun barrels | |
Class 14: Barrels (clock- and watchmaking) | |
Class 20: Barrels, not of metal | |
Class 28: Barrels for darts | |
Barriers | Class 6: Metal barriers |
Class 9: Automatic security barriers | |
Class 17: Barriers for protection against heat | |
Class 19: Barriers of non-metallic materials | |
Class 20: Guidance barriers (portable furniture for indoor use) | |
Bars | Class 5: Nutritional supplement protein bars |
Class 6: Bars of metal | |
Class 8: Crow bars | |
Class 19: Bars of non-metallic materials for railings | |
Class 20: Non-metallic shelf bars | |
Class 29: Nut-based snack bars | |
Class 30: Candy bars | |
Class 43: Snack-bars | |
Bases | Class 1: Bases (chemical preparations) |
Class 2: Colour bases for paints | |
Class 3: Bases for make-up | |
Class 20: Bed bases | |
Class 21: Bases for plant pots | |
Class 30: Pizza bases | |
Baskets | Class 6: Baskets of metal |
Class 12: Baskets adapted for bicycles | |
Class 20: Baskets, not of metal | |
Class 21: Baskets for household purposes | |
Class 28: Basketball baskets | |
Beacons | Class 6: Beacons of metal, non-luminous |
Class 9: Beacons, luminous | |
Class 19: Beacons, not of metal, non-luminous | |
Beads | Class 1: Cellulose beads (raw materials) |
Class 3: Bath beads | |
Class 6: Glazing beads of metal | |
Class 14: Beads for making jewellery | |
Class 19: Non-metallic glazing beads | |
Class 26: Beads for trimming | |
Beading | Class 1: Cellulose beads (raw materials) |
Class 3: Bath beads | |
Class 6: Glazing beads of metal | |
Class 14: Beads for making jewellery | |
Class 19: Non-metallic glazing beads | |
Class 26: Beads for trimming | |
Beams | Class 6: Steel beams |
Class 7: Lifting beams | |
Class 19: Beams made of timber | |
Class 20: Beams for display fittings | |
Class 28: Beams (gymnastic apparatus) | |
Bearings | Class 6: Bearings of metal (structural supports for use in building) |
Class 7: Ball bearings for machines | |
Class 12: Ball bearings for automotive use | |
Class 19: Bearings not of metal (structural supports for use in building) | |
Belts | Class 5: Sanitary belts |
Class 6: Belts of metal for handling loads | |
Class 7: Belts for machines | |
Class 8: Tool belts (holders) | |
Class 9: Life belts | |
Class 10: Belts for surgical purposes | |
Class 12: Passenger seat belts | |
Class 13: Belts adapted for ammunition | |
Class 18: Shoulder belts | |
Class 22: Belts, not of metal, for handling loads | |
Class 25: Belts (clothing) | |
Class 28: Belts for weightlifting | |
Belting | Class 5: Sanitary belts |
Class 6: Belts of metal for handling loads | |
Class 7: Belts for machines | |
Class 8: Tool belts (holders) | |
Class 9: Life belts | |
Class 10: Belts for surgical purposes | |
Class 12: Passenger seat belts | |
Class 13: Belts adapted for ammunition | |
Class 18: Shoulder belts | |
Class 22: Belts, not of metal, for handling loads | |
Class 25: Belts (clothing) | |
Class 28: Belts for weightlifting | |
Beverages | Class 5: Medicated beverages |
Class 29: Milk beverages, milk predominating | |
Class 30: Coffee beverages | |
Class 31: Beverages for animals | |
Class 33: Alcoholic beverages, except beer | |
Binder | Class 1: Binders for use in the formulation of sealants |
Class 2: Binders for paints | |
Class 16: Binders (stationery) | |
Class 19: Binders for road construction | |
Binders | Class 1: Binders for use in the formulation of sealants |
Class 2: Binders for paints | |
Class 16: Binders (stationery) | |
Class 19: Binders for road construction | |
Binding | Class 6: Bindings of metal |
Class 22: Bindings, not of metal | |
Class 26: Bindings for hemming clothing | |
Class 28: Ski bindings | |
Bindings | Class 6: Bindings of metal |
Class 22: Bindings, not of metal | |
Class 26: Bindings for hemming clothing | |
Class 28: Ski bindings | |
Bins | Class 6: Bins of metal |
Class 19: Bins (non-metallic structures) | |
Class 20: Composting bins (non-metallic) | |
Class 21: Bins for household refuse | |
Bits | Class 7: Bits (parts of machines) |
Class 8: Bits (parts of hand tools) | |
Class 10: Dental drill bits | |
Class 18: Bits for use with saddlery | |
Blankets | Class 9: Fire blankets |
Class 10: Blankets, electric, for medical purposes | |
Class 17: Quilted blankets for insulating | |
Class 18: Horse blankets | |
Class 24: Bed blankets | |
Bleach | Class 1: Bleach (decolorants) for industrial purposes |
Class 3: Bleach for household use | |
Blinds | Class 6: Metal blinds (outdoor) |
Class 12: Blinds adapted for vehicles | |
Class 19: Non-metallic blinds for exterior use | |
Class 20: Blinds (indoor) | |
Class 22: Outdoor blinds of textile | |
Blocks | Class 3: Blocks of abrasive material |
Class 6: Metal blocks for construction | |
Class 7: Brake blocks for machines | |
Class 8: Sanding blocks for use with sandpaper | |
Class 9: Fuse blocks | |
Class 12: Brake blocks for vehicles | |
Class 19: Cement blocks | |
Class 20: Chopping blocks (tables) | |
Class 28: Toy blocks | |
Board | Class 3: Abrasive boards |
Class 6: Boards of metal | |
Class 8: Emery boards | |
Class 9: Circuit boards | |
Class 12: Sailing boards | |
Class 15: Sound boards | |
Class 16: Painting boards | |
Class 17: Boards for insulating purposes | |
Class 18: Shoe boards | |
Class 19: Boards of wood | |
Class 20: Display boards | |
Class 21: Cheese boards | |
Class 28: Surf boards | |
Class 38: Message boards | |
Boards | Class 3: Abrasive boards |
Class 6: Boards of metal | |
Class 8: Emery boards | |
Class 9: Circuit boards | |
Class 12: Sailing boards | |
Class 15: Sound boards | |
Class 16: Painting boards | |
Class 17: Boards for insulating purposes | |
Class 18: Shoe boards | |
Class 19: Boards of wood | |
Class 20: Display boards | |
Class 21: Cheese boards | |
Class 28: Surf boards | |
Class 38: Message boards | |
Boarding | Class 3: Abrasive boards |
Class 6: Boards of metal | |
Class 8: Emery boards | |
Class 9: Circuit boards | |
Class 12: Sailing boards | |
Class 15: Sound boards | |
Class 16: Painting boards | |
Class 17: Boards for insulating purposes | |
Class 18: Shoe boards | |
Class 19: Boards of wood | |
Class 20: Display boards | |
Class 21: Cheese boards | |
Class 28: Surf boards | |
Class 38: Message boards | |
Bollards | Class 6: Street furniture being bollards of metal |
Class 19: Street furniture being bollards, not of metal | |
Class 20: Moveable, non-metallic, non-luminous and non-mechanical bollards for roads | |
Bolts | Class 6: Bolts of metal |
Class 20: Bolts not of metal | |
Booking services | Class 39: Booking of air tickets |
Class 41: Booking of entertainment | |
Class 43: Booking of hotel accommodation | |
Booms | Class 7: Crop spraying booms |
Class 9: Motion control booms for use with cameras | |
Class 12: Booms for boats | |
Class 28: Booms for sailboards | |
Booths | Class 6: Paint spraying booths, of metal |
Class 9: Photo booths [mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus] | |
Class 11: Sanitising and disinfecting booths | |
Class 19: Paint spraying booths, not of metal | |
Class 20: Exhibition booths, (stands) not of metal | |
Bows | Class 9: Bows adapted for spectacle frames |
Class 15: Bows for musical instruments | |
Class 16: Paper bows for wrapping | |
Class 26: Hair bows | |
Class 28: Bows for archery | |
Boxes | Class 5: First-aid boxes (filled) |
Class 6: Security boxes of metal | |
Class 7: Gear boxes being parts of machines | |
Class 8: Mitre boxes (hand tools) | |
Class 9: Electric cable boxes | |
Class 10: Boxes adapted for medical use | |
Class 11: Cool boxes, electric | |
Class 12: Roof boxes for vehicles | |
Class 14: Jewellery boxes | |
Class 15: Music boxes | |
Class 16: Boxes for documents | |
Class 18: Boxes made of leather | |
Class 19: Letter boxes of masonry | |
Class 20: Plastic boxes for packing | |
Class 21: Boxes for domestic use | |
Class 26: Boxes for needles | |
Class 28: Fishing tackle boxes | |
Class 34: Matchboxes | |
Braces | Class 6: Wall braces of metal |
Class 10: Braces for the human body for medical purposes | |
Class 22: Braces, not of metal, for handling loads | |
Class 25: Braces [suspenders] for clothing | |
Class 26: Fastenings for braces | |
Brackets | Class 6: Metal brackets |
Class 7: Bearing brackets for machines | |
Class 9: Brackets for setting up flat screen TV sets | |
Class 11: Wall brackets for shower sprays | |
Class 17: Rubber spacer brackets | |
Class 19: Brackets, not of metal, for building | |
Class 20: Brackets, not of metal, for furniture | |
Bridges | Class 6: Bridges (structures) of metal |
Class 9: Electrical bridges | |
Class 10: Dental bridges | |
Class 15: Bridges for musical instruments | |
Class 19: Bridges (structures) other than of metal | |
Buffers | Class 1: Buffers (chemicals) |
Class 6: Door buffers of metal | |
Class 8: Electric nail buffers | |
Class 9: Data buffers | |
Class 12: Buffers for vehicle bumpers | |
Class 17: Shock-absorbing buffers of rubber | |
Class 20: Door buffers, not of metal | |
Business services | Class 35: Business administration services |
Class 36: Investment business services | |
Class 41: Business training services | |
Busts | Class 6: Busts of common metal |
Class 14: Busts of precious metal | |
Class 19: Busts of stone, concrete or marble | |
Class 21: Busts made of china | |
Cables | Class 6: Cables of metal, non-electric |
Class 7: Ignition cables | |
Class 9: Electronic cables | |
Class 11: Electric heating cables | |
Class 12: Brake cables for vehicles | |
Class 22: Cables, not of metal | |
Cabling | Class 6: Cables of metal, non-electric |
Class 7: Ignition cables | |
Class 9: Electronic cables | |
Class 11: Electric heating cables | |
Class 12: Brake cables for vehicles | |
Class 22: Cables, not of metal | |
Cages | Class 6: Cages of metal |
Class 7: Machine cages | |
Class 12: Roll cages for vehicles | |
Class 19: Cages for birds and animals, not of metal (structures) | |
Class 21: Cages for household pets | |
Caging | Class 6: Cages of metal |
Class 7: Machine cages | |
Class 12: Roll cages for vehicles | |
Class 19: Cages for birds and animals, not of metal (structures) | |
Class 21: Cages for household pets | |
Canopies | Class 6: Fixed canopies of metal |
Class 12: Canopies for trailers | |
Class 19: Canopies (structures) of non-metallic materials | |
Class 22: Canopies (awnings) | |
Class 24: Canopies (covers for beds) | |
Cans | Class 6: Cans of metal |
Class 20: Cylindrical cans, not of metal | |
Class 21: Garbage cans for household purposes | |
Canvas | Class 16: Artists' canvas |
Class 24: Canvas for embroidery | |
Caps | Class 6: Screw caps of metal |
Class 9: Lens caps | |
Class 10: Surgical caps | |
Class 11: Radiator caps | |
Class 12: Caps for petrol tanks | |
Class 20: Screw caps, not of metal | |
Class 25: Caps being headwear | |
Class 26: Hair colouring caps | |
Class 28: Head caps for wear when playing contact sports | |
Capsules | Class 5: Capsules for medicines |
Class 6: Capsules (metal containers) | |
Class 9: Life-saving capsules for natural disasters | |
Class 11: Coffee capsules, empty, for electric coffee machines | |
Class 20: Capsules (non-metallic containers) | |
Class 30: Coffee capsules, filled | |
Career services | Class 35: Career counselling (employment advice and information) |
Class 41: Career counselling (education or training advice) | |
Carriers | Class 9: Data carriers (blank) |
Class 10: Amalgam carriers | |
Class 12: Carriers for use on vehicles | |
Class 18: Baby carriers (slings or harnesses) | |
Class 20: Pet carriers (other than bags) | |
Cases | Class 3: Lipstick cases |
Class 5: Medicine cases (portable) (filled) | |
Class 6: Security cases (safes) for money | |
Class 8: Shaver cases (fitted) | |
Class 9: Cases adapted for sunglasses | |
Class 10: Cases fitted for medical tools | |
Class 12: Roof cases for vehicles | |
Class 13: Gun cases | |
Class 14: Jewellery cases | |
Class 15: Cases for musical instruments | |
Class 16: Cases for stationery | |
Class 18: Travelling cases | |
Class 20: Display cases | |
Class 21: Toothbrush cases | |
Class 24: Pillow cases | |
Class 26: Pin cases | |
Class 28: Cases adapted for sporting articles | |
Class 30: Pastry cases | |
Class 34: Cases for pipes | |
Casings | Class 6: Metal casings for use in building or construction |
Class 7: Casings for industrial machines | |
Class 11: Casings for lamps | |
Class 12: Tyre casings | |
Class 14: Watch casings | |
Class 17: Casings of rubber for pipes | |
Class 19: Non-metallic door casings | |
Class 20: Furniture casings | |
Ceramics | Class 5: Ceramics for the construction of dentures |
Class 9: Ceramics for use in conductors | |
Class 10: Artificial bone materials of ceramics | |
Class 19: Ceramics for building purposes | |
Class 21: Ceramics for household purposes | |
Chains | Class 6: Chains of metal |
Class 7: Drive chains for machines | |
Class 9: Chains for glasses | |
Class 12: Cycle chains | |
Class 14: Key chains | |
Chambers | Class 6: Chambers (metal structures) |
Class 9: Decompression chambers | |
Class 10: Chambers for inhalers | |
Class 11: Chilling chambers | |
Class 19: Chambers (non-metallic structures) | |
Channels | Class 6: Drain channels of metal |
Class 9: Electric cable channels | |
Class 19: Drain channels, not of metal | |
Charitable services | Class 35: Business management and administration services for charitable purposes |
Class 36: Financial services for charitable purposes | |
Class 37: Construction services for charitable purposes | |
Class 38: Telecommunications services for charitable purposes | |
Class 39: Providing transportation services for charitable purposes | |
Class 40: Recycling services for charitable purposes | |
Class 41: Education and training services for charitable purposes | |
Class 43: Providing food and drink catering services for charitable purposes | |
Class 44: Providing medical services for charitable purposes | |
Charms | Class 14: Jewellery charms |
Class 26: Mobile phone accessory charms | |
Chemicals | Class 1: Industrial chemicals |
Class 2: Chemicals for preventing corrosion | |
Class 3: Chemicals for use in the bleaching of textile materials (laundry) | |
Class 5: Chemicals for pharmaceutical use | |
Chests | Class 6: Chests of metal |
Class 11: Meat chests (refrigerated) | |
Class 20: Chests, not of metal | |
Class 21: Storage chests for domestic use | |
Chips | Class 1: Chips of plastic material (unprocessed) |
Class 4: Fuel products of pressed wood chips | |
Class 9: Computer chips | |
Class 19: Softwood chips for use on gardens | |
Class 28: Chips for gambling | |
Class 29: Potato chips | |
Class 30: Corn chips | |
Class 31: Wood chips for the manufacture of wood pulp | |
Clamps | Class 6: Hinge clamps of metal |
Class 7: Clamps for pipes (parts of machines) | |
Class 8: Clamps (for carpenters or coopers) | |
Class 9: Clamps being electrical connections | |
Class 10: Clamps for surgical use | |
Class 12: Anti-theft clamps for vehicle wheels | |
Class 20: Clip clamps, not of metal | |
Clasps | Class 6: Common metal clasps (other than jewellery) |
Class 14: Clasps for jewellery | |
Class 16: Paper clasps | |
Class 26: Belt clasps | |
Clippers | Class 7: Clippers (machines) |
Class 8: Beard clippers | |
Class 34: Cigar clippers | |
Clips | Class 6: Cable clips of metal |
Class 9: Clips for making electrical connections | |
Class 10: Clips (surgical) | |
Class 12: Spoke clips for wheels | |
Class 16: Clips for stationery use | |
Class 17: Clips of rubber for cables | |
Class 20: Cable clips, not of metal | |
Class 26: Hair clips | |
Closures | Class 6: Closures of metal |
Class 9: Closures for containers for laboratory use | |
Class 10: Wound closures | |
Class 14: Closures for necklaces | |
Class 20: Closures, not of metal, for containers | |
Class 21: Combined closures for containers (for household use) | |
Club services | Class 41: Club education services |
Class 41: Sports club services | |
Class 41: Club entertainment services | |
Class 43: Club services for the provision of food and drink | |
Life coaching | Class 41: Life coaching services being training or education services |
Class 44: Life coaching being psychological counselling services | |
Class 45: Life coaching being personal mentoring and non-therapeutic counselling services | |
Coasters | Class 12: Coasters (watercraft) |
Class 16: Coasters in card form | |
Class 21: Coasters, not of paper or textile | |
Class 24: Textile coasters | |
Coatings | Class 1: Chemical coatings for ophthalmic lenses |
Class 2: Coatings (paints) | |
Class 5: Medicated lip coatings | |
Class 17: Coatings of insulating materials | |
Class 19: Coatings (building materials) | |
Collagen | Class 1: Collagen for industrial purposes |
Class 3: Collagen preparations for cosmetic purposes | |
Class 5: Collagen for medical purposes | |
Collars | Class 5: Insect repelling collars |
Class 6: Collars of metal | |
Class 9: Electronic collars to train animals | |
Class 17: Collars of rubber for fastening pipes | |
Class 18: Collars for animals | |
Class 20: Collars of plastic for fastening pipes | |
Class 21: Drip preventing rings and collars for bottles | |
Class 25: Collars (clothing) | |
Collection services | Class 36: Collection of debts |
Class 39: Collection of garbage | |
Columns | Class 6: Trestle columns of metal |
Class 9: Chromatographic columns for scientific laboratory use | |
Class 10: Chromatographic columns for medical use | |
Class 11: Distillation columns | |
Class 12: Steering columns for vehicles | |
Class 19: Non-metallic trestle columns | |
Competitions | Class 35: Organising of business competitions |
Class 41: Organisation of sporting competitions | |
Components | Class 6: Building components of metal |
Class 7: Mechanical components for washing machines | |
Class 9: Components for computers | |
Class 12: Components for brakes for vehicles | |
Class 19: Building components of wood | |
Class 20: Corner cap components, not of metal | |
Compressors | Class 7: Air compressors |
Class 9: Data compressors | |
Class 10: Compressors (surgical) | |
Computer services | Class 37: Computer support services (advisory and information services in relation to the repair, maintenance and installation of computer hardware and peripherals) |
Class 38: Computer communication services | |
Class 42: Computer support services (programming and software installation, repair and maintenance services) | |
Concentrates | Class 3: Bath concentrates, not medicated |
Class 5: Medicated bath concentrates | |
Class 29: Fruit concentrates | |
Class 30: Coffee concentrates | |
Class 32: Fruit juice concentrates | |
Conditioners | Class 1: Conditioners for the soil |
Class 3: Hair conditioners | |
Class 5: Tooth conditioners | |
Class 9: Power conditioners | |
Class 11: Air conditioners | |
Conduits | Class 6: Metal water conduits |
Class 9: Electrical conduits | |
Class 11: Water conduits installations | |
Class 19: Concrete conduits | |
Cones | Class 3: Incense cones |
Class 6: Road cones (non-mechanical, non-luminous) of metal | |
Class 9: Road cones (luminous) | |
Class 19: Delineators (fixed road cones) made of non-metallic materials | |
Class 20: Plastic road cones | |
Class 28: Playing field cones and markers | |
Class 30: Ice cream cones | |
Class 31: Pine cones | |
Connectors | Class 6: Connectors of metal for pipes |
Class 7: Hydraulic connectors (pipes) being parts of machines | |
Class 9: Electrical connectors | |
Class 10: Tubing connectors for medical use | |
Class 12: Hydraulic connectors for vehicles | |
Class 17: Non-metallic connectors for pipes | |
Class 19: Non-metallic wall connectors | |
Class 20: Plastic splice connectors for non-electric cables | |
Consoles | Class 9: Computer consoles |
Class 12: Consoles being parts of vehicle interiors | |
Class 20: Consoles (furniture) | |
Class 28: Electronic games consoles | |
Consultancy | Class 35: Business consultancy |
Class 36: Insurance consultancy | |
Class 37: Building construction consultancy | |
Class 38: Communications consultancy | |
Class 39: Travel consultancy | |
Class 40: Dressmaking consultancy | |
Class 41: Training consultancy | |
Class 42: Design consultancy | |
Class 43: Consultancy services relating to food preparation | |
Class 44: Consultancy relating to beauty care | |
Class 45: Intellectual property consultancy | |
Consultancy services | Class 35: Business consultancy |
Class 36: Insurance consultancy | |
Class 37: Building construction consultancy | |
Class 38: Communications consultancy | |
Class 39: Travel consultancy | |
Class 40: Dressmaking consultancy | |
Class 41: Training consultancy | |
Class 42: Design consultancy | |
Class 43: Consultancy services relating to food preparation | |
Class 44: Consultancy relating to beauty care | |
Class 45: Intellectual property consultancy | |
Containers | Class 6: Packaging containers of metal |
Class 8: Containers adapted for razor blades | |
Class 9: Containers for spectacles | |
Class 10: Containers especially made for medical waste | |
Class 11: Chilling containers | |
Class 12: Automobile roof containers | |
Class 16: Containers for pens | |
Class 17: Packing containers of rubber | |
Class 19: Containers of concrete | |
Class 20: Containers made of plastic | |
Class 21: Containers for domestic use | |
Class 28: Containers adapted for skis | |
Cords | Class 9: Eyeglass cords |
Class 16: Cords for bookbinding | |
Class 17: Cords of rubber | |
Class 22: Bungee cords | |
Class 26: Cords for trimming | |
Counselling | Class 35: Business counselling |
Class 36: Portfolio counselling services | |
Class 41: Career counselling (education or training advice) | |
Class 44: Health counselling | |
Class 45: Bereavement counselling | |
Counselling services | Class 35: Business counselling |
Class 36: Portfolio counselling services | |
Class 41: Career counselling (education or training advice) | |
Class 44: Health counselling | |
Class 45: Bereavement counselling | |
Couplings | Class 6: Couplings of metal for chains |
Class 7: Couplings for machines | |
Class 8: Modular couplings for hand-operated tools | |
Class 9: Electrical couplings | |
Class 12: Couplings for land vehicles | |
Class 17: Couplings of rubber for pipes | |
Class 20: Non-electric cable couplings of non-metallic materials | |
Coverings | Class 6: Coverings of metal for buildings |
Class 12: Coverings for car seats | |
Class 17: Sound-absorbing wall coverings | |
Class 18: Coverings for animals | |
Class 19: Coverings, not of metal, for building | |
Class 20: Fitted coverings for furniture | |
Class 22: Coverings in the nature of tarpaulins | |
Class 24: Bed coverings | |
Class 27: Floor coverings | |
Covers | Class 6: Drain covers of metal |
Class 9: Mobile phone covers | |
Class 10: Crutch cushion covers | |
Class 11: Fitted covers for barbecues | |
Class 12: Covers for vehicle seats | |
Class 16: Covers for books | |
Class 17: Rubber covers for switches | |
Class 18: Bag covers | |
Class 19: Non-metallic coverings for construction | |
Class 20: Shaped covers for furniture | |
Class 21: Covers for dishes | |
Class 22: Covers (not shaped) for barbecues | |
Class 24: Bed covers | |
Class 28: Shaped covers for skis | |
Cultures | Class 1: Bacterial cultures for addition to food products |
Class 5: Cultures for medical use | |
Curry | Class 29: Curry (prepared meals of meat or vegetables) |
Class 30: Curry (spice) | |
Curtains | Class 16: Paper curtains |
Class 17: Smoke curtains | |
Class 20: Bamboo curtains | |
Class 24: Curtains made of textile materials | |
Cylinders | Class 5: Oxygen cylinders, filled, for medical purposes |
Class 6: Cylinders of metal for gas | |
Class 7: Cylinders being parts of machines | |
Class 11: Hot water cylinders | |
Class 20: Cylinders, not of metal for gas | |
Class 21: Seedling cylinders of compostable material for use in horticulture | |
Data analysis | Class 35: Business data analysis |
Class 42: Technical data analysis services | |
Decorating | Class 41: Party decorating |
Class 42: Interior decorating design | |
Class 43: Cake decorating | |
Decorations | Class 6: Adhesive wall decorations of common metal |
Class 14: Adhesive wall decorations of precious metal | |
Class 16: Decorations of paper (other than Christmas decorations) | |
Class 19: Wall decorations of marble (parts of buildings) | |
Class 20: Decorations of plastic materials | |
Class 21: Adhesive wall decorations of porcelain | |
Class 24: Wall decorations of textile | |
Class 26: Floral decorations (artificial) | |
Class 28: Decorations for Christmas trees | |
Class 30: Edible cake decorations | |
Class 31: Floral decorations (fresh) | |
Decorative articles | Class 6: Decorative articles made of base metals |
Class 14: Decorative articles (trinkets or jewellery) for personal use | |
Class 17: Decorative articles (other than badges) made of rubber | |
Class 19: Decorative articles made of stone | |
Class 20: Articles of wood for decorative purposes | |
Class 21: Porcelain articles for decorative purposes | |
Class 26: Decorative articles for the hair | |
Design | Class 42: Design of computer software |
Class 42: Building design services | |
Class 42: Graphic design services | |
Class 44: Landscape design | |
Dessert | Class 29: Fruit desserts |
Class 30: Prepared desserts (confectionery) | |
Desserts | Class 29: Fruit desserts |
Class 30: Prepared desserts (confectionery) | |
Detergent | Class 1: Detergents for use in industrial processes |
Class 3: Detergents for household use | |
Class 5: Detergents for medical purposes | |
Detergents | Class 1: Detergents for use in industrial processes |
Class 3: Detergents for household use | |
Class 5: Detergents for medical purposes | |
Diagnosis | Class 37: Diagnosis of electrical faults |
Class 42: Diagnosis of faults in computer software | |
Class 44: Psychological diagnosis services | |
Diagnostic preparations | Class 1: Diagnostic preparations for scientific purposes |
Class 5: Diagnostic preparations for medical purposes | |
Diffusers | Class 3: Reed diffusers comprised of scented oils in a container and including reeds |
Class 6: Air diffusers of metal (vents, grills) for ventilating, heating and air conditioning installations | |
Class 7: Thermal spray diffusers (machines) | |
Class 9: Acoustical diffusers | |
Class 11: Light diffusers | |
Class 19: Air diffusers, not of metal, (vents, grills) for ventilating heating and air conditioning installations | |
Class 21: Reed diffusers being devices for diffusing perfume, sold empty | |
Dip | Class 5: Sheep dips |
Class 29: Dairy-based dips | |
Class 30: Chocolate-based dips | |
Dips | Class 5: Sheep dips |
Class 29: Dairy-based dips | |
Class 30: Chocolate-based dips | |
Discs | Class 6: Aluminium discs |
Class 7: Abrasive discs (machine tools) | |
Class 8: Abrasive discs (hand tools) | |
Class 9: Computer discs | |
Class 12: Vehicle brake discs | |
Class 16: Discs of cardboard for the display of information | |
Class 20: Clamping discs (non-metallic) | |
Class 21: Abrasive discs for kitchen (cleaning) purposes | |
Class 28: Flying discs (toys) | |
Dispensers | Class 6: Fixed towel dispensers of metal |
Class 7: Dispensing (vending) machines | |
Class 8: Razor blade dispensers | |
Class 9: Cash dispensers | |
Class 11: Sanitiser dispensers for toilets | |
Class 13: Munition dispensers | |
Class 16: Adhesive tape dispensers (office requisites) | |
Class 20: Paper towel dispensers (fixed, not of metal) | |
Class 21: Serviette dispensers | |
Displays | Class 6: Metal display stands |
Class 9: Display monitors | |
Class 20: Display boards | |
Distribution | Class 35: Distribution of advertising material |
Class 39: Distribution of goods (transportation) | |
Class 41: Film distribution (other than transportation) | |
Dividers | Class 6: Room dividers of metal (other than furniture) |
Class 9: Voltage dividers | |
Class 16: File dividers | |
Class 19: Non-metallic room dividers (other than furniture) | |
Class 20: Room dividers (furniture) | |
Doors | Class 6: Metallic doors |
Class 11: Screen doors adapted for shower installations | |
Class 12: Doors for vehicles | |
Class 19: Doors, not of metal | |
Class 20: Cupboard doors | |
Drains | Class 6: Drains made of metal |
Class 10: Drains for medical purposes | |
Class 11: Drains for the draining of water in sanitary installations | |
Class 19: Drains (other than of metal) | |
Dressing | Class 1: Dressings for seeds |
Class 5: Absorbent dressings | |
Class 30: Dressings for food | |
Dressings | Class 1: Dressings for seeds |
Class 5: Absorbent dressings | |
Class 30: Dressings for food | |
Drill bits | Class 7: Drill bits for machines |
Class 8: Drill bits for hand operated tools | |
Drinks | Class 5: Medicinal drinks |
Class 29: Milk drinks | |
Class 30: Coffee drinks | |
Class 32: Non-alcoholic carbonated drinks | |
Drums | Class 6: Metal drums |
Class 7: Drums (parts of machines) | |
Class 9: Magnetic drums | |
Class 12: Brake drums for vehicles | |
Class 15: Drums (musical instruments) | |
Class 20: Non-mechanical cable drums of non-metallic materials | |
Class 21: Washing drums (receptacles) | |
Ducts | Class 6: Air ducts of metal for buildings |
Class 9: Ducts (electricity) | |
Class 19: Air ducts of non-metallic materials for buildings | |
Class 20: Cable ducts made of non-metallic materials (other than electricity) | |
Ducting | Class 6: Air ducts of metal for buildings |
Class 9: Ducts (electricity) | |
Class 19: Air ducts of non-metallic materials for buildings | |
Class 20: Cable ducts made of non-metallic materials (other than electricity) | |
Dumplings | Class 29: Potato-based dumplings |
Class 30: Flour-based dumplings | |
Edging | Class 6: Metal edgings |
Class 14: Metal edgings for furniture (precious metal) | |
Class 17: Impervious adhesive strips for edging of roofs | |
Class 19: Non-metallic roof edging | |
Class 20: Edgings of plastic for furniture | |
Class 26: Edgings for clothing | |
Edgings | Class 6: Metal edgings |
Class 14: Metal edgings for furniture (precious metal) | |
Class 17: Impervious adhesive strips for edging of roofs | |
Class 19: Non-metallic roof edging | |
Class 20: Edgings of plastic for furniture | |
Class 26: Edgings for clothing | |
Elastic | Class 2: Elastic materials for protecting metals against corrosion |
Class 5: Elastic dressings | |
Class 10: Elastic bandages (supportive or compression) | |
Class 16: Elastic bands for office use | |
Class 17: Elastic threads, other than for textile use | |
Class 22: Elastic ropes | |
Class 23: Elastic thread and yarn for textile use | |
Class 24: Elastic woven fabrics | |
Class 26: Elastic for use in dressmaking | |
Electrical instruments | Class 7: Electric apparatus for cleaning |
Class 9: Electric apparatus for transmitting sound | |
Class 10: Electrical apparatus for medical diagnosis | |
Class 11: Electric apparatus for cooking foods | |
Class 12: Electrical apparatus for vehicles for security purposes | |
Class 16: Electrical heat sealing apparatus for office use | |
Class 21: Electric apparatus for killing insects | |
Class 26: Electric hair setting apparatus containing heated hair rollers | |
Class 28: Electric amusement apparatus | |
Electric instruments | Class 7: Electric apparatus for cleaning |
Class 9: Electric apparatus for transmitting sound | |
Class 10: Electrical apparatus for medical diagnosis | |
Class 11: Electric apparatus for cooking foods | |
Class 12: Electrical apparatus for vehicles for security purposes | |
Class 16: Electrical heat sealing apparatus for office use | |
Class 21: Electric apparatus for killing insects | |
Class 26: Electric hair setting apparatus containing heated hair rollers | |
Class 28: Electric amusement apparatus | |
Electronic instruments | Class 7: Electric apparatus for cleaning |
Class 9: Electric apparatus for transmitting sound | |
Class 10: Electrical apparatus for medical diagnosis | |
Class 11: Electric apparatus for cooking foods | |
Class 12: Electrical apparatus for vehicles for security purposes | |
Class 16: Electrical heat sealing apparatus for office use | |
Class 21: Electric apparatus for killing insects | |
Class 26: Electric hair setting apparatus containing heated hair rollers | |
Class 28: Electric amusement apparatus | |
Electrical apparatus | Class 7: Electric apparatus for cleaning |
Class 9: Electric apparatus for transmitting sound | |
Class 10: Electrical apparatus for medical diagnosis | |
Class 11: Electric apparatus for cooking foods | |
Class 12: Electrical apparatus for vehicles for security purposes | |
Class 16: Electrical heat sealing apparatus for office use | |
Class 21: Electric apparatus for killing insects | |
Class 26: Electric hair setting apparatus containing heated hair rollers | |
Class 28: Electric amusement apparatus | |
Electric apparatus | Class 7: Electric apparatus for cleaning |
Class 9: Electric apparatus for transmitting sound | |
Class 10: Electrical apparatus for medical diagnosis | |
Class 11: Electric apparatus for cooking foods | |
Class 12: Electrical apparatus for vehicles for security purposes | |
Class 16: Electrical heat sealing apparatus for office use | |
Class 21: Electric apparatus for killing insects | |
Class 26: Electric hair setting apparatus containing heated hair rollers | |
Class 28: Electric amusement apparatus | |
Electronic apparatus | Class 7: Electric apparatus for cleaning |
Class 9: Electric apparatus for transmitting sound | |
Class 10: Electrical apparatus for medical diagnosis | |
Class 11: Electric apparatus for cooking foods | |
Class 12: Electrical apparatus for vehicles for security purposes | |
Class 16: Electrical heat sealing apparatus for office use | |
Class 21: Electric apparatus for killing insects | |
Class 26: Electric hair setting apparatus containing heated hair rollers | |
Class 28: Electric amusement apparatus | |
Electronic machines | Class 7: Electric machines for cleaning |
Class 9: Electronic accounting machines | |
Class 10: Electrical machines for use in treating the human body | |
Class 15: Electronic rhythm machines | |
Class 16: Electronic lettering machines (office requisites) | |
Class 28: Electronic games machines | |
Electric machines | Class 7: Electric machines for cleaning |
Class 9: Electronic accounting machines | |
Class 10: Electrical machines for use in treating the human body | |
Class 15: Electronic rhythm machines | |
Class 16: Electronic lettering machines (office requisites) | |
Class 28: Electronic games machines | |
Electrical machines | Class 7: Electric machines for cleaning |
Class 9: Electronic accounting machines | |
Class 10: Electrical machines for use in treating the human body | |
Class 15: Electronic rhythm machines | |
Class 16: Electronic lettering machines (office requisites) | |
Class 28: Electronic games machines | |
Enclosures | Class 6: Enclosures of metal (other than for showers) |
Class 9: Enclosures for circuit breakers | |
Class 11: Enclosures for showers | |
Class 16: Gift enclosures | |
Class 19: Non-metallic enclosures for use in architecture | |
Enzymes | Class 1: Enzymes for scientific purposes |
Class 3: Enzyme preparations for cleaning purposes | |
Class 5: Enzymes for medical or veterinary use | |
Essences | Class 3: Essences for skin care |
Class 5: Medicated bath essences | |
Class 30: Essences for food (other than essential oils) | |
Class 32: Essences for making beverages | |
Class 33: Alcoholic essences | |
Examination | Class 35: Efficiency or process auditing (examining, reviewing or assessing the working of a business or organization) |
Class 41: Educational examination | |
Class 44: Medical examination of individuals | |
Exhibition | Class 35: Arranging exhibitions for advertising purposes |
Class 41: Arranging of exhibitions for educational purposes | |
Class 43: Provision of facilities for exhibitions | |
Exhibitions | Class 35: Arranging exhibitions for advertising purposes |
Class 41: Arranging of exhibitions for educational purposes | |
Class 43: Provision of facilities for exhibitions | |
Export services | Class 35: Export agency services |
Class 36: Export finance services | |
Class 39: Import and export cargo handling services | |
Exporting | Class 35: Export agency services |
Class 36: Export finance services | |
Class 39: Import and export cargo handling services | |
Extracts | Class 1: Tea extracts for the food industry |
Class 2: Dyewood extracts | |
Class 3: Extracts of perfumes | |
Class 5: Extracts of medicinal herbs | |
Class 29: Meat extracts | |
Class 30: Chocolate extracts | |
Class 32: Vegetable extracts (beverages) | |
Facings | Class 6: Facings of metal for building |
Class 12: Bodywork facings for vehicles | |
Class 19: Facings, not of metal, for building | |
Fans | Class 7: Fans for engines |
Class 9: Fans adapted for use with computer components | |
Class 9: Internal cooling fans for computers | |
Class 11: Electric cooling fans | |
Class 20: Fans for personal use (non-electric) | |
Fasteners | Class 6: Door fasteners of metal |
Class 14: Tie fasteners | |
Class 16: Paper fasteners (office requisites) | |
Class 17: Resealable extruded plastic fasteners | |
Class 18: Common metal fasteners for saddles | |
Class 19: Non-metallic fasteners being security devices for doors | |
Class 20: Door fasteners, not of metal | |
Class 26: Fasteners for clothing | |
Fastenings | Class 6: Door fasteners of metal |
Class 14: Tie fasteners | |
Class 16: Paper fasteners (office requisites) | |
Class 17: Resealable extruded plastic fasteners | |
Class 18: Common metal fasteners for saddles | |
Class 19: Non-metallic fasteners being security devices for doors | |
Class 20: Door fasteners, not of metal | |
Class 26: Fasteners for clothing | |
Ferments | Class 1: Ferments for chemical purposes |
Class 5: Ferments for pharmaceutical purposes | |
Class 29: Milk ferments for culinary purposes | |
Class 30: Ferments for dough | |
Fibres | Class 1: Rock fibres for use in forestry |
Class 6: Reinforcing fibres of metal for building | |
Class 9: Optical fibres | |
Class 10: Laryngectomy fibres | |
Class 17: Carbon fibres for use in industry | |
Class 19: Organic fibres for building purposes | |
Class 21: Glass fibres (other than for textile use) | |
Class 22: Natural fibres | |
Class 22: Plastic fibers for textile use | |
Class 23: Flocked fibres | |
Fibers | Class 1: Rock fibres for use in forestry |
Class 6: Reinforcing fibres of metal for building | |
Class 9: Optical fibres | |
Class 10: Laryngectomy fibres | |
Class 17: Carbon fibres for use in industry | |
Class 19: Organic fibres for building purposes | |
Class 21: Glass fibres (other than for textile use) | |
Class 22: Natural fibres | |
Class 22: Plastic fibers for textile use | |
Class 23: Flocked fibres | |
Figurines | Class 6: Figurines of common metal |
Class 14: Figurines made from gold | |
Class 16: Figurines made from cardboard | |
Class 17: Figurines made from rubber | |
Class 18: Figurines made from leather | |
Class 19: Figurines of stone | |
Class 20: Figurines made of plastics | |
Class 21: Figurines made of glass | |
Class 24: Figurines made of textile | |
Class 28: Figurines being toys | |
Figures | Class 6: Figurines of common metal |
Class 14: Figurines made from gold | |
Class 16: Figurines made from cardboard | |
Class 17: Figurines made from rubber | |
Class 18: Figurines made from leather | |
Class 19: Figurines of stone | |
Class 20: Figurines made of plastics | |
Class 21: Figurines made of glass | |
Class 24: Figurines made of textile | |
Class 28: Figurines being toys | |
Filler | Class 1: Fillers for plastics |
Class 2: Fillers in the nature of paint | |
Class 5: Dental cement for fillings | |
Class 5: Dental filling agents | |
Class 10: Bone void fillers comprised of artificial materials | |
Class 17: Insulating fillers | |
Class 19: Fillers for repairing walls | |
Fillers | Class 1: Fillers for plastics |
Class 2: Fillers in the nature of paint | |
Class 5: Dental cement for fillings | |
Class 5: Dental filling agents | |
Class 10: Bone void fillers comprised of artificial materials | |
Class 17: Insulating fillers | |
Class 19: Fillers for repairing walls | |
Filling | Class 5: Dental cement for fillings |
Class 22: Fillings of down | |
Class 29: Fruit fillings | |
Fillings | Class 5: Dental cement for fillings |
Class 22: Fillings of down | |
Class 29: Fruit fillings | |
Film | Class 1: Unexposed films |
Class 5: Adhesive films for medical use | |
Class 6: Films made of aluminium | |
Class 9: Animated films | |
Class 10: Exposed X-ray films for medical use | |
Class 16: Adhesive films for household use | |
Class 17: Masking films | |
Class 19: Films of plastic for use in building | |
Films | Class 1: Unexposed films |
Class 5: Adhesive films for medical use | |
Class 6: Films made of aluminium | |
Class 9: Animated films | |
Class 10: Exposed X-ray films for medical use | |
Class 16: Adhesive films for household use | |
Class 17: Masking films | |
Class 19: Films of plastic for use in building | |
Filters | Class 7: Air filters for engines |
Class 9: Microwave filters | |
Class 10: Filters for medical purposes | |
Class 11: Dust filters | |
Class 16: Paper coffee filters | |
Class 21: Tea filters | |
Class 24: Filters made of textile materials | |
Class 34: Cigarette filters | |
Finishes | Class 2: Exterior wall finishes |
Class 3: Floor finishes | |
Class 19: Textured concrete finishes | |
Fittings | Class 6: Furniture fittings of metal |
Class 7: Spray fittings (parts of machines) | |
Class 8: Spray fittings (parts of hand-operated tools) | |
Class 9: Fittings for lights (switches) | |
Class 11: Bath fittings | |
Class 12: Fittings for bicycles for carrying beverages | |
Class 14: Coffin fittings of precious metal | |
Class 17: Non-metallic fittings for pipes | |
Class 18: Harness fittings | |
Class 19: Safety fittings of synthetic plastics for doors | |
Class 20: Furniture fittings, not of metal | |
Class 21: Plastic bathroom fittings | |
Class 25: Fittings of metal for footwear | |
Class 28: Fittings for fishing rod handles | |
Fitting | Class 37: Fitting services for tyres |
Class 44: Fitting of contact lenses | |
Class 45: Wig fitting | |
Fixatives | Class 2: Fixatives for colorants |
Class 3: Fixatives for the hair | |
Fixtures | Class 6: Cupboard fixtures of metal |
Class 11: Bath fixtures | |
Class 20: Shop fixtures (furniture) | |
Flanges | Class 6: Flanges of metal (collars) |
Class 7: Spindle adapter flanges for machine tools | |
Class 8: Spindle adapter flanges for hand-operated tools | |
Class 10: Adhesive flanges for use with ostomy bags | |
Class 12: Flanges for railway wheel tyres | |
Class 17: Flanges of plastic (collars) | |
Class 19: Orifice flanges, not of metal | |
Flavouring | Class 3: Flavourings for foodstuffs being essential oils |
Class 30: Chocolate flavourings | |
Class 34: Flavourings, other than essential oils, for tobacco | |
Flavourings | Class 3: Flavourings for foodstuffs being essential oils |
Class 30: Chocolate flavourings | |
Class 34: Flavourings, other than essential oils, for tobacco | |
Foam | Class 1: Plastics in the form of foams |
Class 3: Foams for the bath | |
Class 5: Medicated bath foams | |
Class 17: Polyamide foams | |
Class 19: Building materials in the form of foams having sealing properties | |
Foams | Class 1: Plastics in the form of foams |
Class 3: Foams for the bath | |
Class 5: Medicated bath foams | |
Class 17: Polyamide foams | |
Class 19: Building materials in the form of foams having sealing properties | |
Foil | Class 2: Foils of metal for use by painters |
Class 3: Grinding foils | |
Class 5: Wound foils (dressings) | |
Class 6: Aluminium foil | |
Class 10: Incision foils for surgical use | |
Class 16: Foils of plastic for packaging | |
Class 17: Insulating foils | |
Class 19: Non-metallic building materials in the form of foils | |
Class 21: Aluminium foils for cooking purposes | |
Class 26: Hair colouring foils | |
Class 28: Foils for fencing | |
Foils | Class 2: Foils of metal for use by painters |
Class 3: Grinding foils | |
Class 5: Wound foils (dressings) | |
Class 6: Aluminium foil | |
Class 10: Incision foils for surgical use | |
Class 16: Foils of plastic for packaging | |
Class 17: Insulating foils | |
Class 19: Non-metallic building materials in the form of foils | |
Class 21: Aluminium foils for cooking purposes | |
Class 26: Hair colouring foils | |
Class 28: Foils for fencing | |
Frames | Class 6: Frames of metal for structures |
Class 7: Spinning frames | |
Class 8: Frames for handsaws | |
Class 9: Frames for eyeglasses | |
Class 10: Walking frames | |
Class 11: Heating frames | |
Class 12: Frames for cycles | |
Class 15: Kettledrum frames | |
Class 16: Storage frames (other than furniture) for filing purposes | |
Class 17: Non-metallic frames for water pipes | |
Class 19: Non-metallic frames for buildings | |
Class 20: Picture frames | |
Class 25: Hat frames (skeletons) | |
Class 26: Frames for crochet | |
Class 28: Racket frames | |
Gas | Class 1: Gases for industrial use |
Class 4: Gases for use as fuel | |
Class 5: Gases for dental use | |
Gases | Class 1: Gases for industrial use |
Class 4: Gases for use as fuel | |
Class 5: Gases for dental use | |
Gates | Class 6: Gates of metal |
Class 19: Gates, not of metal | |
Class 20: Baby gates | |
Gel | Class 1: Silica gels |
Class 3: Cleansing gels | |
Class 5: Medicated bath gels | |
Class 17: Gels for insulating | |
Gels | Class 1: Silica gels |
Class 3: Cleansing gels | |
Class 5: Medicated bath gels | |
Class 17: Gels for insulating | |
Ginger | Class 29: Preserved ginger |
Class 30: Ground ginger | |
Class 31: Ginger, fresh | |
Glaze | Class 2: Glazes (paint coating) |
Class 3: Glaze for strengthening nails | |
Class 30: Glazes for food | |
Glazes | Class 2: Glazes (paint coating) |
Class 3: Glaze for strengthening nails | |
Class 30: Glazes for food | |
Gloves | Class 3: Gloves impregnated with cosmetic moisturising cream |
Class 9: Gloves for protection against injury | |
Class 10: Gloves for medical use | |
Class 21: Gloves for domestic use | |
Class 24: Wash gloves | |
Class 25: Gloves (clothing) | |
Glue | Class 1: Glues for use in industry |
Class 3: Glue for strengthening nails | |
Class 5: Surgical glues | |
Class 16: Adhesive glues for household purposes | |
Glues | Class 1: Glues for use in industry |
Class 3: Glue for strengthening nails | |
Class 5: Surgical glues | |
Class 16: Adhesive glues for household purposes | |
Grease | Class 2: Anti-corrosive greases |
Class 3: Greases for cosmetic purposes | |
Class 4: Industrial grease | |
Class 5: Greases for medical purposes | |
Greases | Class 2: Anti-corrosive greases |
Class 3: Greases for cosmetic purposes | |
Class 4: Industrial grease | |
Class 5: Greases for medical purposes | |
Grills | Class 6: Grilles of metal for roads |
Class 11: Cooking grills | |
Class 12: Radiator grills for vehicles | |
Class 19: Non-metallic shutter grilles | |
Class 20: Non-metallic ventilation grilles for fitting in doors | |
Class 21: Grills (cooking utensils) | |
Grilles | Class 6: Grilles of metal for roads |
Class 11: Cooking grills | |
Class 12: Radiator grills for vehicles | |
Class 19: Non-metallic shutter grilles | |
Class 20: Non-metallic ventilation grilles for fitting in doors | |
Class 21: Grills (cooking utensils) | |
Grips | Class 6: Cable grips of metal |
Class 8: Wire pulling grips (hand-operated tools) | |
Class 11: Hand grips for baths | |
Class 12: Tyre grips | |
Class 16: Paper grips (stationery) | |
Class 17: Flexible cellular rubber grips | |
Class 18: Grips for holding shopping bags | |
Class 20: Cable grips of non-metallic materials | |
Class 26: Hair grips | |
Class 28: Golf club grips | |
Grommets | Class 6: Metal grommets |
Class 17: Grommets made of rubber | |
Class 20: Grommets made of plastics materials | |
Guards | Class 6: Door guards of metal |
Class 7: Guards (parts of machines) | |
Class 8: Paint guards (hand tools) | |
Class 9: Head guards for sports | |
Class 10: Knee guards in the nature of supports (other than sports articles) | |
Class 12: Spray guards for vehicles | |
Class 13: Trigger guards for rifles | |
Class 19: Non-metallic tree guards (fences) | |
Class 20: Bumper guards for cots, other than bed linen | |
Class 25: Rash guards | |
Class 28: Knee guards (sports articles) | |
Gum | Class 1: Gums (adhesives), for industrial purposes |
Class 2: Gum resins | |
Class 5: Nicotine gum for use as an aid to stop smoking | |
Class 16: Gum for packing | |
Class 17: Gum, raw or semi-worked | |
Class 30: Chewing gum (not medicated) | |
Handles | Class 6: Metal door handles |
Class 7: Handles being parts of machine tools | |
Class 8: Handles for hand-operated garden tools | |
Class 10: Scalpel handles | |
Class 11: Handles for electric kettles | |
Class 16: Handles for paint brushes | |
Class 18: Handles for umbrellas | |
Class 20: Door handles, not of metal | |
Class 21: Handles for brooms | |
Class 28: Handles for sporting goods | |
Hangers | Class 6: Bag hangers of metal |
Class 7: Hangers (parts of machines) | |
Class 10: Dental x-ray film hangers | |
Class 16: Calendar hangers | |
Class 20: Clothes hangers | |
Hardware | Class 6: Metal hardware for buildings |
Class 9: Computer hardware | |
Class 19: Builders' hardware of non-metallic materials | |
Class 20: Plastic hardware for blinds | |
Herbs | Class 5: Herbs for medicinal purposes |
Class 30: Dried herbs (seasonings) | |
Class 31: Fresh herbs | |
Class 34: Herbs for smoking | |
Hire services | Class 35: Hire of advertising billboards |
Class 37: Hire of construction machinery | |
Class 38: Hire of communications apparatus | |
Class 39: Car hire services | |
Class 40: Hire of electrical generators | |
Class 41: Hire of sports facilities | |
Class 42: Computer hire | |
Class 43: Temporary room hire | |
Class 45: Hire of clothing | |
Hiring services | Class 35: Hire of advertising billboards |
Class 37: Hire of construction machinery | |
Class 38: Hire of communications apparatus | |
Class 39: Car hire services | |
Class 40: Hire of electrical generators | |
Class 41: Hire of sports facilities | |
Class 42: Computer hire | |
Class 43: Temporary room hire | |
Class 45: Hire of clothing | |
Holders | Class 6: Sign holders of metal |
Class 7: Holders for machine tools | |
Class 8: Holders for hand tools | |
Class 9: Holders adapted for mobile phones | |
Class 10: X-ray film holders for medical use | |
Class 11: Lamp holders | |
Class 12: Cup holders for vehicles | |
Class 13: Holders for ammunition | |
Class 14: Ring holders | |
Class 16: Document holders (stationery) | |
Class 18: Card holders (wallets) | |
Class 19: Non-metallic sign holders | |
Class 20: Brochure holders (furniture) | |
Class 21: Candle holders | |
Class 24: Textile curtain holders | |
Class 26: Suspender holders (fasteners) | |
Class 28: Ball holders | |
Class 34: Cigar holders | |
Hoods | Class 6: Soundproof hoods (structures) of metal |
Class 7: Hoods (parts of machines) | |
Class 9: Lens hoods | |
Class 11: Cooker hoods | |
Class 12: Hoods for vehicles | |
Class 19: Soundproof hoods (structures), not of metal | |
Class 21: Aquarium hoods | |
Class 25: Hoods (clothing) | |
Hooks | Class 6: Clothes hooks of metal |
Class 7: Crane hooks | |
Class 8: Bush hooks (hand tools) | |
Class 10: Hooks for medical or surgical use | |
Class 12: Tow hooks | |
Class 19: Hooks, not of metal, for use in building | |
Class 20: Curtain hooks | |
Class 26: Embroidering crochet hooks | |
Class 28: Fish hooks | |
Hoops | Class 6: Cask hoops of metal |
Class 20: Barrel hoops, not of metal | |
Class 28: Basketball hoops | |
Horns | Class 9: Electric horns (other than for vehicles) |
Class 10: Kidney horns | |
Class 13: Powder horns | |
Class 15: French horns | |
Class 20: Animal horns | |
Class 21: Shoe horns | |
Class 28: Toy horns | |
Hoses | Class 6: Metal hoses |
Class 9: Fire hoses | |
Class 10: Hoses adapted for use with medical ventilators | |
Class 11: Shower hoses | |
Class 12: Non-metallic hoses for use in hydraulic systems in vehicles | |
Class 17: Garden hoses | |
Hospitality | Class 41: Hospitality services (entertainment) |
Class 43: Hospitality services being the provision of food and drink | |
Digital imaging services | Class 41: Digital imaging services (editing of images) |
Class 42: Digital imaging services (digitisation and scanning of images) | |
Infusions | Class 5: Herbal infusions for medicinal use |
Class 30: Herbal infusions (other than for medicinal use) | |
Inlets | Class 6: Water inlets (valves of metal) for water pipes |
Class 7: Air inlets (parts of machines, engines or motors) | |
Class 11: Air inlets (vents) for vehicles | |
Class 20: Water inlets (valves of plastic) for water pipes | |
Inserts | Class 6: Inserts of metal |
Class 7: Cutting inserts (parts of machines) | |
Class 8: Cutting inserts for use with hand tools | |
Class 9: Inserts for breathing apparatus, other than for medical or surgical use | |
Class 10: Inserts for breathing apparatus for medical use | |
Class 11: Fireplace inserts | |
Class 12: Tyre mousse inserts | |
Class 16: Inserts for folders | |
Class 19: Rigid foam materials being inserts for use in building | |
Class 20: Plastic inserts (trays) for tool boxes | |
Class 21: Seed tray inserts | |
Class 25: Inserts for footwear (other than orthopaedic) | |
Class 26: Bra inserts for enhancing the bust for cosmetic purposes | |
Inspection services | Class 37: Inspection of automobiles and their parts prior to maintenance and repair |
Class 42: Inspection of goods for quality control | |
Class 45: Inspection of factories for safety purposes | |
Instruments | Class 7: Abrasive instruments (machines) |
Class 9: Calibration instruments | |
Class 11: Air cleaning instruments | |
Class 12: Anti-theft instruments for vehicles | |
Class 13: Sighting instruments for firearms (other than telescopic) | |
Class 14: Chronological instruments | |
Class 15: Musical instruments | |
Class 16: Drawing instruments | |
Class 20: Display instruments (furniture) | |
Class 21: Non-electric cleaning instruments | |
Internet cafe services | Class 38: Internet cafe services being the provision of telecommunications access to the internet |
Class 42: Internet cafe services (computer rental) | |
Class 43: Internet cafe services (provision of food and drink prepared for consumption) | |
Internet portal services | Class 38: Internet portal services (providing user access to a global computer network) |
Class 42: Internet portal services (designing or hosting) | |
Investigation services | Class 35: Business investigations |
Class 36: Financial investigation services | |
Class 42: Accident investigation (engineering or forensic science services) | |
Class 45: Criminal investigations | |
Jacks | Class 7: Jacks (machines) |
Class 8: Jacks (hand-operated) | |
Class 9: Phone extension jacks | |
Class 11: Roasting jacks | |
Class 21: Boot jacks | |
Jelly | Class 3: Petroleum jelly for cosmetic purposes |
Class 4: Petroleum jelly for industrial purposes | |
Class 29: Fruit jelly spreads | |
Class 30: Flavoured jelly crystals | |
Jellies | Class 3: Petroleum jelly for cosmetic purposes |
Class 4: Petroleum jelly for industrial purposes | |
Class 29: Fruit jelly spreads | |
Class 30: Flavoured jelly crystals | |
Joints | Class 6: Furniture joints of metal |
Class 7: Joints (parts of engines) | |
Class 9: Cable joints of metal, electric | |
Class 10: Artificial joints | |
Class 12: Steering joints for vehicles | |
Class 17: Non-metallic joints for pipes | |
Class 19: Concrete joints forming parts of concrete floors | |
Class 20: Non-metallic furniture joints | |
Class 28: Joints for cues | |
Class 29: Bacon joints | |
Jointing | Class 6: Furniture joints of metal |
Class 7: Joints (parts of engines) | |
Class 9: Cable joints of metal, electric | |
Class 10: Artificial joints | |
Class 12: Steering joints for vehicles | |
Class 17: Non-metallic joints for pipes | |
Class 19: Concrete joints forming parts of concrete floors | |
Class 20: Non-metallic furniture joints | |
Class 28: Joints for cues | |
Class 29: Bacon joints | |
Juice | Class 29: Vegetable juices for cooking |
Class 32: Fruit juice beverages | |
Keys | Class 6: Keys of metal |
Class 8: Hex keys | |
Class 9: Encoded keys | |
Class 15: Piano keys | |
Class 20: Plastic keys | |
Kits | Class 5: Filled first aid kits |
Class 9: Hands-free kits for telephones | |
Class 10: Medical diagnostic apparatus for sale in kit form | |
Class 11: Electrically heated home brewing kits | |
Class 12: Puncture repair kits comprised primarily of adhesive rubber patches for repairing inner tubes and tyre mousse inserts for bicycle tyres | |
Class 14: Craft kits for jewellery construction | |
Class 16: Craft kits for painting/posters | |
Class 19: Non-metallic prefabricated building elements for sale in kit form | |
Class 20: Shelving sold in kit form | |
Class 21: Non-electric home brewing kits | |
Class 26: Sewing kits | |
Class 28: Toy model kits | |
Labels | Class 6: Labels of metal |
Class 10: Labels for medical use in the identification of samples | |
Class 16: Labels of paper | |
Class 18: Labels of leather | |
Class 20: Labels of plastic | |
Class 24: Labels of textile | |
Lactose | Class 1: Lactose for industrial purposes |
Class 5: Lactose (nutritional supplement) | |
Ladders | Class 6: Ladders of metal |
Class 20: Non-metallic ladders | |
Laminate | Class 1: Laminates of sensitised paper |
Class 6: Laminates composed of metal sheets | |
Class 9: Films (laminates) adapted for use in the printed circuit industry | |
Class 16: Laminates of paper | |
Class 17: Plastic laminates for use in manufacture | |
Class 19: Laminates of non-metallic materials for use in building | |
Laminates | Class 1: Laminates of sensitised paper |
Class 6: Laminates composed of metal sheets | |
Class 9: Films (laminates) adapted for use in the printed circuit industry | |
Class 16: Laminates of paper | |
Class 17: Plastic laminates for use in manufacture | |
Class 19: Laminates of non-metallic materials for use in building | |
Landscaping | Class 37: Construction services relating to landscaping |
Class 44: Landscape architectural services | |
Class 44: Landscape gardening | |
Lanyards | Class 9: Lanyards for mobile phones |
Class 13: Firing lanyards for explosives | |
Class 14: Lanyards for holding keys | |
Class 16: Lanyards for holding paper cards | |
Class 22: Lanyards for rigging | |
Leads | Class 7: Ignition leads |
Class 9: Battery leads | |
Class 10: Implantable pacemaking leads | |
Class 18: Leads for animals | |
Lecithin | Class 1: Lecithin for use in manufacture |
Class 5: Lecithin for medical purposes | |
Class 29: Lecithin for culinary purposes | |
Lids | Class 6: Container lids made of metal (other than for household or kitchen use) |
Class 11: Toilet lids | |
Class 12: Car boot lids | |
Class 19: Inspection lids made of non-metallic materials | |
Class 21: Pot lids | |
Liners | Class 3: Liners (cosmetics) for the eyes |
Class 5: Nappy liners | |
Class 6: Liners of metal for concrete forms | |
Class 7: Liners for hammer mills | |
Class 11: Crucible liners | |
Class 12: Boot liners for automobiles | |
Class 16: Bin liners of paper | |
Class 17: Rubber liners or linings for protecting parts of machines | |
Class 19: Non-metallic liners for concrete forms | |
Class 20: Hanging basket liners (plastic) | |
Class 22: Liners for use in bulk containers | |
Class 24: Sleeping bag liners | |
Class 28: Plastic liners for portable swimming pools | |
Class 31: Moss for use as hanging basket liners | |
Linings | Class 5: Linings for pants (incontinence) |
Class 6: Linings of metal for building | |
Class 7: Linings for brakes (parts of machines) | |
Class 11: Linings for fire openings | |
Class 12: Linings for vehicles | |
Class 16: Lining papers for packaging | |
Class 17: Clutch linings | |
Class 19: Linings, not of metal, for building | |
Class 24: Linings (textile) | |
Class 25: Ready-made linings for clothing | |
Class 27: Padded linings for existing floors | |
Class 28: Linings for fishing rods | |
Lobbying | Class 35: Commercial lobbying services |
Class 45: Lobbying services relating to legislation and regulation | |
Lotion | Class 3: Lotions for cosmetic purposes |
Class 5: Lotions for pharmaceutical purposes | |
Lotions | Class 3: Lotions for cosmetic purposes |
Class 5: Lotions for pharmaceutical purposes | |
Louvres | Class 6: Louvres made of metal |
Class 11: Lighting louvres | |
Class 12: Sun louvres of metal for vehicles | |
Class 19: Architectural louvres of non-metallic materials | |
Class 20: Louvre blinds (indoor) | |
Magnetic apparatus | Class 7: Magnetic holders for machine tools |
Class 9: Magnetic sensors | |
Class 9: Magnets | |
Class 10: Magnets for therapeutic use | |
Class 11: Magnetic apparatus for water softening | |
Class 16: Magnetic letters (stationery) | |
Class 20: Magnetic letters made of non-metallic materials (other than stationery or type) | |
Management services | Class 35: Business management |
Class 36: Financial management | |
Class 36: Property management | |
Class 37: Building project management | |
Class 40: Waste management services (treatment of materials) | |
Class 45: Industrial property (intellectual property) management | |
Markers | Class 2: Colorants for the restoration of furniture in the form of markers |
Class 6: Metal markers for cables | |
Class 9: Markers for electric wire | |
Class 16: Marker pens | |
Class 24: Markers (labels) of cloth for textile fabrics | |
Class 28: Markers (counters) for playing games | |
Masks | Class 3: Masks for the face (cosmetic) |
Class 9: Masks for protecting the face (other than sporting apparatus) | |
Class 9: Masks for swimming | |
Class 10: Medical masks | |
Class 25: Eye masks | |
Class 28: Masks (playthings) | |
Class 28: Masks for protecting the face (sporting apparatus) | |
Face masks | Class 3: Masks for the face (cosmetic) |
Class 9: Masks for protecting the face (other than sporting apparatus) | |
Class 9: Masks for swimming | |
Class 10: Medical masks | |
Class 25: Eye masks | |
Class 28: Masks (playthings) | |
Class 28: Masks for protecting the face (sporting apparatus) | |
Mastics | Class 1: Sealant mastics for use in industry |
Class 2: Mastic (natural resin) | |
Class 5: Dental mastics | |
Class 17: Insulating mastics | |
Class 17: Mastic for sealing joints | |
Class 19: Building materials being mastics | |
Masts | Class 6: Masts of metal |
Class 9: Masts (wireless aerials) | |
Class 12: Masts for boats | |
Class 19: Masts (not of metal and not being wireless aerials) | |
Class 28: Masts for sailboards | |
Materials | Class 1: Plastic materials in the raw state |
Class 2: Materials for artists (paints) | |
Class 3: Materials for cleaning purposes (preparations) | |
Class 4: Combustible materials being fuel | |
Class 6: Metal materials for building | |
Class 17: Insulating materials | |
Class 17: Jointing materials | |
Class 19: Non-metallic materials for building | |
Class 22: Padding materials, not of rubber, plastics, paper or cardboard | |
Meals | Class 29: Prepared meals, predominantly of meat or vegetables |
Class 30: Meals made predominantly from rice, pasta or noodles | |
Mechanisms | Class 6: Mechanisms of metal (non-electric) for opening doors |
Class 7: Mechanisms (electric) for use in adjusting the position of racking | |
Class 9: Mechanisms for card operated apparatus | |
Class 11: Mechanisms for controlling fluid level in tanks (valves) | |
Class 16: Mechanisms for writing instruments | |
Membranes | Class 6: Sealing membranes of metal |
Class 9: Membranes for filtration (scientific) | |
Class 10: Surgical membranes | |
Class 11: Membranes for the filtration of water | |
Class 17: Membranes made of plastic | |
Class 19: Non-metallic roofing membranes | |
Mentoring | Class 41: Mentoring (training) |
Class 45: Mentoring (spiritual) | |
Mesh | Class 6: Meshes of common metal |
Class 14: Chain mesh of precious metals | |
Class 16: Plastic mesh for packaging and wrapping | |
Class 19: Reinforcing mesh made of textile fibres for construction purposes | |
Class 22: Plastic mesh not for packaging and wrapping | |
Minerals | Class 1: Mineral preparations for use in manufacturing |
Class 1: Raw minerals for industrial purposes | |
Class 3: Blast cleaning media comprising crushed mineral | |
Class 4: Mineral fuel | |
Class 5: Mineral preparations for use as nutritional additives to foodstuffs for animals | |
Class 5: Mineral preparations for use as nutritional additives to foodstuffs for humans | |
Class 17: Mineral fibres for insulating purposes | |
Class 19: Minerals for use in building | |
Miniatures | Class 6: Miniature car models (ornaments) of common metal |
Class 14: Miniature car models (ornaments) of precious metal | |
Class 16: Miniature car models (ornaments) of paper | |
Class 20: Miniature car models (ornaments) of plastic | |
Class 20: Miniature car models (ornaments) of wood | |
Class 21: Miniature figurines (earthenware) | |
Class 21: Miniature figurines (glass) | |
Class 21: Miniature figurines (porcelain) | |
Class 28: Miniatures for use in games | |
Mitts | Class 21: Oven gloves and mitts (gloves for household purposes) |
Class 24: Bath mitts | |
Class 25: Mitts (clothing) | |
Mixes | Class 1: Mulch and fertilizer mixes, fertilizer predominating |
Class 2: Trowelling mixes for vehicle surfaces prior to coating with refinishes | |
Class 5: Plastic mixes for the fabrication of artificial teeth | |
Class 19: Cement mixes | |
Class 29: Soup mixes | |
Class 30: Batter mixes | |
Class 31: Mulch and fertilizer mixes, mulch predominating | |
Models | Class 6: Models (ornaments) of common metal |
Class 9: Anatomical training models [teaching apparatus] | |
Class 10: Implant models | |
Class 14: Ornamental models made of precious metal | |
Class 16: Models (ornaments) made of paper | |
Class 19: Models (ornaments) made of marble | |
Class 19: Models (ornaments) made of stone | |
Class 20: Models (ornaments) made of plastic | |
Class 20: Models (ornaments) made of wax | |
Class 20: Models (ornaments) made of wood | |
Class 21: Models (ornaments) made of earthenware | |
Class 21: Models (ornaments) made of glass | |
Class 21: Models (ornaments) made of porcelain | |
Class 28: Models being toys | |
Modules | Class 6: Metallic modules for use in constructing buildings |
Class 7: Mechanical control modules | |
Class 9: Power modules | |
Class 10: Compressor modules being parts of ventilators (medical) | |
Class 19: Non-metallic modules for use in constructing buildings | |
Class 20: Storage modules (furniture) | |
Monitoring | Class 35: Business monitoring services |
Class 42: Environmental monitoring services | |
Class 42: Monitoring of computer system operation by remote access | |
Class 44: Monitoring of patients | |
Class 45: Alarm monitoring services | |
Class 45: Monitoring intellectual property rights for legal advisory purposes | |
Moulds | Class 5: Moulding wax for dentists |
Class 6: Metal moulds | |
Class 7: Moulding machines | |
Class 10: Dental moulding apparatus | |
Class 11: Moulding apparatus (electric) in the nature of autoclaves | |
Class 16: Moulding preparations (modelling) | |
Class 17: Mouldings of plastics for packing | |
Class 19: Mouldings, not of metal, for building | |
Class 20: Plastics mouldings | |
Class 21: Moulds (kitchen utensils) | |
Molds | Class 5: Molding wax for dentists |
Class 6: Metal moulds | |
Class 7: Moulding machines | |
Class 10: Dental moulding apparatus | |
Class 11: Moulding apparatus (electric) in the nature of autoclaves | |
Class 16: Molding preparations (modelling) | |
Class 17: Moldings of plastic for packing | |
Class 19: Moldings, not of metal, for building | |
Class 20: Plastics moldings | |
Class 21: Molds (kitchen utensils) | |
Mouldings | Class 5: Moulding wax for dentists |
Class 6: Metal moulds | |
Class 7: Moulding machines | |
Class 10: Dental moulding apparatus | |
Class 11: Moulding apparatus (electric) in the nature of autoclaves | |
Class 16: Moulding preparations (modelling) | |
Class 17: Mouldings of plastics for packing | |
Class 19: Mouldings, not of metal, for building | |
Class 20: Plastics mouldings | |
Class 21: Moulds (kitchen utensils) | |
Moldings | Class 5: Molding wax for dentists |
Class 6: Metal moulds | |
Class 7: Moulding machines | |
Class 10: Dental moulding apparatus | |
Class 11: Moulding apparatus (electric) in the nature of autoclaves | |
Class 16: Molding preparations (modelling) | |
Class 17: Moldings of plastic for packing | |
Class 19: Moldings, not of metal, for building | |
Class 20: Plastics moldings | |
Class 21: Molds (kitchen utensils) | |
Mounts | Class 6: Metallic mountings |
Class 7: Mounting machines | |
Class 8: Handsaw mountings | |
Class 9: Mounting boards for electrical components | |
Class 11: Wall mountings adapted for use with wash hand basins | |
Class 12: Tyre mounts | |
Class 16: Mounts for pictures | |
Class 17: Mountings made of plastics for engines | |
Class 19: Mounts of concrete for roof windows | |
Class 19: Mounts of plastic for roof windows | |
Class 19: Mounts of wood for roof windows | |
Class 20: Mounts (frames) for photographs | |
Class 6: Metallic mountings | |
Class 7: Mounting machines | |
Class 8: Handsaw mountings | |
Mountings | Class 9: Mounting boards for electrical components |
Class 11: Wall mountings adapted for use with wash hand basins | |
Class 12: Tyre mounts | |
Class 16: Mounts for pictures | |
Class 17: Mountings made of plastics for engines | |
Class 19: Mounts of concrete for roof windows | |
Class 19: Mounts of plastic for roof windows | |
Class 19: Mounts of wood for roof windows | |
Class 20: Mounts (frames) for photographs | |
Mousse | Class 3: Hair mousse |
Class 29: Mousse (savoury) | |
Class 30: Mousse (sweet) | |
Mousses | Class 3: Hair mousse |
Class 29: Mousse (savoury) | |
Class 30: Mousse (sweet) | |
Mouthpieces | Class 15: Mouthpieces for musical instruments |
Class 34: Mouthpieces for cigarette holders | |
Mouth pieces | Class 15: Mouthpieces for musical instruments |
Class 34: Mouthpieces for cigarette holders | |
Mud | Class 1: Drilling muds |
Class 5: Mud for baths | |
Class 19: Mud bricks for building | |
Muds | Class 1: Drilling muds |
Class 5: Mud for baths | |
Class 19: Mud bricks for building | |
Mulch | Class 1: Mulch for soil enrichment (fertiliser) |
Class 17: Plastics mulches for use in agriculture | |
Class 31: Mulches of natural materials | |
Napkins | Class 3: Toilet napkins of cellulose impregnated with toilet preparations |
Class 5: Sanitary napkins | |
Class 16: Paper napkins | |
Class 24: Textile napkins (table linen) | |
News services | Class 35: News clipping services |
Class 38: News broadcasting | |
Class 41: Publication of news | |
Nursing | Class 44: Nursing, medical |
Class 45: Personal assistance services (non-medical nursing assistance) | |
Nuts | Class 6: Metal nuts |
Class 20: Nuts, not of metal | |
Class 29: Nuts, prepared | |
Class 30: Coated nuts (confectionery) | |
Class 31: Nuts, unprocessed | |
Oil | Class 1: Core oils |
Class 2: Coating compositions in the form of oils | |
Class 3: Cosmetic oils | |
Class 3: Essential oils | |
Class 4: Oils for engines | |
Class 5: Oils for use in medicine | |
Class 17: Insulating oils | |
Class 29: Edible oils | |
Class 30: Coffee oils | |
Oils | Class 1: Core oils |
Class 2: Coating compositions in the form of oils | |
Class 3: Cosmetic oils | |
Class 3: Essential oils | |
Class 4: Oils for engines | |
Class 5: Oils for use in medicine | |
Class 17: Insulating oils | |
Class 29: Edible oils | |
Class 30: Coffee oils | |
Ointment | Class 3: Ointments for cosmetic use |
Class 5: Medicinal ointments | |
Ointments | Class 3: Ointments for cosmetic use |
Class 5: Medicinal ointments | |
Online services | Class 35: Online data processing services |
Class 35: Online retail services | |
Class 36: Online banking | |
Class 38: Providing online forums | |
Class 41: Online (electronic) publication of news | |
Class 41: Providing online videos, not downloadable | |
Class 42: Online provision of web-based software (non-downloadable) | |
Class 45: Online social networking services | |
Openers | Class 6: Door openers of metal, non-electric |
Class 7: Electric door openers | |
Class 8: Can openers, non-electric | |
Class 9: Circuit openers | |
Class 16: Openers for letters (knives) | |
Class 20: Door openers, not of metal, non-electric | |
Class 21: Bottle openers | |
Ornaments | Class 6: Models (ornaments) made of common metal |
Class 9: Electronic ornaments for mobile phones to indicate incoming calls | |
Class 11: Ornaments for Christmas trees (lights) | |
Class 14: Ornamental articles of precious metal | |
Class 16: Models (ornaments) made of paper | |
Class 19: Ornaments made of stone | |
Class 20: Ornaments made of plastics | |
Class 20: Ornaments made of plaster | |
Class 20: Ornaments made of wax | |
Class 20: Ornaments made of wood | |
Class 21: Ornaments made of ceramics | |
Class 21: Ornaments made of earthenware | |
Class 21: Ornaments made of glass | |
Class 26: Hair ornaments | |
Class 26: Ornaments for clothing (not of precious metal) | |
Class 28: Ornaments for Christmas trees (not edible and not lights) | |
Outlets | Class 6: Pipe outlets of metal |
Class 9: Electric socket outlets | |
Class 11: Outlets being parts of sanitary installations | |
Class 17: Pipe outlets, not of metal | |
Class 20: Water outlets (valves of plastic) for water pipes | |
Packaging | Class 6: Packaging materials made of metal |
Class 16: Packaging materials made of paper | |
Class 16: Packaging materials made of plastic | |
Class 17: Packaging materials (other than wrapping) | |
Class 18: Bags (envelopes, pouches) of leather, for packaging | |
Class 20: Packaging containers of plastic | |
Class 20: Packaging containers made of wood | |
Class 22: Packaging materials (sacks) for the transport of materials in bulk | |
Packing | Class 6: Packing (cushioning and stuffing) materials of metal |
Class 16: Packing (cushioning, stuffing) materials of paper or cardboard | |
Class 17: Packing (cushioning, stuffing) materials of rubber or plastics | |
Class 20: Packing cases made of wood | |
Class 20: Packing containers of plastics | |
Class 22: Packing (cushioning, stuffing) materials, not of rubber, plastics, paper or cardboard | |
Packs | Class 3: Facial packs (cosmetic) |
Class 9: Battery packs | |
Class 10: Cold packs for medical purposes | |
Class 12: Parachute packs | |
Class 16: Plastic bubble packs (for wrapping or packaging) | |
Class 18: Waist packs | |
Class 21: Ice packs for chilling food | |
Padding | Class 5: Padding materials for medical dressings |
Class 9: Protective paddings, other than adapted for use in sports for protection against injury | |
Class 10: Padding material for supportive use | |
Class 16: Padding materials of paper or cardboard | |
Class 17: Padding materials of rubber or plastics | |
Class 22: Padding materials made of fibrous material | |
Class 28: Shaped padding for protecting parts of the body (specially made for use in sporting activities) | |
Padding materials | Class 5: Padding materials for medical dressings |
Class 9: Protective paddings, other than adapted for use in sports for protection against injury | |
Class 10: Padding material for supportive use | |
Class 16: Padding materials of paper or cardboard | |
Class 17: Padding materials of rubber or plastics | |
Class 22: Padding materials made of fibrous material | |
Class 28: Shaped padding for protecting parts of the body (specially made for use in sporting activities) | |
Pads | Class 3: Cotton pads for cosmetic use |
Class 5: Eye pads for medical use | |
Class 5: Sanitary pads | |
Class 7: Anti-shock pads (parts of machines) | |
Class 7: Brake pads, other than for vehicles | |
Class 9: Mouse pads | |
Class 9: Pads for protecting the body against accident or injury (other than adapted for sports) | |
Class 10: Heating pads for medical purposes | |
Class 10: Mattress pads (incontinence) | |
Class 10: Pads for shoes (orthopaedic) | |
Class 10: Supportive pads to prevent and manage pressure injury | |
Class 11: Heat pads for warming | |
Class 12: Brake pads for vehicles | |
Class 16: Pads of paper | |
Class 17: Pads of frictional materials | |
Class 17: Pads of plastics film, other than for packing | |
Class 18: Saddle pads | |
Class 20: Kneeling pads | |
Class 20: Seat pads | |
Class 21: Scouring pads | |
Class 24: Pads in the form of chair covers | |
Class 25: Pads for shoes (other than orthopaedic) | |
Class 28: Pads for protecting the body against accident or injury (adapted for sports) | |
Panelling | Class 6: Modular wall panelling of metal |
Class 12: Panelling for vehicle doors | |
Class 19: Modular wall panelling of non-metallic materials | |
Class 20: Panelling for furniture | |
Panels | Class 6: Building panels of metal |
Class 9: Solar panels for electricity generation | |
Class 11: Solar panels for use in heating | |
Class 12: Panels for vehicle bodies (shaped) | |
Class 16: Panels for photographs | |
Class 17: Insulating panels | |
Class 19: Building panels, not of metal | |
Class 20: Furniture panels | |
Class 21: Glass panels (semi-finished article) | |
Partitions | Class 6: Partitions of metal for building purposes |
Class 11: Screens (partitions) adapted for use with shower installations | |
Class 19: Partitions (structures) made principally of plasterboard | |
Class 20: Mobile partitions (furniture) | |
Partitioning | Class 6: Partitions of metal for building purposes |
Class 11: Screens (partitions) adapted for use with shower installations | |
Class 19: Partitions (structures) made principally of plasterboard | |
Class 20: Mobile partitions (furniture) | |
Paste | Class 1: Soldering pastes |
Class 2: Pastes for use in dyeing | |
Class 3: Pastes for teeth cleaning | |
Class 5: Modelling paste for dental purposes | |
Class 16: Pastes for stationery or household purposes | |
Class 29: Food pastes made from meat | |
Class 30: Curry paste | |
Pastes | Class 1: Soldering pastes |
Class 2: Pastes for use in dyeing | |
Class 3: Pastes for teeth cleaning | |
Class 5: Modelling paste for dental purposes | |
Class 16: Pastes for stationery or household purposes | |
Class 29: Food pastes made from meat | |
Class 30: Curry paste | |
Patches | Class 2: Repositionable paint patches |
Class 3: Gel eye patches for cosmetic purposes | |
Class 5: Adhesive skin patches for medical use | |
Class 10: Cooling patches for medical purposes | |
Class 12: Patches for tyres | |
Class 26: Patches for use in the repair of clothing | |
Class 28: Netball positional patches (bibs) | |
Pegs | Class 6: Tent pegs of metal |
Class 15: Pegs for musical instruments | |
Class 16: Memo pegs | |
Class 20: Non-metallic pegs (tent) | |
Class 21: Clothes-pegs | |
Pellets | Class 1: Plastics in the form of pellets |
Class 5: Salt pellets for medical use | |
Class 13: Pellets (ammunition) | |
Class 17: Pellets of recycled rubber | |
Class 30: Salt pellets for preserving foodstuffs | |
Class 31: Pelleted animal feed | |
Class 32: Hop pellets for use in brewing | |
Pest control | Class 37: Pest control services in domestic settings |
Class 44: Pest control services for agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture and forestry | |
Pest exterminating | Class 37: Pest exterminating in domestic settings |
Class 44: Pest exterminating (for agriculture, horticulture and forestry) | |
Pillars | Class 6: Pillars of metal for building |
Class 12: Seat pillars (parts of vehicles) | |
Class 19: Non-metallic pillars for buildings | |
Pins | Class 6: Pins [metal hardware] |
Class 7: Piston pins | |
Class 10: Dental pins | |
Class 12: Vehicle bonnet pins | |
Class 14: Pins (jewellery) | |
Class 20: Curtain pins | |
Class 21: Rolling pins (domestic) | |
Class 26: Pins for the hair | |
Pipes | Class 6: Rigid pipes of metal (building) |
Class 7: Pipes (fitted parts of machines) | |
Class 9: Pipes for laboratory apparatus | |
Class 10: Pipes for medical applications | |
Class 11: Pipes (parts of sanitary installations) | |
Class 15: Wind pipes for organs | |
Class 17: Flexible hose pipes of rubber | |
Class 19: Non-metallic pipes for building purposes | |
Class 34: Tobacco pipes | |
Planning | Class 35: Business planning |
Class 36: Financial planning | |
Class 38: Planning relating to communications | |
Class 41: Party planning (entertainment) | |
Class 42: Town planning | |
Class 43: Holiday planning (accommodation) | |
Class 44: Family planning | |
Class 45: Planning and arranging of wedding ceremonies | |
Plaques | Class 6: Common metal commemorative plaques |
Class 19: Plaques made of marble | |
Class 20: Plaques made of plastics | |
Class 21: Plaques of porcelain | |
Class 24: Wall plaques of textile | |
Platforms | Class 6: Work platforms (scaffolding) of metal |
Class 7: Lifting platforms | |
Class 9: Computer software platforms, recorded or downloadable | |
Class 13: Firing platforms (weapons) | |
Class 19: Work platforms (scaffolding), not of metal | |
Class 20: Baby changing platforms | |
Plugs | Class 6: Metal plugs for baths |
Class 7: Spark plugs for engines | |
Class 9: Electric plugs | |
Class 10: Intramedullary plugs | |
Class 13: Detonating plugs | |
Class 17: Rubber plugs for baths | |
Class 19: Drain plugs, not of metal (building materials) | |
Class 20: Plugs for baths, not of metal or rubber | |
Class 6: Poles of metal | |
Class 9: Level gauging poles | |
Poles | Class 10: Assist poles for lifting patients |
Class 12: Metal poles being masts for watercraft | |
Class 18: Animal catching poles and nooses (restraints) | |
Class 19: Barrier poles (not of metal) | |
Class 20: Curtain poles | |
Class 28: Poles for fishing | |
Pools | Class 6: Swimming pools (metal structures) |
Class 19: Swimming pools (structures, not of metal) | |
Class 28: Portable swimming pools | |
Portfolios | Class 16: Portfolios being stationery cases for holding documents |
Class 18: Portfolios (briefcases) | |
Posts | Class 6: Posts of metal |
Class 10: Dental posts | |
Class 11: Lamp posts | |
Class 19: Concrete posts | |
Class 20: Scratching posts for cats | |
Class 28: Goal posts | |
Powder | Class 1: Plastics in the form of powders |
Class 2: Paint powders | |
Class 3: Cosmetic face powders | |
Class 5: Medicated powders | |
Class 6: Metal powders for use in manufacture (common metal) | |
Class 13: Explosive powders | |
Class 29: Soup powders | |
Class 30: Curry powder | |
Class 32: Powders for effervescing beverages | |
Powders | Class 1: Plastics in the form of powders |
Class 2: Paint powders | |
Class 3: Cosmetic face powders | |
Class 5: Medicated powders | |
Class 6: Metal powders for use in manufacture (common metal) | |
Class 13: Explosive powders | |
Class 29: Soup powders | |
Class 30: Curry powder | |
Class 32: Powders for effervescing beverages | |
Preparation of reports | Class 35: Preparation of business reports |
Class 36: Preparation of financial reports | |
Class 38: Preparation of reports relating to communications | |
Class 39: Preparation of reports relating to transportation | |
Class 42: Preparation of engineering reports | |
Class 44: Preparation of reports relating to medical matters | |
Class 45: Preparation of legal reports | |
Preservative | Class 1: Chemical preparations for preserving foodstuffs |
Class 2: Preservatives against rust | |
Class 3: Preservatives for leather (polishes) | |
Class 4: Preservatives for metals (grease) | |
Class 30: Preservatives for food (salt) | |
Preservatives | Class 1: Chemical preparations for preserving foodstuffs |
Class 2: Preservatives against rust | |
Class 3: Preservatives for leather (polishes) | |
Class 4: Preservatives for metals (grease) | |
Class 30: Preservatives for food (salt) | |
Presses | Class 7: Drill presses being machines |
Class 8: Presses for industrial use (hand-operated) | |
Class 10: Stapling presses for surgical use | |
Class 11: Tortilla presses, electric | |
Class 16: Stapling presses (office requisites) | |
Class 21: Electric clothes presses | |
Processing services | Class 35: Data processing |
Class 36: Payment processing services | |
Class 40: Waste processing | |
Production services | Class 35: Production of commercials |
Class 40: Production of electricity | |
Class 41: Production of music | |
Profiles | Class 6: Deck profiles of metal |
Class 17: Non-metallic sealing profiles | |
Class 19: Deck profiles, not of metal | |
Props | Class 6: Props for clothes lines of metal |
Class 10: Dental x-ray mouth props | |
Class 20: Props for clothes lines, of wood or plastics | |
Protectors | Class 3: Sun protectors for lips (cosmetics) |
Class 5: Medicated lip protectors | |
Class 6: Tree protectors of metal | |
Class 9: Surge protectors | |
Class 10: Mattress protectors (incontinence) | |
Class 12: Headlight protectors | |
Class 17: Cable protectors of insulating materials | |
Class 18: Leg protectors for animals | |
Class 20: Tree protectors, not of metal | |
Class 24: Mattress protectors (other than incontinence) | |
Class 25: Heel protectors for boots and shoes | |
Class 28: Shin protectors (sports articles) | |
Protein | Class 1: Proteins for use in manufacture |
Class 5: Protein dietary supplements | |
Class 31: Protein-enriched feed for animal consumption | |
Proteins | Class 1: Proteins for use in manufacture |
Class 5: Protein dietary supplements | |
Class 31: Protein-enriched feed for animal consumption | |
Provision of facilities | Class 35: Provision of business bureau facilities |
Class 36: Provision of credit facilities | |
Class 38: Provision of teleconferencing facilities | |
Class 39: Provision of car parking facilities | |
Class 41: Providing sports facilities | |
Class 43: Provision of conference facilities | |
Class 44: Provision of medical facilities | |
Pulp | Class 1: Cellulose pulp (raw material) |
Class 29: Fruit pulp | |
Class 30: Vegetable pulps (sauces) | |
Pulps | Class 1: Cellulose pulp (raw material) |
Class 29: Fruit pulp | |
Class 30: Vegetable pulps (sauces) | |
Pumps | Class 7: Pumps (machines) |
Class 8: Hand pumps | |
Class 9: Fire fighting pumps | |
Class 10: Breast pumps | |
Class 11: Heat pumps | |
Class 12: Pumps for bicycle tyres | |
Class 28: Pumps especially adapted for use with balls for games | |
Puree | Class 29: Fruit puree |
Class 30: Garlic puree | |
Purees | Class 29: Fruit puree |
Class 30: Garlic puree | |
Racks | Class 6: Racks (structures) of metal |
Class 9: Racks and mountings specifically adapted for use with audio, visual, computer and telecommunications equipment | |
Class 12: Roof racks for vehicles | |
Class 15: Racks adapted to hold musical instruments | |
Class 16: Stationery racks | |
Class 19: Racks (structures) of non-metallic materials | |
Class 20: Racks (furniture) | |
Class 21: Drying racks for clothes | |
Rails | Class 6: Rails of metal |
Class 9: Camera rails | |
Class 11: Heated towel rails | |
Class 19: Hand rails of non-metallic materials | |
Class 20: Curtain rails | |
Class 21: Towel rails | |
Railings | Class 6: Rails of metal |
Class 9: Camera rails | |
Class 11: Heated towel rails | |
Class 19: Hand rails of non-metallic materials | |
Class 20: Curtain rails | |
Class 21: Towel rails | |
Ramps | Class 6: Ramps of metal |
Class 7: Loading ramps | |
Class 19: Ramps being structures of non-metallic materials | |
Class 28: Skateboard ramps | |
Reagents | Class 1: Reagents for industrial purposes |
Class 1: Reagents for scientific purposes | |
Class 5: Reagents for use in medical diagnosis | |
Receptacles | Class 6: Receptacles of metal for packaging |
Class 10: Receptacles for receiving surgical apparatus | |
Class 20: Receptacles of plastic for packaging | |
Class 21: Household receptacles | |
Reels | Class 6: Reels of metal, non-mechanical, for flexible hoses |
Class 7: Mechanical reels | |
Class 9: Reels for films | |
Class 20: Reels (not of metal, non-mechanical or parts of machines) | |
Class 28: Fishing reels | |
Refilling | Class 37: Refilling of toner cartridges |
Class 39: Refilling of vending machines | |
Regulators | Class 1: Plant growth regulators |
Class 6: Regulators (valves) of metal (other than parts of machines) | |
Class 7: Regulators for machines | |
Class 9: Voltage regulators | |
Class 11: Pressure controllers (regulators) for water apparatus | |
Class 20: Non-metallic regulators (valves) (other than parts of machines or level controlling in tanks) | |
Relish | Class 29: Pickle relish |
Class 30: Relish (condiment) | |
Relishes | Class 29: Pickle relish |
Class 30: Relish (condiment) | |
Rental services | Class 35: Rental of office equipment in co-working facilities |
Class 36: Rental of real estate | |
Class 37: Rental of construction machinery | |
Class 38: Rental of telecommunication apparatus | |
Class 39: Vehicle rental | |
Class 40: Rental of electricity generators | |
Class 41: Rental of sporting apparatus and equipment (except vehicles) | |
Class 42: Rental of computer equipment | |
Class 43: Rental of temporary accommodation | |
Class 44: Rental of sanitary installations | |
Class 45: Clothing rental | |
Repellents | Class 2: Water repellents in the nature of paints |
Class 5: Insect repellents | |
Class 19: Protective coatings for repelling water (building materials) | |
Class 21: Electric pest repellent devices | |
Reports | Class 16: Reports (printed matter) |
Class 35: Writing of business reports | |
Class 36: Preparation of financial reports | |
Class 38: Preparation of reports relating to communications | |
Class 39: Preparation of reports relating to transportation | |
Class 42: Preparation of scientific reports | |
Class 44: Preparation of reports relating to medical matters | |
Reporting | Class 16: Reports (printed matter) |
Class 35: Writing of business reports | |
Class 36: Preparation of financial reports | |
Class 38: Preparation of reports relating to communications | |
Class 39: Preparation of reports relating to transportation | |
Class 42: Preparation of scientific reports | |
Class 44: Preparation of reports relating to medical matters | |
Research | Class 35: Market research |
Class 36: Financial research | |
Class 41: Educational research | |
Class 42: Scientific research | |
Class 45: Legal research | |
Researching | Class 35: Market research |
Class 36: Financial research | |
Class 41: Educational research | |
Class 42: Scientific research | |
Class 45: Legal research | |
Reservation | Class 39: Transport reservation |
Class 41: Reservation services for show tickets | |
Class 43: Accommodation reservation services | |
Reservations | Class 39: Transport reservation |
Class 41: Reservation services for show tickets | |
Class 43: Accommodation reservation services | |
Resin | Class 1: Synthetic resins, unprocessed |
Class 2: Raw natural resins | |
Class 5: Synthetic resins for medical use | |
Class 17: Synthetic resin (semi-finished) | |
Class 28: Rosin (resin) used by athletes | |
Resins | Class 1: Synthetic resins, unprocessed |
Class 2: Raw natural resins | |
Class 5: Synthetic resins for medical use | |
Class 17: Synthetic resin (semi-finished) | |
Class 28: Rosin (resin) used by athletes | |
Respite care | Class 43: Respite care (provision of temporary accommodation) |
Class 44: Respite care (medical and nursing services) | |
Restraints | Class 9: Safety restraints (other than for vehicle seats and sports equipment) |
Class 12: Safety restraints for use in vehicles | |
Class 28: Safety restraints for use in sports | |
Retardants | Class 1: Fire retardant preparations |
Class 2: Fire retardant paint | |
Class 17: Flame retardant materials for insulating purposes | |
Class 19: Flame retardant building materials | |
Ribbon | Class 16: Paper ribbon |
Class 26: Hair ribbons | |
Class 28: Rhythmic gymnastics ribbons | |
Ribbons | Class 16: Paper ribbon |
Class 26: Hair ribbons | |
Class 28: Rhythmic gymnastics ribbons | |
Rings | Class 6: Rings of metal |
Class 7: Rings for bearings | |
Class 9: Smart rings | |
Class 10: Teething rings | |
Class 14: Rings (jewellery) | |
Class 17: Rings of rubber | |
Class 20: Rings for curtains | |
Class 28: Rings for sports | |
Class 29: Vegetable rings | |
Rods | Class 1: Carbon rods |
Class 6: Metal rods | |
Class 7: Connecting rods (parts of motors and engines) | |
Class 9: Rods (surveying instruments) | |
Class 14: Rods of precious metals | |
Class 17: Rods of plastics for use in manufacture | |
Class 19: Reinforcement rods, not of metal | |
Class 20: Curtain rods | |
Class 21: Rods of glass (semi-finished) | |
Class 28: Fishing rods | |
Rollers | Class 6: Rollers (casters) of metal |
Class 7: Rollers for bearings | |
Class 8: Garden rollers (hand-operated) | |
Class 10: Foam massage rollers | |
Class 16: Paint rollers for applying paint | |
Class 20: Rollers (casters), not of metal | |
Class 26: Hair rollers | |
Rolls | Class 7: Rolls being parts of machines |
Class 14: Jewellery rolls | |
Class 16: Toilet rolls | |
Class 29: Stuffed cabbage rolls | |
Class 30: Bread rolls | |
Roofs | Class 6: Roofs of metal |
Class 19: Non-metallic roofs | |
Class 37: Installation of roofing | |
Rooves | Class 6: Roofs of metal |
Class 19: Non-metallic roofs | |
Class 37: Installation of roofing | |
Roofing | Class 6: Metal roofing |
Class 19: Non-metallic roofing | |
Class 37: Installation of roofing | |
Rulers | Class 9: Rulers (measuring instruments) |
Class 16: Rulers for drawing | |
Runners | Class 6: Runners of metal for sliding doors |
Class 16: Table runners of paper | |
Class 20: Runners, not of metal, for sliding doors | |
Class 24: Table runners, not of paper | |
Class 27: Runners (mats) | |
Sachets | Class 3: Fragrance sachets |
Class 16: Sachets of paper for use as packaging materials | |
Class 24: Jewellery sachets | |
Sacks | Class 16: Garbage sacks of plastics |
Class 18: Travelling sacks | |
Class 22: Sacks for the transport of materials | |
Salad | Class 29: Fruit salads |
Class 30: Pasta salads | |
Salads | Class 29: Fruit salads |
Class 30: Pasta salads | |
Salves | Class 3: Salves (non-medicated) |
Class 5: Salves (medicated) | |
Scoops | Class 8: Scoops being hand tools not for household purposes |
Class 9: Measuring scoops | |
Class 21: Scoops for household purposes | |
Scrapers | Class 6: Shoe scrapers of metal |
Class 8: Scrapers (hand tools) | |
Class 10: Tongue scrapers | |
Class 21: Shoe scrapers incorporating brushes | |
Screening | Class 6: Structures of metal for screening |
Class 20: Wall screening (furniture) for offices | |
Class 22: Windbreaks (screening) | |
Class 24: Sheets of sailcloth for screening | |
Screens | Class 6: Insect screens of metal |
Class 7: Screens used in the paper industry (machines) | |
Class 9: Visual display screens | |
Class 10: Radiology screens for medical purposes | |
Class 11: Bath screens | |
Class 19: Glass screens | |
Class 20: Screens (furniture) | |
Class 22: Screens for protection against the wind | |
Class 24: Sun screens (indoor), of textile | |
Screws | Class 6: Screws of metal |
Class 10: Bone screws | |
Class 20: Screws, not of metal | |
Scrubs | Class 3: Body scrubs |
Class 5: Scrubs (preparations) for medical use | |
Class 25: Scrubs (uniforms) | |
Sculpture | Class 6: Ornamental sculptures of common metal |
Class 14: Sculptures made from precious metal | |
Class 16: Sculptures made from paper | |
Class 19: Sculptures made from concrete | |
Class 19: Sculptures made from stone | |
Class 20: Sculptures made from plaster | |
Class 20: Sculptures made from plastic | |
Class 20: Sculptures made from wood | |
Class 21: Sculptures of porcelain, terracotta or glass | |
Sculptures | Class 6: Ornamental sculptures of common metal |
Class 14: Sculptures made from precious metal | |
Class 16: Sculptures made from paper | |
Class 19: Sculptures made from concrete | |
Class 19: Sculptures made from stone | |
Class 20: Sculptures made from plaster | |
Class 20: Sculptures made from plastic | |
Class 20: Sculptures made from wood | |
Class 21: Sculptures of porcelain, terracotta or glass | |
Seals | Class 6: Seals of metal for pipes |
Class 10: Body seals | |
Class 16: Seals (stamps) | |
Class 17: Plastic seals | |
Class 19: Plastic materials for use as seals in building | |
Sealants | Class 1: Sealants (chemicals) for the sealing of surfaces |
Class 2: Sealants in the nature of paints | |
Class 16: Preparations for sealing (wax) | |
Class 17: Sealants for joints | |
Class 17: Silicone rubber sealants | |
Class 19: Sealants in the nature of coatings (other than paints) | |
Sealing | Class 1: Sealing preparations (chemical) |
Class 2: Sealing preparations (paint) | |
Class 16: Preparations for sealing (wax) | |
Class 17: Preparations for sealing joints | |
Class 17: Sealing agents for use in the building industry | |
Class 19: Sealing preparations (cementitious) | |
Shafts | Class 7: Transmission shafts (other than for land vehicles) |
Class 8: Spindle shafts (parts of hand-operated tools) | |
Class 12: Drive shafts for land vehicles | |
Class 28: Shafts for golf clubs | |
Sheets | Class 3: Sheets of abrasive material |
Class 6: Sheets of metal | |
Class 10: Sheets (drapes) for medical use | |
Class 17: Insulating sheets | |
Class 19: Non-metallic building sheets | |
Class 21: Sheets of glass, other than for building | |
Class 24: Textile sheets | |
Sheeting | Class 3: Sheets of abrasive material |
Class 6: Sheets of metal | |
Class 10: Sheets (drapes) for medical use | |
Class 17: Insulating sheets | |
Class 19: Non-metallic sheeting for building | |
Class 21: Sheets of glass, other than for building | |
Class 24: Textile sheets | |
Sherbet | Class 30: Sherbets (confectionery) |
Class 32: Sherbets (beverages) | |
Sherbets | Class 30: Sherbets (confectionery) |
Class 32: Sherbets (beverages) | |
Shields | Class 9: Shields for protecting the body against injury |
Class 10: Eye shields for medical use | |
Class 16: Shields of cardboard | |
Shutters | Class 6: Shutters of metal |
Class 9: Shutters for cameras | |
Class 19: Shutters, not of metal | |
Signs | Class 6: Signs of metal (non-luminous and non-mechanical) |
Class 9: Digital signs | |
Class 16: Signs of paper | |
Class 19: Non-luminous and non-mechanical signs, not of metal | |
Slabs | Class 6: Slabs of common metal |
Class 19: Non-metallic building slabs | |
Class 21: Glass slabs, other than for building | |
Sleeves | Class 6: Sleeves (metal hardware) |
Class 9: Electrical coupling sleeves | |
Snack bars | Class 29: Nut and dried fruit based snack bars |
Class 30: Grain based snack bars | |
Class 43: Snack bars (provision of food and drink) | |
Snack food | Class 29: Potato snack foods |
Class 30: Cereal based snack food | |
Snack foods | Class 29: Potato snack foods |
Class 30: Cereal based snack food | |
Snacks | Class 29: Potato snack foods |
Class 30: Cereal based snack food | |
Sockets | Class 7: Sockets (parts for machines) |
Class 8: Sockets (hand-operated tools) | |
Class 9: Electrical sockets | |
Class 10: Prosthesis joint sockets | |
Class 11: Sockets for electric lights | |
Solvent | Class 1: Solvents for use in manufacturing processes |
Class 2: Solvents for thinning paints | |
Class 3: Solvents for removing paints | |
Class 5: Solvents for removing adhesive plasters | |
Solvents | Class 1: Solvents for use in manufacturing processes |
Class 2: Solvents for thinning paints | |
Class 3: Solvents for removing paints | |
Class 5: Solvents for removing adhesive plasters | |
Spools | Class 6: Spools of metal (other than parts of machines or apparatus) |
Class 7: Spools of metal (parts of machines) | |
Class 9: Spools (photography) | |
Class 16: Spools for inking ribbons | |
Class 20: Non-metallic spools for cotton | |
Class 23: Spools of yarn | |
Spray | Class 1: Freezing preparations in the form of sprays |
Class 2: Lacquering sprays | |
Class 3: Breath freshening sprays | |
Class 5: Throat sprays (medicated) | |
Class 8: Sprays (hand-operated tools) | |
Class 9: Sprays (apparatus) being fire control equipment | |
Class 10: Sprays (apparatus) for medical use | |
Class 11: Push-on sprays for use with bathroom faucets | |
Class 21: Scent sprays (atomizers) | |
Class 29: Non-stick vegetable oil sprays for use in cooking | |
Sprays | Class 1: Freezing preparations in the form of sprays |
Class 2: Lacquering sprays | |
Class 3: Breath freshening sprays | |
Class 5: Throat sprays (medicated) | |
Class 8: Sprays (hand-operated tools) | |
Class 9: Sprays (apparatus) being fire control equipment | |
Class 10: Sprays (apparatus) for medical use | |
Class 11: Push-on sprays for use with bathroom faucets | |
Class 21: Scent sprays (atomizers) | |
Class 29: Non-stick vegetable oil sprays for use in cooking | |
Spread | Class 29: Nut-based spreads |
Class 30: Chocolate-based spreads | |
Spreads | Class 29: Nut-based spreads |
Class 30: Chocolate-based spreads | |
Springs | Class 6: Metal springs |
Class 7: Springs (parts of machines) | |
Class 12: Springs for vehicle suspension units | |
Class 14: Watch springs | |
Class 20: Bed springs of non-metallic materials | |
Stabilisers | Class 1: Stabilisers for oils |
Class 2: Stabilisers for paints | |
Class 9: Power stabilisers | |
Class 12: Stabilisers for reducing the motion of ships | |
Stabilizers | Class 1: Stabilisers for oils |
Class 2: Stabilisers for paints | |
Class 9: Power stabilisers | |
Class 12: Stabilisers for reducing the motion of ships | |
Stamps | Class 7: Rubber stamps (parts of machines) |
Class 8: Stamps (hand tools) | |
Class 16: Rubber stamps (office requisites) | |
Stands | Class 6: Stands being metallic structures |
Class 7: Machine stands | |
Class 8: Portable drill stands for hand-operated drills | |
Class 9: Camera stands | |
Class 11: Lamp stands | |
Class 12: Bicycle stands | |
Class 13: Firearm stands | |
Class 14: Stands for clocks | |
Class 15: Stands for musical instruments | |
Class 16: Advertising display stands of cardboard, not being furniture | |
Class 19: Stands being non-metallic structures | |
Class 20: Support stands (furniture) | |
Class 21: Stands for shaving utensils | |
Class 28: Bag stands for golf bags | |
Class 34: Pipe stands (smokers' requisites) | |
Staplers | Class 7: Electric staplers, other than for office use |
Class 8: Hand-operated staplers (tools) | |
Class 10: Staplers for surgical purposes | |
Class 16: Office staplers | |
Starch | Class 1: Starch for industrial purposes |
Class 3: Laundry starch | |
Class 5: Starch for dietetic or pharmaceutical purposes | |
Class 30: Starch for food | |
Statues | Class 6: Statues of common metal |
Class 14: Statues of precious metal | |
Class 19: Statues of stone, concrete or marble | |
Class 20: Statues of wood, wax, plaster or plastic | |
Class 21: Statues of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware, terra-cotta or glass | |
Statuettes | Class 6: Statuettes of common metal |
Class 14: Statuettes of precious metal | |
Class 19: Statuettes of stone, concrete or marble | |
Class 20: Statuettes of wood, wax, plaster or plastic | |
Class 21: Statuettes of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware, terra-cotta or glass | |
Sticks | Class 2: Colouring sticks |
Class 3: Incense sticks | |
Class 5: Deodorant sticks, other than for personal use | |
Class 8: Nail orange sticks | |
Class 9: Selfie sticks (hand-held monopods) | |
Class 15: Drum sticks | |
Class 16: Glue sticks for stationery purposes | |
Class 18: Walking sticks | |
Class 21: Dental sticks for personal use | |
Class 26: Sticks for use in styling the hair | |
Class 28: Hockey sticks | |
Class 29: Cheese sticks | |
Class 30: Rice sticks | |
Straps | Class 5: Straps impregnated with insecticides |
Class 6: Straps of metal | |
Class 9: Straps for sunglasses | |
Class 12: Toe straps for use on bicycles | |
Class 13: Shoulder straps for weapons | |
Class 14: Watch straps | |
Class 15: Straps for musical instruments | |
Class 18: Luggage straps | |
Class 20: Non-metallic cable straps | |
Class 22: Elastic straps for handling/securing loads | |
Class 24: Fabric straps for use in securing babies to change tables | |
Class 25: Gaiter straps | |
Strapping | Class 5: Straps impregnated with insecticides |
Class 6: Straps of metal | |
Class 9: Straps for sunglasses | |
Class 12: Toe straps for use on bicycles | |
Class 13: Shoulder straps for weapons | |
Class 14: Watch straps | |
Class 15: Straps for musical instruments | |
Class 18: Luggage straps | |
Class 20: Non-metallic cable straps | |
Class 22: Elastic straps for handling/securing loads | |
Class 24: Fabric straps for use in securing babies to change tables | |
Class 25: Gaiter straps | |
Strips | Class 1: Reagent strips |
Class 3: Teeth whitening strips | |
Class 5: Adhesive strips for medical purposes | |
Class 6: Strips of common metals | |
Class 7: Cutting strips (parts of machines) | |
Class 9: Film strips (exposed) | |
Class 12: Protective strips for vehicle bodies | |
Class 16: Strips of film (plastic) for packaging | |
Class 17: Jointing strips | |
Class 19: Non-metallic road marking strips | |
Class 20: Strips of plastic for protecting the edges of furniture | |
Class 22: Strips for tying-up vines | |
Class 26: Strips of plastics for use in tinting of hair | |
Structures | Class 6: Building structures of metal |
Class 17: Structures for noise absorption (soundproofing) | |
Class 19: Non-metallic building structures | |
Class 22: Temporary structures made of fabrics | |
Class 28: Play structures for children | |
Struts | Class 6: Shoring struts of metal |
Class 12: Suspension struts for vehicles | |
Class 19: Non-metallic struts (building) | |
Studs | Class 6: Bale studs of metal |
Class 12: Studs for tyres | |
Class 14: Ear studs | |
Class 25: Studs for football boots | |
Class 26: Studs for clothing | |
Stuffing | Class 16: Stuffing of paper or cardboard |
Class 17: Stuffing materials of rubber | |
Class 22: Stuffing materials of straw | |
Stuffing materials | Class 16: Stuffing of paper or cardboard |
Class 17: Stuffing materials of rubber | |
Class 22: Stuffing materials of straw | |
Sumps | Class 6: Sumps (structures) of metal |
Class 7: Sumps being parts of vehicle gearboxes (other than land vehicle) | |
Class 12: Sumps being parts of land vehicle gearboxes | |
Class 19: Non-metallic sumps (structures) | |
Supports | Class 6: Supports of metal for use in the building of formwork |
Class 7: Supports being parts of machines | |
Class 9: Wrist supports for the prevention of injury | |
Class 10: Back supports for medical purposes | |
Class 11: Supports for wash basins | |
Class 12: Trailer supports | |
Class 19: Non-metallic support fixings for building structures | |
Class 20: Shelf supports of metal | |
Class 21: Grill supports | |
Class 26: Stiffening supports for collars | |
Class 28: Fishing rod supports | |
Swabs | Class 3: Cotton wool swabs for cosmetic use |
Class 5: Medicated swabs | |
Class 9: Mixing swabs for chemical reagents (other than for medical use) | |
Class 10: Mixing swabs for chemical reagents (for medical use) | |
Syrup | Class 5: Cough syrups |
Class 30: Maple syrup | |
Class 32: Syrup for making beverages | |
Syrups | Class 5: Cough syrups |
Class 30: Maple syrup | |
Class 32: Syrup for making beverages | |
Tablets | Class 3: Tablets for cleaning dentures |
Class 5: Tablets (pharmaceuticals) | |
Class 9: Tablet computers | |
Class 30: Yeast tablets for culinary purposes | |
Tacks | Class 6: Tacks of metal |
Class 14: Tie tacks | |
Class 16: Metallic thumb tacks (stationery) | |
Class 20: Non-metallic tacks | |
Tags | Class 5: Insect repelling tags |
Class 6: Identification tags of metal | |
Class 9: Electronic tags | |
Class 14: Key tags | |
Class 16: Tags for use with gift wrapping | |
Class 18: Baggage tags | |
Class 20: Identification tags (other than for medical purposes) | |
Class 21: Decanter tags | |
Class 24: Tags of textile for attachment to linen | |
Class 26: Name tags for identifying clothing | |
Class 28: Golf bag tags | |
Tanks | Class 6: Tanks (structures) of metal |
Class 7: Expansion tanks (parts of machines) | |
Class 11: Septic tanks | |
Class 12: Petrol tanks for vehicles | |
Class 13: Tanks (weapons) | |
Class 19: Storage tanks of concrete | |
Class 20: Plastic water tanks | |
Class 21: Indoor fish tanks | |
Tape | Class 3: Adhesive tapes for affixing false hair |
Class 5: Adhesive tape for medical use | |
Class 6: Tapes of metal | |
Class 8: Fish tapes (hand tools) | |
Class 9: Measuring tapes | |
Class 10: Kinesiology tapes | |
Class 16: Adhesive tape for stationery purposes | |
Class 17: Adhesive tapes for use in securing carpets | |
Class 19: Tapes for marking-out roadways | |
Class 21: Dental tape | |
Class 22: Ladder tapes for venetian blinds | |
Class 24: Security tapes of textile | |
Class 26: Tapes for use in making hems | |
Class 28: Tapes for wrapping tennis racquet handle grips | |
Tapes | Class 3: Adhesive tapes for affixing false hair |
Class 5: Adhesive tape for medical use | |
Class 6: Tapes of metal | |
Class 8: Fish tapes (hand tools) | |
Class 9: Measuring tapes | |
Class 10: Kinesiology tapes | |
Class 16: Adhesive tape for stationery purposes | |
Class 17: Adhesive tapes for use in securing carpets | |
Class 19: Tapes for marking-out roadways | |
Class 21: Dental tape | |
Class 22: Ladder tapes for venetian blinds | |
Class 24: Security tapes of textile | |
Class 26: Tapes for use in making hems | |
Class 28: Tapes for wrapping tennis racquet handle grips | |
Tax services | Class 35: Tax advice (accountancy) |
Class 36: Tax services (financial) | |
Templates | Class 8: Tracing templates (tools) |
Class 10: Drilling templates for surgical use | |
Class 16: Templates (drawing) | |
Terminals | Class 6: Vent pipe terminals of metal for use in building |
Class 7: Ignition terminals | |
Class 9: Computer terminals | |
Class 11: Ventilation terminals | |
Class 19: Non-metallic vent pipe terminals for use in building | |
Testing services | Class 35: Psychological testing for the selection of personnel |
Class 41: Fitness testing (sporting or training purposes) | |
Class 42: Testing of computers | |
Class 44: Pregnancy testing | |
Thickeners | Class 1: Synthetic thickeners for use in manufacture |
Class 3: Hair thickeners | |
Class 30: Thickeners for cooking foodstuffs | |
Ties | Class 6: Ties of metal |
Class 16: Twist ties for plastic bags | |
Class 19: Non-metallic ties for use in building | |
Class 20: Cable ties | |
Class 22: Non-metallic ties for wrapping | |
Class 25: Ties (for wear) | |
Tiles | Class 6: Floor tiles of metal |
Class 17: Insulating tiles | |
Class 19: Non-metallic building tiles | |
Class 20: Mirror tiles | |
Class 27: Carpet tiles | |
Tins | Class 6: Storage tins of metal (other than for household use) |
Class 21: Baking tins | |
Class 34: Tobacco tins | |
Tissue | Class 3: Tissues impregnated with cosmetics |
Class 5: Tissues impregnated medicated preparations | |
Class 16: Paper tissues | |
Class 24: Textile tissues | |
Tissues | Class 3: Tissues impregnated with cosmetics |
Class 5: Tissues impregnated medicated preparations | |
Class 16: Paper tissues | |
Class 24: Textile tissues | |
Tonics | Class 3: Tonics (cosmetic) |
Class 5: Tonics (medicine) | |
Class 32: Tonic water (non-medicated beverages) | |
Tools | Class 7: Power tools |
Class 8: Hand held tools, hand-operated | |
Class 21: Kitchen tools (utensils, not electric) | |
Class 28: Toy tools | |
Tourist agency | Class 39: Tourist agency services (travel) |
Class 43: Tourist agency services for booking accommodation | |
Tourist agencies | Class 39: Tourist agency services (travel) |
Class 43: Tourist agency services for booking accommodation | |
Towels | Class 3: Paper hand towels impregnated with cleaning agents |
Class 5: Towels (paper) impregnated with medicated preparations | |
Class 16: Paper kitchen towels | |
Class 24: Bath towels | |
Tracking | Class 39: Tracking and tracing services for letters and parcels |
Class 45: Tracking of stolen property | |
Traps | Class 6: Rain traps of metal |
Class 7: Steam traps | |
Class 9: Line traps | |
Class 12: Flame traps | |
Class 19: Rain traps, not of metal | |
Class 21: Mouse traps | |
Class 28: Clay pigeon traps | |
Travel agency | Class 39: Travel agency services for arranging travel |
Class 43: Travel agency services for booking accommodation | |
Travel agencies | Class 39: Travel agency services for arranging travel |
Class 43: Travel agency services for booking accommodation | |
Trays | Class 6: Stacking trays of metal |
Class 9: Laboratory trays | |
Class 10: Trays for holding medical instruments | |
Class 11: Shower trays | |
Class 12: Trays adapted for motor vehicles | |
Class 16: Letter trays | |
Class 20: Plastic trays (containers) used in food packaging | |
Class 21: Baking trays | |
Class 26: Trays for sewing articles | |
Treatment | Class 37: Anti-rust treatment for vehicles |
Class 40: Treatment (purification) of water | |
Class 44: Beauty treatment services | |
Trimmings | Class 18: Leather trimmings for furniture |
Class 26: Trimmings for clothing | |
Class 27: Wallpaper trimmings | |
Trophies | Class 6: Trophies made of common metals and their alloys |
Class 14: Trophies made of precious metals | |
Class 20: Trophies made of plastic | |
Class 21: Trophies made of glass | |
Troughs | Class 6: Troughs of metal for mixing mortar |
Class 7: Troughs being parts of machines | |
Class 20: Troughs, not of metal, for mixing mortar | |
Class 21: Feeding troughs | |
Truffles | Class 29: Truffles, preserved |
Class 30: Chocolate truffles | |
Class 31: Fresh truffles | |
Tubing | Class 6: Metal tubes for gas |
Class 7: Tubes being fitted parts of machines | |
Class 9: Test tubes | |
Class 10: Tubes for medical purposes | |
Class 11: Lighting tubes | |
Class 12: Inner tubes for tyres | |
Class 16: Cardboard tubes | |
Class 17: Flexible tubes, not of metal | |
Class 19: Non-metallic rigid tubing for construction | |
Class 21: Roller tubes for peeling garlic | |
Class 34: Cigarette paper tubes | |
Tubes | Class 6: Metal tubes for gas |
Class 7: Tubes being fitted parts of machines | |
Class 9: Test tubes | |
Class 10: Tubes for medical purposes | |
Class 11: Lighting tubes | |
Class 12: Inner tubes for tyres | |
Class 16: Cardboard tubes | |
Class 17: Flexible tubes, not of metal | |
Class 19: Non-metallic rigid tubing for construction | |
Class 21: Roller tubes for peeling garlic | |
Class 34: Cigarette paper tubes | |
Tubs | Class 6: Tubs made of metal for containing flowers |
Class 11: Bath tubs | |
Class 16: Pen tubs | |
Class 19: Tubs made of concrete for containing plants | |
Class 21: Tubs made of plastics for containing plants | |
Turf | Class 27: Artificial turf |
Class 31: Natural turf | |
Turrets | Class 6: Turrets (structures) of metal |
Class 7: Turrets (parts of machines) | |
Class 13: Gun turrets | |
Class 19: Non-metallic roof turrets | |
Units | Class 6: Metal wall units (other than furniture) |
Class 6: Storage units of metal (other than furniture) | |
Class 16: Suspension units for files | |
Class 19: Storage units (structures) of non-metallic materials | |
Class 20: Units (furniture) | |
Utensils | Class 7: Electric hand held kitchen utensils |
Class 8: Serving utensils (carving knives) | |
Class 9: Laboratory utensils (other than for medical use) | |
Class 11: Cooking utensils, electric | |
Class 16: Writing utensils | |
Class 21: Cosmetic utensils | |
Class 21: Kitchen utensils | |
Class 21: Utensils for toilet purposes | |
Valves | Class 6: Valves of metal (other than parts of machines) |
Class 7: Valves (parts of machines) | |
Class 9: Electronic valves (thermionic) | |
Class 10: Valves for use in medical infusion apparatus | |
Class 11: Valves (taps) being parts for sanitary installations | |
Class 12: Valves for tyres | |
Class 15: Valves for musical instruments | |
Class 17: Valves of rubber | |
Class 18: Valves of leather | |
Class 19: Water control valves (not of metal or plastic) | |
Class 20: Valves of plastic, other than parts of machines | |
Class 21: Aerosol valves | |
Vents | Class 6: Vents of metal |
Class 9: Pressure actuated vacuum vents | |
Class 10: Thoracic vents | |
Class 11: Ventilating installations | |
Class 12: Vehicle roofs incorporating vents | |
Class 19: Vents, not of metal | |
Vermin exterminating | Class 37: Vermin exterminating (other than for agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture and forestry) |
Class 44: Vermin exterminating for agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture and forestry | |
Vessels | Class 6: Vessel (container) closures of metal |
Class 9: Insulated vessels for laboratory use | |
Class 10: Urinals being vessels | |
Class 10: Vessels for dental purposes | |
Class 11: Pressure vessels for cooking | |
Class 11: Pressure vessels for sterilising | |
Class 12: Water vessels | |
Class 21: Drinking vessels | |
Washers | Class 6: Washers of metal |
Class 7: Washer-dryers | |
Class 11: Washers for water taps | |
Class 12: Headlight washers for automobiles | |
Class 17: Washers of rubber or vulcanised fibre | |
Class 20: Spring washers of plastic | |
Class 21: Window glass washers | |
Washes | Class 3: Washes for toilet purposes |
Class 5: Disinfectant washes | |
Water | Class 1: Treated water, not for drinking purposes |
Class 3: Toilet water | |
Class 3: Water for cosmetic use | |
Class 5: Water (beverage) for medical use | |
Class 30: Water ices | |
Class 32: Water (beverage) other than for medical use | |
Class 39: Storage of water | |
Class 39: Water supplying | |
Class 40: Water treating | |
Weapons | Class 8: Blades (weapons) |
Class 9: Weapon simulators | |
Class 9: Weapons control apparatus | |
Class 13: Weapon apparatus | |
Class 28: Toy weapons | |
Webs | Class 6: Metallic webbing straps for handling loads |
Class 16: Ticket webs | |
Class 17: Plastic webs | |
Class 18: Webbing straps (harnesses) | |
Class 19: Webs of paper-backed plastics for building | |
Class 22: Non-metallic webbing straps for handling loads | |
Class 24: Tensioning webbing for upholstery | |
Class 28: Swimming webs | |
Webbing | Class 6: Metallic webbing straps for handling loads |
Class 16: Ticket webs | |
Class 17: Plastic webs | |
Class 18: Webbing straps (harnesses) | |
Class 19: Webs of paper-backed plastics for building | |
Class 22: Non-metallic webbing straps for handling loads | |
Class 24: Tensioning webbing for upholstery | |
Class 28: Swimming webs | |
Wellbeing services | Class 41: Wellbeing services being health and fitness training |
Class 44: Wellbeing services being health and nutritional advice | |
Class 45: Wellbeing services being spiritual guidance and non-therapeutic counselling to meet the needs of individuals | |
Wellness services | Class 41: Wellness services being health and fitness training |
Class 44: Wellness services being health and nutritional advice | |
Class 45: Wellness services being spiritual guidance and non-therapeutic counselling to meet the needs of individuals | |
Wheels | Class 7: Wheels being parts of machines |
Class 7: Wheels being machine tools | |
Class 8: Abrasive wheels being hand tools | |
Class 8: Cutting wheels being parts of hand tools | |
Class 8: Sharpening wheels (hand tools) | |
Class 9: Measuring wheels | |
Class 12: Wheels for vehicles | |
Class 16: Colour wheels | |
Class 20: Wheels for beds | |
Class 28: Wheels for toy vehicles | |
Windows | Class 6: Windows of metal |
Class 11: Window air conditioning apparatus | |
Class 12: Windows for vehicles | |
Class 19: Windows, not of metal | |
Class 19: Window frames, not of metal | |
Class 3: Wipes incorporating cleaning preparations | |
Class 3: Wipes for toilet use impregnated with cosmetic preparations | |
Wipes | Class 5: Antibacterial wipes |
Class 5: Wipes for medical use | |
Class 16: Paper wipes | |
Class 16: Wipes for toilet use (other than impregnated with cosmetic preparations) | |
Class 21: Cleaning wipes | |
Class 24: Make-up removal wipes (textile) other than impregnated with toilet preparations | |
Works of art | Class 6: Works of art of common metal |
Class 14: Works of art of precious metal | |
Class 16: Works of art (paintings) | |
Class 19: Works of art of stone, concrete or marble | |
Class 20: Works of art, of wood, wax, plaster or plastic | |
Class 21: Works of art, of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware, terra-cotta or glass | |
Wrappers | Class 16: Wrappers (stationery) |
Class 16: Wrappers of paper | |
Class 22: Straw wrappers for bottles | |
Class 34: Cigarette wrappers | |
Wrapping | Class 6: Wrapping materials of metal |
Class 16: Wrapping materials made of cellulose | |
Class 16: Wrapping materials made of paper | |
Class 16: Wrapping materials of plastics | |
Class 16: Wrapping paper | |
Class 17: Wrapping (lagging) of plastics for insulation | |
Class 20: Pipe wrappings of plastics for protective purposes | |
Class 22: Wrapping or binding bands, not of metal | |
Class 24: Wrapping cloths | |
Packaging material | Class 6: Wrapping materials of metal |
Class 16: Wrapping materials made of cellulose | |
Class 16: Wrapping materials made of paper | |
Class 16: Wrapping materials of plastics | |
Class 16: Wrapping paper | |
Class 17: Wrapping (lagging) of plastics for insulation | |
Class 20: Pipe wrappings of plastics for protective purposes | |
Class 22: Wrapping or binding bands, not of metal | |
Class 24: Wrapping cloths | |
Writing | Class 35: Writing of business reports |
Class 35: Copy writing | |
Class 35: Writing of publicity texts | |
Class 41: Commissioned writing (plays, musicals or for publications) | |
Class 41: Writing of texts | |
Class 42: Technical writing | |
Class 42: Writing of computer software | |
Class 45: Personal letter writing |