{"id":7959,"date":"2021-12-20T16:05:29","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T06:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/?p=7959"},"modified":"2021-12-22T13:03:37","modified_gmt":"2021-12-22T03:03:37","slug":"trade-mark-class-37","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/information\/trade-mark-class-37\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Trade Mark Class 37?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You must select a trade mark class when applying to register a trade mark. The process of selecting your trade mark classes is important because your trade mark will only have protection under the classes you select. Class 37, which protects construction-related services, is one of these classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you better understand trade marks, this article will take you through what trade mark classes are and some examples of what class 37 includes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

When applying to register a trade mark for your brand assets, you must specify which goods and services<\/a> you provide in relation to the trade mark. For example, you might select cosmetic goods, downloadable software applications or financial advisory services as your service. The goods and services you select are categorised by IP Australia into \u2018classes\u2019. There are 34 goods-related classes and 11 service-related classes. When filing your application, you can select as many classes as apply to your brand. However, the more classes you select, the more costly the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The purpose of the trade mark classification system is to enable businesses with the same or similar trade mark operating in different markets to coexist without infringing on one another\u2019s trade marks.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Class 37<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Class 37 is a service-related class covering construction, repair, maintenance, installation, mining and drilling services. Due to this, contractors primarily use it for services related to the construction of buildings. Those wanting to restore objects to their original condition may also use the class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some examples of services within Class 37 include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Construction<\/td>\u2022 Bricklaying
\u2022 Factory construction
\u2022 Plumbing
\u2022 Plastering
\u2022 Wallpapering
\u2022 Road paving
\u2022 Scaffolding<\/td><\/tr>
Repair and maintenance <\/td>\u2022 Air conditioning repair
\u2022 Clock repair
\u2022 Furniture maintenance and restoration
\u2022 Shoe repair<\/td><\/tr>
Installation<\/td>\u2022 Air conditioning installation
\u2022 Office machinery installation<\/td><\/tr>
Rental of construction and demolition equipment<\/td>\u2022 Bulldozer rental
\u2022 Rental of road sweeping machinery
\u2022 Washing machine rental
\u2022 Crane rental<\/td><\/tr>
Cleaning<\/td>\u2022 Car wash
\u2022 Cleaning of buildings (interior and exterior)
\u2022 Dry cleaningExtermination
\u2022 Vehicle cleaning
\u2022 Window cleaning<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Common Misconceptions About Trade Mark Class 37<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Trade mark class 37 is a broad class that covers an array of services relating to construction and repair services. However, several commonly confused services<\/a> should not be categorised as belonging to trade mark class 37. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n