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Class 44

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What Cannot be Registered

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Related Classes

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Trademark Class 44 - Overview

Class 44 of trademark covers services dealing with health care, horticulture and forestry; animal medical science; hygienic and beauty care; agriculture. This class provides wide protection for the brands associated with health, wellness, and the environment.

Trademark Registration under Class 44 provides your brand with exclusive rights over the fields of medical care and veterinary services and agricultural activities. Through this registration, services such as medical and veterinary care to horticulture and beauty treatments will be protected against infringement, thereby making your brand unique both in your country and internationally.

Class 44 trademark helps prevent unwanted competition from usurping the market presence established by your brand and build the distinctiveness of your brand as such. With renewable protection every 10 years, Class 44 provides continuous legal security by protecting your brand and ensuring recognition of that brand.

What is a Trademark Class 44?

A Class 44 trademark covers medical, veterinary, beauty, and agricultural services. It includes hospitals, clinics, dental care, physical therapy, pharmacy services, and alternative medicine. It also covers beauty salons, spa treatments, and landscape gardening. Businesses in healthcare, wellness, and veterinary services should register under this class.

Eligibility for Trademark Class 44

Trademark Class 44 is primarily designed for businesses and services that focus on healthcare, veterinary care, and agricultural services. You can register different types of trademark under this class. Here is a detailed outline of the same:

  • Medical and Veterinary Services:
  • Medical clinics and healthcare providers
  • Veterinary practices and animal hospitals
  • Psychological counseling and therapy services
  • Medical testing and diagnostics services

  • Beauty and Wellness Services:
  • Spas, beauty salons, and wellness centers
  • Hairdressing and cosmetic treatment services
  • Holistic therapies such as acupuncture and massage therapy

  • Gardening and Agricultural Services:
  • Gardening consultancy and landscape design
  • Farming consultancy services
  • Agricultural advisory services for crop and livestock management
  • Horticultural services and pest control services in agriculture
  • What Cannot Be Registered Under Trademark Class 44

    Trademark Class 44 covers services related to medical care, beauty treatments, agriculture, and horticulture, but certain goods and services are explicitly excluded as they fall under other trademark classes. As per trademark class 44 description here are some of the key exclusions:

    • Vermin and pest control services, except those specifically for agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture, or forestry, fall under Class 37, which includes maintenance and repair services.
    • Installation and repair of irrigation systems and devices are also classified under Class 37, focusing on equipment maintenance.
    • Ambulance and medical transport services belong to Class 39, which covers transportation and logistics.
    • Animal slaughter and taxidermy services are included in Class 40, which deals with industrial processing and treatment.
    • Timber felling and processing also fall under Class 40 due to their connection to industrial treatments.
    • Animal training services, such as obedience or behavioral training, are categorized under Class 41, which includes education and training.
    • Health clubs and gyms offering physical exercise programs fall within Class 41, as they focus on fitness and recreational activities rather than medical care.
    • Scientific research for medical purposes is part of Class 42, as it pertains to technological and scientific development rather than direct medical services.

    Here are the Following Items in Detail That Are Covered Under Trademark Class 44

    Agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture and forestry servicesAerial and surface spreading of fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals, aquaculture services, farming equipment rental, tree planting for carbon offsetting purposes, tree surgery, vermin exterminating for agriculture, horticulture and forestry.
    Farming (animals)Animal breeding.
    Farming (crops), Horticulture, gardening and landscapingFlower arranging, gardening, horticulture, landscape gardening, lawn care, plant nurseries, weed killing.
    Landscape designLandscape design
    Floral designWreath making.
    Animal healthcare servicesVeterinary assistance.
    Animal grooming servicesAnimal grooming, pet grooming.
    Human healthcare servicesaromatherapy services, chiropractics, convalescent homes/rest homes, health counseling/health counseling, health centres/health centers, health spa services, health care, hospices, massage, midwife services, nursing homes, physiotherapy/physical therapy, rehabilitation for substance abuse patients, sanatoriums, speech therapy services, therapy services.
    Medical servicesAlternative medicine services, artificial insemination services, blood bank services, hair implantation, hospitals, in vitro fertilization services, medical equipment rental, medical assistance, medical clinic services, nursing, medical, plastic surgery, telemedicine services.
    DentistryDentistry.
    Pharmaceutical servicesPharmacists' services to make up prescriptions, pharmacy advice.
    Opticians' servicesOpticians' services.
    Mental health servicesServices of a psychologist
    Human hygiene and beauty careBeauty salons, hairdressing salons, manicuring, public baths for hygiene purposes, rental of sanitation facilities, sauna services, solarium services.
    Turkish bathsVisagists' services.
    Body artTattooing.

    Related (Coordinated) Classes

    Trademark Class 44 primarily covers medical, beauty, and agricultural services. Related or coordinated classes often include those dealing with complementary goods and services. Here are the key related classes:

    Looking to Register Your Trademark Under Class 44?

    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 process and check if the proposed trademark is already registered.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Trademark Class 44 covers services related to medical, beauty, and agricultural care. This includes healthcare, medical consultations, dental care, veterinary services, beauty salons, and gardening. Services for alternative medicine, physiotherapy, and mental health are also included. It extends to agriculture, aquaculture, and providing hygienic and beauty treatments.

    Dental services, such as dental clinics, oral hygiene, and surgery, are covered under Class 44. However, pharmaceutical products are not included; they fall under Class 5. Pharmaceutical consultations or medical services related to administering medicines, treatments, or prescriptions are covered in Class 44.

    An example of Trademark Class 44 is Mahindra Agribusiness, part of the Mahindra Group. It offers agricultural solutions, including crop protection and farm management services, falling under the category of agriculture, horticulture, and forestry services.

    Yes, Class 44 explicitly covers services like alternative medicine (e.g., acupuncture, naturopathy, homeopathy) and physiotherapy. It accommodates non-conventional healing methods and physical rehabilitation therapies, making it inclusive for holistic and integrative healthcare providers.

    Yes, landscaping, gardening, and related horticulture services fall within Class 44. This includes designing, maintaining, and caring for gardens, lawns, and other green spaces. Services like pest control in agriculture or plant care are also included in this category.

    Animal healthcare services, such as veterinary care, animal clinics, and health checks, are covered under Class 44. Additionally, grooming services for pets, such as bathing, trimming, and styling, also fall within this class, ensuring comprehensive care for animals.

    Class 44 includes mental health services, such as counseling, psychotherapy, and psychiatric care. Beauty care services, like spa treatments, skin care, hairdressing, and makeup application, are also covered. This makes it a diverse class catering to both mental well-being and external beauty.

    Yes, Class 44 encompasses services related to agriculture, horticulture, and aquaculture. This includes farm management, crop protection, and aquaculture consultancy. It also covers technical services in these areas, such as soil and water testing or pest management.

    Class 44 excludes manufacturing and selling medical or beauty products (Class 5 and Class 3), gym or fitness center services (Class 41), and scientific research (Class 42). Retail or wholesale services for healthcare goods (Class 35) are also excluded, as they involve trade, not service delivery.

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