The 11th edition of the Nice Classification entered into force in February, 2018 in Oman, thus replacing the outgoing 10th edition.
The adoption of the 11th edition will not affect trademarks already filed and registered in Oman. Upon next renewal, goods and classes affected by this change in formalities should be reclassified accordingly by the Trademark Office.
By way of background, the amendments in the 11th edition cover 15 class headings and explanatory notes for seven classes. Furthermore, the list of goods and services was extended by 334 terms. Major revisions in the 11th edition include:
- Class headings affected by current revisions are those numbered 3, 6, 10, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 31 and 45
- All serving utensils are grouped under class 21 instead of class 8
- The addition of unlocking of mobile phones under class 42
- The addition of dog walking, kimono dressing assistance, and conducting religious ceremonies under class 45
- The addition of eyelash brushes and foam toe separators for use in pedicures under class 21
- The addition of herbal extracts for cosmetic purposes under class 3
- The addition of herbal extracts and physiotherapy preparations for medical purposes under class 5
- The addition of body composition monitors under class 10
- The addition of several new goods under classes 29 and 30, including guacamole, onion rings, falafel, bibimbap, dulce de leche, almond, peanut and coconut milks, as well as nut- and chocolate-based spreads. Escamoles (prepared edible ant larvae) and edible insects have also been added under classes 29 and 31
The table below offers a general overview on the Nice Classification in the Middle East and North Africa.
|
Country |
Nice Edition Adopted |
Member of the Nice Agreement? |
Is it possible to claim class headings? |
|
Afghanistan |
8th |
No |
Yes |
|
Algeria |
11th |
Yes (entry into force: July 5, 1972) |
Yes, provided that the headings are specified. Using the phrase “all goods/services in the class” is not acceptable. |
|
Bahrain |
10th |
Yes (entry into force: December 15, 2005) |
Yes, provided that the headings are specified. Using the phrase “all goods/services in the class” is not acceptable. |
|
Cyprus |
11th |
No |
No |
|
Djibouti |
10th |
No |
Yes |
|
Egypt |
10th |
Yes (entry into force: June 18, 2005) |
Yes |
|
Ethiopia |
8th |
No |
Yes |
|
Gaza |
8th; Class 33 & alcoholic goods in class 32 cannot be registered |
No |
Yes, provided that the headings are specified. Using the phrase “all goods/services in the class” is not acceptable. |
|
India |
9th |
No |
Yes |
|
Iran |
10th; Class 33 & alcoholic goods in class 32 cannot be registered |
No |
Yes |
|
Iraq |
7th with local sub-classification |
No |
Yes (an applicant can only claim sub-class headings) |
|
Jordan |
11th |
Yes (entry into force: November 14, 2008) |
No |
|
Kuwait |
8th; Class 33, alcoholic goods in class 32, & pork meat in class 29 cannot be registered |
No |
Yes |
|
Lebanon |
11th |
Yes (entry into force: April 18, 1961) |
Yes |
|
Libya |
8th; Class 33, alcoholic goods in class 32, as well as Christmas trees and related products in class 28 cannot be registered |
No |
Yes, provided that the headings are specified. Using the phrase “all goods/services in the class” is not acceptable. |
|
Morocco |
10th |
Yes (entry into force: October 1, 1966) |
Yes |
|
Oman |
11th |
No |
No |
|
Pakistan |
8th |
No |
Yes |
|
Qatar |
11th; Class 33 & alcoholic goods in class 32 cannot be registered |
No |
Yes |
|
Saudi Arabia |
10th; Class 33, alcoholic goods in class 32, pork meat in class 29, & Christmas trees and related products in class 28 cannot be registered |
No |
Yes, provided that the headings are specified. Using the phrase “all goods/services in the class” is not acceptable. |
|
Sudan |
9th; Class 33 & alcoholic goods in class 32 cannot be registered |
No |
No |
|
Syria |
10th |
Yes (entry into force: March 28, 2005) |
Yes |
|
Tunisia |
11th |
Yes (entry into force: May 29, 1967) |
Yes, provided that the headings are specified. Using the phrase “all goods/services in the class” is not acceptable. |
|
Turkey |
9th |
Yes (entry into force: January 1, 1996) |
Yes |
|
United Arab Emirates |
10th; Class 33 & alcoholic goods in class 32 cannot be registered |
No |
Yes |
|
West Bank |
10th |
No |
Yes, provided that the headings are specified. Using the phrase “all goods/services in the class” is not acceptable. |
|
Yemen |
8th; Class 33 & alcoholic goods in class 32 cannot be registered |
No |
Yes |
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