{"id":7039,"date":"2021-09-29T10:18:46","date_gmt":"2021-09-29T00:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/?p=7039"},"modified":"2021-09-29T12:22:30","modified_gmt":"2021-09-29T02:22:30","slug":"what-is-trade-mark-class-32","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/australian-application\/what-is-trade-mark-class-32\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Trade Mark Class 32?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Trade marks are one type of intellectual property protection. A trade mark helps distinguish your brand from competitors by giving you the exclusive rights to use the mark in connection with your business. The trade mark classes system separates trade marks by their use. One of these classes is class 32, which covers beer and most non-alcoholic beverages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you navigate the trade mark application process, this article will take you through trade mark classes and what is included in trade mark class 32.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trade Mark Classes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Australia recognises 45 different classes under which your trade mark can be registered. Selecting a trade mark class (or classes) is part of the trade mark application process<\/a>. Additionally, trade marks are only protected under the classes for which they are registered. Consequently, it is crucial that you select the right trade mark classes at the time of your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classification system Australia uses is known as the Nice trade mark classification system. This is an internationally recognised system that divides trade marks into 34 goods and 11 service types. <\/p>

You can browse the Nice classification system<\/a> for more information.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Importance of Trade Mark Classes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Trade mark classes serve as an important mechanism for conflicting trade marks. Importantly, if two trade marks are similar, they can still coexist as long as they operate in completely different markets. For example, two logos can be similar if one is used for a food product and the other is being used for computer software. This is because there is a reduced chance of consumer confusion<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trade Mark Class 32<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Trade mark class 32 covers beers, mineral water and other non-alcoholic beverages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some examples of what is included in trade mark class 32 are outlined in the table below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beers and ciders<\/td>\u2022 Beer
\u2022<\/strong> Beer wort
\u2022<\/strong> Cider<\/td><\/tr>
Mineral water and other carbonated beverages<\/td>\u2022 Aerated water
\u2022 Lemonade
\u2022 Ginger ale
\u2022 Soda water
\u2022 Table and bottled water<\/td><\/tr>
Fruit and vegetable beverages<\/td>\u2022 Fruit juice
\u2022 Fruit smoothies
\u2022 Vegetable juice<\/td><\/tr>
Syrups<\/td>\u2022 Fruit syrups
\u2022 Lemonade syrups<\/td><\/tr>
Beverage preparations<\/td>\u2022 Preparations for aerated water
\u2022 Essences
\u2022 Pastilles and powders for effervescing beverages<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Trade mark class 32 covers most beverages. However, there are some beverages that do not fall into class 32. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n