Class 14: Precious metals and their alloys

Nice Classification goods class, NCL 13-2026.

Class heading

Precious metals and their alloys; jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments

Explanatory note

Class 14 includes mainly precious metals and certain goods made of precious metals or coated therewith, as well as jewellery, clocks and watches, and component parts therefor.

This class includes, in particular:

  • jewellery, including imitation jewellery, for example, paste jewellery
  • cuff links, tie pins, tie clips
  • key rings, key chains and charms therefor
  • jewellery charms
  • jewellery boxes
  • component parts for jewellery, clocks and watches, for example, clasps and beads for jewellery, movements for clocks and watches, clock hands, watch springs, watch crystals
  • certain goods made of precious metals not otherwise classified by function or purpose, for example, all-purpose boxes of precious metal, statues, busts and works of art of precious metal

This class does not include, in particular:

  • certain goods made of precious metals or coated therewith that are classified according to their function or purpose, for example, metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art (Class 2), dental amalgams of gold (Class 5), cutlery (Class 8), electric contacts (Class 9), pen nibs of gold (Class 16), teapots (Class 21), gold and silver embroidery (Class 26), cigar cases (Class 34)
  • smartwatches (Class 9)
  • charms, other than for jewellery, key rings or key chains (Class 26)
  • objects of art not made of precious metals or coated therewith that are classified according to the material of which they are made, for example, works of art of metal (Class 6), of stone, concrete or marble (Class 19), of wood, wax, plaster, plastic or resin (Class 20), of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware, terra-cotta or glass (Class 21)

Common terms in Class 14

A sample of official terms from the WIPO alphabetical list. Search the full list in the Nice Class Finder.

  • agates
  • alarm clocks
  • alloys of precious metal
  • atomic clocks
  • badges of precious metal
  • boxes of precious metal
  • busts of precious metal
  • cabochons
  • charms for key rings
  • chess clocks
  • chronometers
  • chronoscopes
  • clairvoyance pendulums
  • clasps for jewellery
  • clock cases
  • clock hands
  • clocks
  • clockworks
  • cloisonné jewellery
  • coins
  • copper tokens
  • crucifixes as jewellery
  • cuff links
  • diamonds
  • earrings
  • hat jewellery
  • iridium
  • ivory jewellery
  • jewellery
  • jewellery boxes

Indicative only. Classification and specifications should be confirmed by an attorney before filing. This is general information, not legal advice.