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Class 14

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What Cannot be Registered

List of Goods

Related Classes

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Trademark Class 14 - Overview

Trademark Class 14 pertains to jewellery and precious metals and stones. It covers precious metals and their alloys, goods made from these metals, ornaments, precious stones, chronometric instruments, and horological products. This provides extensive trademark protection in these premium sectors.

Trademark Registration under Class 14, your brand exclusively controls its use in the precious metals and Jewellery industries. Registering your products—fine Jewellery, watches, and precious metal items—prevents fraudulent use and maintains your brand's image both nationally and internationally.

Trademark Class 14 protection is essential for businesses manufacturing or distributing precious metals, Jewellery, and horological products. It prevents competitors from misusing your brand and strengthens your market position.

Class 14 of trademark protection is renewable every 10 years, ensuring your brand remains secure and recognised over time.

What is a Trademark Class 14?

A Class 14 trademark covers jewelry, precious metals, and timekeeping devices. It covers gold, silver, diamonds, rings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, clocks, and chronometers. Class 14 is pertinent to companies selling jewelry, high-end goods, and watch industry businesses. Business companies selling nice jewelry, gems, or stylish watches must opt for this class to safeguard brand identity.

Eligibility for Trademark Class 14

By registering your trademark under Class 14, your business can safeguard its products, strengthen brand recognition, and maintain a competitive edge in the luxury goods and fashion industries. You can register different types of trademark under this class. Here’s a clear breakdown on eligibility for Trademark Class 14, which covers jewelry, precious metals, and timekeeping devices:

  • If your business manufactures or sells jewelry and watches made from precious metals or gemstones, you’re eligible to register under Class 14
  • This includes a wide range of products like rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and timepieces
  • If your company creates luxury jewelry items and accessories, this class is ideal for protecting your brand
  • For businesses involved in manufacturing or retailing watches, clocks, and other timekeeping devices, trademark protection is crucial
  • If you trade in precious stones such as diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires, Class 14 registration ensures brand protection
  • If your products are crafted from high-value precious metals and are sold as luxury items, registering under Class 14 can protect your exclusive designs
  • Class 14 covers goods made from precious metals like gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, as well as gemstones and pearls
  • Timepieces such as watches and clocks, especially those made with premium materials, are also included
  • For businesses that design and market luxury personal accessories like bracelets, necklaces, and brooches, registering under Class 14 offers essential protection
  • This class is especially important for protecting your brand’s identity and ensuring your creations are recognised as unique and high-quality in the competitive market.

What Cannot Be Registered Under Trademark Class 14?

As per trademark class 14 description here are some of the key exclusions from Class 14:

  • 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 instance, works of art of metal (Class 6), of stone, concrete, or marble (Class 19), of wood, wax, plaster or plastic (Class 20), of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware, terra-cotta or glass (Class 21)
  • Goods in the form of precious metals or coated therewith classified by their function or purpose, for instance: foils and powders of metals for use in painting, decoration, printing, and arts; 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 boxes; Class 34.

Here are the Following Items in Detail That Are Covered Under Trademark Class 14

Gemstones, pearls and precious metals, and imitations thereof agates, alloys of precious metal, beads for making jewelry, diamonds, gold, unwrought or beaten, ingots of precious metals, iridium, jet, unwrought or semi-wrought, olivine [gems], osmium, palladium, pearls made of ambroid [pressed amber], platinum [metal], precious stones, precious metals, unwrought or semi-wrought, rhodium, ruthenium, semi-precious stones, silver thread, silver, unwrought or beaten, spinel [precious stones], spun silver [silver wire].
Jewelry amulets [jewelry], badges of precious metal, bracelets [jewelry], brooches [jewelry], chains [jewelry], charms [jewelry]/trinkets [jewelry], cloisonné jewelry [jewelry], cuff links, earrings, gold thread [jewelry], hat ornaments of precious metal, ivory [jewelry], jewelry of yellow amber/jewelry of yellow amber, jewelry/jewelry, lockets [jewelry], medals, necklaces [jewelry], ornamental pins, ornaments [jewelry], paste jewelry [costume jewelry ]/paste jewelry/paste jewelry [costume jewelry], pearls [jewelry], pins [jewelry], rings [jewelry], threads of precious metal [jewelry]/wire of precious metal [jewelry], tie pins, tie clips.
Time instruments alarm clocks, anchors [clock- and watchmaking], atomic clocks, barrels [clock- and watchmaking], cases for clock- and watchmaking, cases for watches [presentation], chronographs [watches], chronometers, chronometrical instruments, chronoscopes, clock hands [clock- and watchmaking], clock cases, clocks, clocks and watches, electric, clockworks, control clocks [master clocks]/master clocks, dials [clock- and watchmaking], movements for clocks and watches, pendulums [clock- and watchmaking], stopwatches, sundials, watch bands/straps for wristwatches/watch straps, watch chains, watch cases, watch springs, watch glasses/watch crystals, watches, wristwatches.
Other articles of precious metals and precious stones, and imitations thereof boxes of precious metal, coins, copper tokens, key rings [trinkets or fobs], works of art of precious metal.
Statues and figurines busts of precious metal, figurines [statuettes] of precious metal/statuettes of precious metal, statues of precious metal, Ornaments, ornaments of jet, shoe ornaments of precious metal, Jewelry boxes and watch boxes, jewelry cases [caskets]/jewelry cases [caskets].

Related (Coordinated) Classes

  • Trademark Class 3: Cosmetics and personal care items, which are often marketed alongside luxury jewelry and accessories
  • Trademark Class 9: Watches and timepieces that may incorporate technological elements such as smartwatches or wearables
  • Trademark Class 18: Leather goods, including leather straps for watches or leather jewelry accessories
  • Trademark Class 20: Furniture and home decor, which may feature decorative elements like precious metal ornaments or gemstone-encrusted items
  • Trademark Class 25: Clothing and fashion items, especially those with jewelry-related accessories such as brooches or cufflinks
  • Trademark Class 28: Sporting goods, especially those related to trophies, medals, or awards made from precious metals.

Looking to Register Your Trademark Under Class 14?

Before filing your trademark registration, it’s necessary to identify the accurate trademark classes for your product or service. Our free Trademark Search Tool helps you determine the appropriate class for your trademark registration process and check if the proposed trademark is already registered.

Frequently Asked Questions

Trademark Class 14 includes jewelry, watches, clocks, precious metals, gemstones, pearls, and other personal adornments made from precious materials. This class also covers timekeeping devices and related accessories, such as bracelets, rings, and brooches.

Yes, watches and clocks can be registered under Trademark Class 14. This class covers timepieces made from precious metals or designed with luxury elements. Brands involved in the production and sale of mechanical watches, digital watches, and wall clocks often seek trademark protection in this category to protect their designs and identity.

Trademark Class 14 includes articles made of precious metals, such as silverware, gold-plated items, and other metal-crafted accessories. A notable example is Ranka Jewellers, a renowned brand in the business of silver utensils, silver spoons, shine glasses, and captivating serving essentials.

Yes, precious metals like gold, silver, platinum, and palladium are included in Trademark Class 14. This class covers the raw forms of these metals as well as finished products made from them, such as jewelry and luxury items.

Yes, imitation jewelry (non-precious materials or costume jewelry) can be registered under Trademark Class 14. This class specifically covers genuine jewelry made from precious metals and gemstones.

Yes, gemstones and pearls are part of Trademark Class 14. This class covers precious stones such as diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires, as well as natural pearls and cultured pearls.

Yes, horological instruments like chronographs, compasses, and altimeters can be registered under Trademark Class 14. This class covers timekeeping devices and related accessories, including sophisticated instruments used in watchmaking.

Yes, articles made from precious metals for personal use are included in Trademark Class 14. This encompasses a variety of luxury items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, and earrings.

Yes, decorative items made of precious metals can be trademarked under Class 14. This includes luxury ornaments, medals, badges, and trophies crafted from materials like gold, silver, or platinum.

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