Classification of Goods and Services
International Classification of Goods and Services (ICGS) Autochecker
The ICGS Autochecker helps trade mark applicants and agents search for and classify their goods and services by verifying their list against our database of pre-approved items. Currently, there are approximately 75,000 entries in our database.
The tool consists of two search functions namely, multi-item search and flexi-search. The multi-item search function allows users to copy-and-paste, type or edit multiple descriptions of goods or services. The tool will automatically split the specification along the semi-colons, and verify whether each of the description is filed in the correct class. The flexi-search function allows user to perform in-depth search of a single-item.
As the ICGS Autochecker will be updated regularly, we recommend subscribing to the RSS newsfeed to ensure that you are using the most updated version of the tool.
To download the tool (last updated on 25 September 2015), please click here.
To download the user guide for the tool, please click here.
Please note that usage of the tool is subject to terms and conditions.
Nice Classification
The classification of goods and services is according to the ICGS under the Nice Agreement to which Singapore is a signatory (“Nice Classification”). The class headings of the Nice Classification give general information about the types of goods and services which belong to each class. A specification indicating the class heading does not amount to a claim for all the goods or services in that class. This list is not exhaustive and serves as a quick reference to help you locate the correct class.
For the registration of your trade mark, you are required to state the exact class number and appropriate specification according to the Nice Classification.
Details are available at the WIPO website here.