What Nice Class is Retail Services in?

10 June, 2024
Nyall Engfield

Retail services fall under Nice Class 35 in the Nice Classification system. Class 35 covers a wide range of services primarily related to business operations, including retail services. Here’s an overview of the correct Nice class for retail services and its variations:

Nice Class 35: Overview

Class 35 includes services such as:

Advertising
Business management
Business administration
Office functions

Retail Services in Class 35

Retail services in Class 35 can be specified in various ways depending on the nature and mode of the retail activity. Here are some variations:

Brick-and-Mortar Retail Services
- Example: "Retail store services featuring clothing and accessories"
- Description: This specifies a physical store selling specific types of goods.
Online Retail Services
- Example: "Online retail store services featuring electronic goods"
- Description: This specifies retail services conducted over the internet.
Wholesale Services
- Example: "Wholesale store services featuring pharmaceuticals"
- Description: This covers services related to selling goods in large quantities at lower prices, typically to retailers.
Retail Store Services Featuring Specific Goods
- Example: "Retail store services featuring home improvement goods"
- Description: This specifies the type of goods sold in a retail store.
Retail Store Services in a Specific Field
- Example: "Retail store services in the field of pet supplies"
- Description: This specifies the general field or industry of the retail services.
Mail Order Services
- Example: "Mail order services featuring gourmet foods"
- Description: This covers services related to selling goods via mail order.
Retail Store Services Provided by Convenience Stores, Supermarkets, etc.
- Example: "Supermarket retail services featuring groceries and consumer goods"
- Description: This specifies the type of retail establishment and the nature of goods sold.

Importance of Specificity

While "retail services" can be a broad term, specifying the type of retail service and the goods or field involved provides clearer protection and helps avoid potential conflicts with other trademarks. The more specific you can be about the nature of the retail service and the type of goods or services offered, the better.

Examples of trademarks of Famous Retailers

Here are the trademark registration numbers for three famous retailers:

Walmart's "Spark" logo - U.S. Trademark Registration No. 3,453,654
Target's Bullseye logo - U.S. Trademark Registration No. 3,259,178
Best Buy's "Best Buy" word mark - U.S. Trademark Registration No. 3,615,955

You can look at these in the USPTO Register.

These retailers have hundreds of active trademarks protecting their brand names, logos, and product lines. Walmart has 1,159 total active trademarks, Amazon has 1,350, Target has 1,000

Example Descriptions

"Retail store services featuring health and beauty products"
"Online retail store services featuring downloadable electronic publications"
"Wholesale store services featuring auto parts"
"Retail store services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods of others"

By accurately defining the nature of your retail services within Class 35, you can ensure that your trademark application is clear, precise, and provides adequate protection for your business activities.

Class	Description	Status
035	Retail pharmacy services	A
035	Retail delicatessen services	A
035	Retail book store services	X
035	Retail apothecary store services	X
035	Retail veterinary pharmacy services	A
035	Retail department store services	A
035	Retail drug store services	A
035	Institutional retail pharmacy services	X
035	Retail general store services	A
035	Retail optical store services	A
035	Retail grocery store services	A
035	On-line retail department store services	A
035	Online retail grocery store services	A
035	Retail store services featuring housewares	A
035	Retail shop window display arrangement services	A
035	Retail gasoline supply services [just gasoline pumps]	M
035	Retail store and on-line retail store services featuring {indicate field or type of goods}	D
035	Online retail store services for downloadable digital music	A
035	Online retail store services featuring downloadable virtual clothing	A
035	Retail store services featuring {indicate field of goods}	A
035	On-line retail store services featuring downloadable electronic books	A
035	On-line retail store services featuring downloadable ring tones	X
035	Online retail store services for downloadable ring tones	A
035	Retail store services in the field of housewares	A
035	Retail store services featuring telecommunications, electric and utility services of others	X
035	Wholesale and retail store services and on-line retail and wholesale store services featuring {indicate field or type of goods/services}	D
044	Walk-in medical clinic services provided within a retail store	A
035	Retail store services in the field of office products	A
035	Online retail department store services featuring in-store order pickup	A
035	Online retail convenience store services featuring in-store order pickup	A
035	Customer service in the field of retail store services	D
035	Drive-through retail store services featuring coffee and related goods	A
035	Gift and sundries retail store services located in hotels	X
035	Retail store services featuring convenience store items and gasoline	A
035	Online retail clothing store services rendered in virtual environments	A
035	Retail vending stand services featuring {indicate, e.g., tacos, fruit, etc.}	A
035	Specialized retail pharmacy services for patients with particular medical conditions	X
035	On-line retail store services featuring downloadable pre-recorded music and video	A
035	Retail and on-line grocery store services featuring home delivery service	D
035	Online retail store services in the field of downloadable mobile applications	A
035	Retail store services featuring {specify, e.g., medical, stationery, beauty, etc.} supplies	A
035	Retail store services for works of art provided by art galleries	A
035	Retail store services featuring ice cream for consumption off the premises	M
035	Mobile retail store services featuring {indicate field or type of goods/services}	A
035	On-line retail store services featuring {indicate field or type of goods}	M
035	Retail store services featuring telecommunications service plans and telecommunications service activation	A
035	Online retail store services for downloadable and pre-recorded music and movies	A
035	Administration of a consumer loyalty program to promote restaurant services and retail services of others	A
035	Subscription-based retail store services in the field of {indicate field of goods}	A
035	Retail store services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies	A
035	Retail store services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods of others	A
035	Retail store services featuring {indicate field of goods} provided via wireless communications	A
035	Subscription-based online retail store services in the field of {indicate field of goods}	A
042	Development of new technology for others in the field of retail store services	A
035	On-line retail store services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods of others	A
035	Computerized on-line retail store services in the field of {indicate field of goods}	M
035	Retail energy provider services that allow customers to purchase {specify e.g., energy, electricity, renewable energy, etc.} as part of a competitive retail energy market	A
035	Retail mail order services featuring {specify type of goods, e.g., magazines, clothing, jewelry, etc.}	A
035	Retail store services featuring green and eco-friendly products in the nature of {indicate goods}	A
035	On-line retail store services featuring downloadable {indicate goods, e.g., magazines, books, ring tones, etc.}	A
035	Wholesale and retail store services featuring {indicate specific field, e.g. auto parts, clothing, jewelry}	X
035	Retail services by direct solicitation by sales agents in the field of {indicate specific field}	A
035	Marketing, advertising, and promoting the retail goods and services of others through wireless electronic devices	M
035	On-line wholesale and retail store services featuring {indicate specific field, e.g. auto parts, clothing, jewelry}	X
035	On-line wholesale and retail store services featuring downloadable sound, music, image, video and game files	X
035	Online retail store services featuring downloadable images files of office buildings for use in virtual worlds	A
035	Retail services through direct solicitation by distributors directed to end-users featuring {indicate specific field or goods}	A
035	Retail services through direct solicitation by salespersons directed to end-users featuring {indicate specific field or goods}	A
035	Retail electricity provider services that allow customers to purchase {specify e.g., energy, electricity, renewable energy, etc.}	A
035	Marketing services, namely, retail store services in the field of {indicate field or type of goods}	D
035	Retail shop-at-home party services in the field of {indicate specific field, e.g., housewares, candles, cosmetics, etc.}	M
035	On-line retail store services featuring subscription boxes containing {indicate items featured, e.g., clothing, cosmetics, quilting supplies, etc.}	A
035	Online retail services through direct solicitation by salespersons directed to end-users featuring {indicate specific field or goods}	A
035	Online retail services through direct solicitation by distributors directed to end-users featuring {indicate specific field or goods}	A
035	Direct response retail services by means of infomercials in the field of {indicate type of goods sold}	A
035	On-line consignment services whereby goods are received on consignment in on-line retail stores featuring {indicate specific field}	X
035	Retail store service featuring doughnuts for consumption off the premises	X
035	Online retail store services featuring customized framed artwork consisting of {specify e.g., pet photos, poems, children's drawings, etc.}	A
035	Retail store services in the field of {indicate field of goods} featuring a bonus incentive program for customers	A
035	Online retail store services featuring digital collectibles in the nature of downloadable music files authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)	A
035	Online retail store services featuring crypto collectibles in the nature of downloadable music files authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)	A
035	Retail building supply store services featuring {indicate type of goods, e.g., cabinets, sinks and faucets for kitchens and bathrooms}	A
035	Retail on-line ordering services featuring {indicate field or type of goods} also accessible by telephone, facsimile and mail order	M
035	Retail store services featuring {indicate field of goods} provided via {indicate means, e.g., downloadable mobile applications, wireless communications, etc.}	A
042	Planning and layout design services for {specify type of space, e.g., cleanroom environments, interior space of retail business establishments, etc.}	M
035	Retail discount store services in the field of {indicate field of goods, e.g., consumer electronics, clothing, general consumer merchandise, food}	A
035	Promoting the goods and services of others through infomercials played on customer point of purchase television monitors in retail stores	A
035	Online retail {indicate field or type of goods, e.g., department, drug, grocery, book, etc.} store services featuring in-store order pickup	A
035	Online retail store services rendered in a virtual environment featuring virtual goods, namely, furniture, for use in online virtual worlds	A
035	Retail store services featuring virtual goods, namely, {specify type, e.g., clothing, furniture, weapons, etc.} for use in online virtual worlds	A
035	Online retail store services rendered in a virtual environment featuring virtual goods, namely, {specify type, e.g., furniture, jewelry, sunglasses, etc.}	A
035	Online retail store services rendered in a virtual environment featuring physical goods, namely, {specify type, e.g., furniture, jewelry, sunglasses, etc.}	A
035	Retail grocery store services featuring {indicate particular delivery or pickup services, e.g., home delivery services, curbside order pickup, drive-through pick-up, etc.}	A
035	Online retail store services featuring virtual goods, namely, {specify type, e.g., furniture, jewelry, sunglasses, etc.} for use in online virtual worlds	A
035	Online retail store services featuring digital goods, namely, {specify type, e.g., furniture, jewelry, sunglasses, etc.} for use in online virtual worlds	A
035	Retail store services in the field of {indicate field or type of goods} that can be purchased under a rent-to-own contract	A
035	Business research services, namely, providing analysis of retail data on specific business locations	A
035	Online retail grocery store services featuring {indicate particular delivery or pickup services, e.g., home delivery services, curbside order pickup, drive-through pick-up, etc.}	A
035	Retail store services featuring downloadable digital image files of {indicate subject matter, e.g., trading cards, sneakers, etc.} authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)	A
035	Pop-up retail store services featuring {indicate field of goods, e.g., clothing, furniture, household goods, wide variety of consumer goods of others, etc.}	A
035	Providing information about and making referrals in the field of consumer products and services for retail services concerning products, services, events, activities, attractions and facilities in particular geographic locations	X
035	Online retail store services featuring downloadable image files of {indicate type of accessories, e.g., jewelry, clothing, etc.} accessories authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)	A
035	Online retail store services rendered in a virtual environment featuring physical goods and virtual goods, namely, {specify type, e.g., furniture, jewelry, sunglasses, etc.}	A
035	Promoting the goods and services of others by means of operating an on-line shopping mall with links to the retail web sites of others	A
035	Retail store services featuring {specify field of goods, e.g., cheese, wine, etc.} from {insert geographic name or region} made in accordance with specific standards	A
035	Pharmaceutical services, namely, processing online and telephone prescription orders in retail and central fill pharmacies	A
035	Online retail store services featuring downloadable digital {indicate type of downloadable digital goods, e.g., art images, music, video clips, etc.} authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)	A
035	Business research and data analysis services in the field of {indicate field or subject matter, e.g., retail sales of specific business locations, distribution channels, etc.}	A
035	Retail electricity provider services, namely, providing a service that allows customers to purchase energy, namely, electricity	X
035	On-line retail store services featuring physical and virtual merchandise for use by members of an online community in connection with a designated website featuring fictional characters	D
035	Retail electricity provider services, namely, providing a service that allows customers to purchase energy, namely, renewable energy	X
035	Online retail store services featuring digital collectibles in the nature of downloadable image files of {indicate subject matter, e.g., trading cards, sneakers, etc.} authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)	A
035	Online retail store services featuring crypto collectibles in the nature of downloadable image files of {indicate subject matter, e.g., trading cards, sneakers, etc.} authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)	A
035	Promoting the goods and services of others by providing a website featuring coupons, rebates, price-comparison information, product reviews, links to the retail websites of others, and discount information	A
035	Retail store services, available through computer communications and interactive television, featuring {indicate specific field or type of goods}	M
042	Interior design services in the nature of aroma consulting services in the selection and use of aromas for hotels, casinos, resorts, conference facilities, retail stores, sports and fitness centers, spas, health care facilities, residential buildings and private residences	X
035	Retail electricity provider services, namely, providing a service that allows customers to purchase energy, namely, electricity, and renewable energy	X
035	Promoting the goods and services of others by providing a web site featuring coupons, rebates, price-comparison information, product reviews, links to the retail web sites of others, and discount information	X
035	Turnkey retail start-up services, namely, coordination and assumption of responsibility for all aspects of the store-opening process of others	A
035	Retail store services in the field of {indicate field or type of goods/services} featuring a frequent patron program in which points are accumulated to be used for discounts on future purchases	A
035	Promoting the goods and services of others by providing a community-driven web site featuring user-submitted content in the nature of coupons, rebates, price-comparison information, product reviews, links to the retail web sites of others, and discount information	X
035	Retail store services in the field of {indicate goods, e.g. furniture, home décor, home electronics, etc.} featuring a showroom for the goods of others in the field of {indicate goods, e.g. furniture, home décor, home electronics, etc.}	A
035	Electronic retailing services via computer featuring {INDICATE field or type of goods}	D
035	Online matching services for connecting social network users with retailers for the purpose of facilitating discounted purchases	A
035	Online service for connecting social network users with retailers for the purpose of facilitating discounted purchases	D
035	Promotional services, namely, conducting launch parties to introduce a new book, author, book publisher or retailer	A
035	Charitable services, namely, coordination of the procurement and distribution of food donations from manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and government agencies to organizations providing free food to needy people	A
035	Charitable services, namely, coordination of the procurement and distribution of gift-in-kind product donations from manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and government agencies to organizations providing free products to needy people	A
035	Charitable services, namely, coordination of the procurement and distribution of {indicate in-kind donations generally, or specify types of donated goods, e.g., food donations, clothing donations, etc.} from {indicate donors, e.g., the general public, retailers, etc.} to {indicate recipients, e.g., needy people, disadvantaged women, etc.}

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