Class 18: Leather and imitations of leather

Nice Classification goods class, NCL 13-2026.

Class heading

Leather and imitations of leather; animal skins and hides; luggage and carrying bags; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery; collars, leashes and clothing for animals

Explanatory note

Class 18 includes mainly leather, imitations of leather and certain goods made of those materials.

This class includes, in particular:

  • luggage and carrying bags, for example, suitcases, trunks, travelling bags, sling bags for carrying infants, school bags
  • luggage tags
  • business card cases, pocket wallets
  • boxes and cases of leather or leatherboard
  • umbrellas and parasols being small portable goods for protection against weather conditions

This class does not include, in particular:

  • certain goods made of leather, imitations of leather, animal skins and hides that are classified according to their function or purpose, for example, leather strops (Class 8), polishing leather (Class 21), chamois leather for cleaning (Class 21), leather belts for clothing (Class 25)
  • bags and cases adapted to the product they are intended to contain, for example, bags adapted for laptops (Class 9), bags and cases for cameras and photographic equipment (Class 9), cases for musical instruments (Class 15), golf bags with or without wheels, bags especially designed for skis and for surfboards (Class 28)
  • walking sticks or canes for medical purposes (Class 10)
  • patio umbrellas (Class 22)
  • clothing, footwear and headwear of leather for human beings (Class 25)

Common terms in Class 18

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

  • animal skins
  • attaché cases
  • bags
  • bags for campers
  • bags for climbers
  • bags for sports
  • beach bags
  • bridoons
  • briefcases
  • cat o' nine tails
  • cattle skins
  • chain mesh purses
  • clothing for pets
  • curried skins
  • fur
  • halters
  • handbags
  • harness fittings
  • harness straps
  • haversacks
  • hiking sticks
  • horse blankets
  • horse collars
  • horseshoes
  • key cases
  • kid
  • leather cord
  • leather leashes
  • leather straps
  • leatherboard

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