Class 42: Scientific and technological services and research and
Nice Classification services class, NCL 13-2026.
Class heading
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software
Explanatory note
Class 42 includes mainly services provided by persons in relation to the theoretical and practical aspects of complex fields of activities, for example, scientific laboratory services, engineering, computer programming, architectural services or interior design.
This class includes, in particular:
- services of engineers and scientists who undertake evaluations, estimates, research and reports in the scientific and technological fields, including technological consultancy
- computer and technology services for securing computer data and personal and financial information and for the detection of unauthorized access to data and information, for example, computer virus protection services, data encryption services, electronic monitoring of personally identifying information to detect identity theft via the internet
- software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS)
- scientific research services for medical purposes
- architectural and urban planning services
- certain design services, for example, industrial design, design of computer software and systems, interior design, packaging design, graphic arts design, dress designing
- surveying (engineering)
- oil, gas and mining exploration services
This class does not include, in particular:
- certain research services, for example, business research (Class 35), marketing research (Class 35), financial research (Class 36), research in the field of education (Class 41), genealogical research (Class 45), legal research (Class 45)
- computerized file management (Class 35)
- financial evaluation services (Class 36)
- installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware (Class 37)
- mining extraction, oil and gas drilling (Class 37)
- sound engineering services (Class 41)
- certain design services, for example, landscape design (Class 44)
- medical and veterinary services (Class 44)
- legal services (Class 45)
Common terms in Class 42
A sample of official terms from the WIPO alphabetical list. Search the full list in the Nice Class Finder.
- architectural services
- bacteriological research
- biological research
- business card design
- cartography services
- chemical analysis
- chemical research
- chemistry services
- clinical trials
- cloud seeding
- computer programming
- computer rental
- computer software design
- computer system analysis
- computer system design
- cosmetic research
- data encryption services
- design of costumes
- design of interior decor
- design of prototypes
- design of show scenery
- dress designing
- electronic data storage
- energy auditing
- engineering
- geological prospecting
- geological research
- geological surveys
- geological test drilling
- golf course design
Indicative only. Classification and specifications should be confirmed by an attorney before filing. This is general information, not legal advice.