Class 32: Beers

Nice Classification goods class, NCL 13-2026.

Class heading

Beers; non-alcoholic beverages; mineral and aerated waters; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making non-alcoholic beverages

Explanatory note

Class 32 includes mainly non-alcoholic beverages, as well as beer.

This class includes, in particular:

  • de-alcoholised beverages
  • soft drinks
  • rice-based and soya-based beverages, other than milk substitutes
  • energy drinks, isotonic beverages, protein-enriched sports beverages
  • non-alcoholic essences and fruit extracts for making beverages

This class does not include, in particular:

  • dietetic beverages adapted for medical purposes (Class 5)
  • lemon juice for culinary purposes, tomato juice for cooking (Class 29)
  • milk beverages with milk predominating, milk shakes (Class 29)
  • milk substitutes, for example, almond milk, coconut milk, peanut milk, rice milk, soya milk (Class 29)
  • beverages with coffee, cocoa, chocolate or tea base (Class 30)
  • flavourings for beverages (Class 30)
  • beverages for pets (Class 31)
  • alcoholic beverages, except beer (Class 33)

Common terms in Class 32

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

  • beer
  • beer wort
  • beer-based cocktails
  • carbonated water
  • dried hops for brewing beer
  • energy drinks
  • extracts of hops for making beer
  • frozen hops for brewing beer
  • fruit juices
  • ginger beer
  • grape ales
  • hop pellets for brewing beer
  • isotonic beverages
  • kvass
  • lemonades
  • lithia water
  • malt beer
  • malt wort
  • must
  • non-alcoholic aloe vera drinks
  • non-alcoholic aperitifs
  • non-alcoholic beer
  • non-alcoholic beer-based cocktails
  • non-alcoholic beverages
  • non-alcoholic beverages flavoured with coffee
  • non-alcoholic beverages flavoured with tea
  • non-alcoholic cider
  • non-alcoholic cocktails
  • non-alcoholic dried fruit beverages
  • non-alcoholic essences for making beverages

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