All About Trademark Class 7

All About Trademark Class 7

Trademark Class 7 is a category used by organizations like the USPTO and WIPO to classify trademarks for machinery, machine tools, and related mechanical and electrical appliances. It covers a diverse range of products, from industrial machines to household tools, and registering a trademark in this class is crucial for protecting a business’ brand identity within this sector. Properly classifying a trademark is essential to avoid legal complications and ensure exclusive rights for the specified goods. Additionally, businesses looking for international trademark protection must consider similar classes in other regions, and conducting a thorough trademark search is advisable before applying for registration in Class 7 to ensure uniqueness and avoid conflicts with existing marks.

Important goods included in Trademark Class 7

The class 7 of trademarks is globally well-known for being related to the machine tools, equipment, and diverse machines used in various industries. In general, the class 7 equipment and machines are the following:

• Parts of motors and engines of all kinds, for example, starters, mufflers, and cylinders for motors and engines of any kind.
• Electric cleaning and polishing apparatus, for instance, electric shoe polishers, electric machines and apparatus for carpet shampooing, and vacuum cleaners.
• 3D Printers
• Industrial robots
• Certain special vehicles, not for transportation purposes, for example, road sweeping machines, road making machines, bulldozers, snow ploughs, as well as rubber tracks as parts of those vehicle crawlers.

Goods not included in Trademark Class 7

Trademark Class 7, which is designated for machines and machine tools, does not include certain goods and services. It is essential to understand these exclusions to accurately classify your products and ensure that they are properly protected within the appropriate trademark class.

• Hand tools & implements, hand-operated: These tools have been included in class 8.
• Humanoid robots with artificial intelligence, laboratory robots, teaching robots, and security surveillance robots: These robots have been classified under Trademark Class 9.
• Surgical robots: Surgical robots are covered under class 10.
• Robotic cars: It has been included in class 12.
• Robotic drums: It has been classified under class 15 of Trademark.
• Toy robots: It has been covered with class 28.
• Motors & engines for land vehicles: Basically, the category of land vehicles is class 12. So, these have been included in class 12
• Treads for vehicles and also tyres for all kinds of vehicle wheels: These have been classified under class 12.
• Automated teller machines: Some special machines like automated teller machines are covered in Class 9.
• Respirators: Respirators for artificial respiration have been included in trademark class 10.
• Refrigerating apparatus and machines: These have been classified under the trademark class 11.

List of popular Trademark Class 7 examples

• Caterpillar: Known for construction and mining equipment.
• John Deere: Famous for agricultural machinery.
• Komatsu: Manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.
• Bosch: A prominent brand for power tools and appliances.
• Siemens: Known for various electrical and mechanical products, including industrial machinery and equipment.
• Dremel: Recognized for rotary tools and accessories.
• Haas Automation: A leader in CNC machine tools.
• Husqvarna: Known for outdoor power equipment, including chainsaws and lawnmowers.
• Makita: A well-respected brand in the power tool industry.
• DeWalt: Famous for its line of professional power tools.

List of goods classified under Trademark Class 7

• 3D printers
• 3D bioprinters
• 3D printing pens

A

• Acetylene cleaning apparatus
• Adhesive bands for pulleys
• Aerating pumps for aquaria
• Apparatus for aerating beverages
• Apparatus for aerating water
• Apparatus for drawing up beer under pressure
• Aerocondensers
• Aeronautical engines
• Aeroplane engines
• Agitators
• Agricultural machines
• Agricultural elevators
• Agricultural implements other than hand-operated
• Air condensers
• Air cushion devices for moving loads
• Air pumps [garage installations]
• Air suction machines
• Air-brushes for applying color
• Alternators
• Anti-friction bearings for machines /anti-friction pads for machines
• Anti-pollution devices for motors and engines
• Aprons [parts of machines] /carriage aprons
• Automatic grapnels for marine purposes
• Automatic tool changers for industrial robots
• Axles for machines

B

• Ball rings for bearings
• Ball-bearings
• Basket presses
• Bearing brackets for machines
• Bearings [parts of machines]
• Bearings for transmission shafts
• Beaters, electric
• Beating machines
• Beer pumps
• Bellows [parts of machines]
• Belt conveyors
• Belts for conveyors
• Belts for machines
• Belts for motors and engines
• Bending machines
• Beverage preparation machines, electromechanical
• Bicycle dynamos
• Bicycle assembling machines
• Binding apparatus for hay /trussing apparatus for hay
• Bioreactors for use in manufacturing biopharmaceuticals
• Bitumen making machines
• Blade sharpening [stropping] machines / stropping machines
• Blade holders [parts of machines]
• Blades [parts of machines]
• Blenders, electric, for household purposes
• Blowing machines for the compression, exhaustion, and transport of gases
• Blowing machines for the compression, sucking and carrying of grain / blowing machines or fans for the compression, sucking and carrying of grain /fans for the compression, sucking and carrying of grain
• Blowing machines
• Bobbins for weaving looms /reels for weaving looms
• Boiler tubes [parts of machines]
• Bookbinding apparatus and machines for industrial purposes
• Bottle filling machines
• Bottle washing machines
• Bottle stoppering machines
• Bottle capping machines
• Bottle sealing machines
• Boxes for matrices [printing]
• Braiding machines
• Brake linings other than for vehicles
• Brake shoes other than for vehicles
• Brake segments other than for vehicles
• Brake pads other than for vehicles
• Bread cutting machines
• Brewing machines
• Brushes [parts of machines]
• Brushes, electrically operated [parts of machines]
• Bulldozers
• Butter machines

C

• Calenders/ mangles
• Camshafts for vehicle engines
• Capstans
• Carbon brushes [electricity]
• Carburetter feeders
• Carburetters
• Card clothing [parts of carding machines]
• Carding machines
• Cartridges for filtering machines
• Catalytic converters
• Central vacuum cleaning installations
• Centrifugal machines /centrifuges [machines]
• Centrifugal mills
• Centrifugal pumps
• Chaff cutter blades
• Chain saws
• Cheese slicers, electric
• Chisels for machines
• Chucks [parts of machines]
• Churns
• Cigarette machines for industrial purposes
• Cinder sifters [machines]
• Clack valves [parts of machines]
• Cleaning appliances utilizing steam
• Clippers [machines]
• Clutches, other than for land vehicles
• Coal-cutting machines
• Coffee grinders, other than hand-operated
• Compressed air engines
• Compressed air machines
• Compressed air pumps
• Compressed air guns for the extrusion of mastics
• Compressors [machines]
• Compressors for refrigerators
• Concrete mixers [machines]
• Condensing installations
• Connecting rods for machines, motors, and engines
• Control cables for machines, engines, or motors
• Control mechanisms for machines, engines, or motors
• Converters for steelworks
• Conveyors [machines]
• Cord making machines
• Couplings, other than for land vehicles
• Cowlings [parts of machines]/ guards [parts of machines] / hoods [parts of machines]
• Cranes [lifting and hoisting apparatus]
• Crank-shafts
• Crankcases for machines, motors, and engines
• Cranks [parts of machines]
• Cream/milk separators
• Crushers for kitchen use, electric
• Crushing machines
• Cultivators [machines]
• Current generators
• Curtain drawing devices, electrically operated
• Cutters [machines]
• Cutting machines
• Cutting blow pipes, gas-operated
• Cylinder heads for engines
• Cylinders for machines
• Cylinders for motors and engines

D

• Dairy machines
• Darning machines
• De-aerators for feedwater
• Degreasers [machines]
• Derricks
• Die-cutting and tapping machines/ nut-tapping machines
• Die-stamping machines
• Diggers [machines]
• Dishwashers
• Disintegrators
• Ditchers [ploughs]
• Dividing machines
• Door openers, hydraulic
• Door openers, pneumatic
• Door closers, electric
• Door openers, electric
• Door closers, hydraulic
• Door closers, pneumatic
• Drainage machines
• Drill chucks [parts of machines]
• Drilling heads [parts of machines]
• Drilling machines
• Drilling bits [parts of machines]
• Drilling rigs, floating or non-floating
• Driving motors, other than for land vehicles
• Drive chains, other than for land vehicles
• Drums [parts of machines]
• Dust exhausting installations for cleaning purposes
• Dust- removing installations for cleaning purposes
• Dyeing machines
• Dynamo brushes
• Dynamo belts
• Dynamos

E

• Earth moving machines
• Ejectors
• Electric arc-cutting apparatus
• Electric arc welding apparatus
• Electric hammers
• Electric hand drills
• Electric welding apparatus
• Electrical apparatus for sealing plastics (packaging)
• Electrical discharge machines (EDM)
• Electricity generators
• Electrodes for welding machines
• Electro-mechanical machines for Chemical industry
• Electroplating machines
• Elevating apparatus
• Elevator belts/ lift belts
• Elevator chains [parts of machines]
• Elevators [lifts]
• Embossing machines
• Emergency power generators
• Engine mounts, other than for land vehicles
• Engines for air cushion vehicles
• Engines for boats
• Engraving machines
• Excavators
• Exhaust manifold for engines
• Exhausts for motors and engines
• Expansion tanks [parts of machines]

F

• Fan belts for motors and engines
• Fans of motors and engines
• Feeders [parts of machines]
• Feeding apparatus for engine boilers
• Filling machines
• Filter presses
• Filtering machines
• Filters for cleaning cooling air, for engines
• Filters, being parts of machines or engines
• Finishing machines
• Fittings for engine boilers
• Fleshing machines
• Floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) units
• Flour mill machines
• Flues for engine boilers
• Fluid dispensing machines for industrial use
• Fodder presses
• Food preparation machines, electromechanical
• Food processors, electric
• Forge blowers
• Foundry machines
• Freewheels, other than for land vehicles
• Friezing machines
• Fruit presses, electric, for household purposes
• Fuel economizers for motors and engines
• Fuel conversion apparatus for internal combustion engines
• Fuel dispensing pumps for service stations

G

• Galvanizing machines
• Gas-operated blow torches
• Gear-boxes, other than for land vehicles
• Gears for weaving looms
• Gears, other than for land vehicles
• Glass-working machines
• Glaziers’ diamonds [parts of machines]
• Glow plugs for Diesel engines
• Glue guns, electric
• Grain elevators
• Grain husking machines/corn husking machines/corn and grain husking machines
• Grain separators
• Grating machines for vegetables
• Grease rings [parts of machines]
• Grease boxes [parts of machines]
• Grinding machines
• Grindstones [parts of machines]/ sharpening wheels [parts of machines]
• Guides for machines
• Guns [tools using explosive cartridges]

H

• Hammers [parts of machines]
• Hand-held tools, other than hand-operated
• Handling apparatus for loading and unloading
• Handling machines, automatic [manipulators]
• Hangers [parts of machines]
• Harrows
• Harvesting machines/mowing and reaping machines
• Haulage apparatus [mining]/ extractors for mines
• Heat exchangers [parts of machines]
• Hemming machines
• High-pressure washers
• Hoists
• Holding devices for machine tools
• Hoppers [mechanical discharging]
• Hosiery looms (machines)
• Household cleaning and laundry robots with artificial intelligence
• Housings [parts of machines]
• Hydraulic controls for machines, motors, and engines
• Hydraulic engines and motors
• Hydraulic turbines
• Hydrogen dispensing pumps for service stations

I

• Igniting devices for internal combustion engines
• Igniting magnetos
• Incubators for eggs
• Industrial inkjet printing machines
• Industrial robots
• Injectors for engines
• Inking apparatus for printing machines
• Ironing machines

J

• Jacks [machines]
• Jet engines, other than for land vehicles
• Joints [parts of engines]/ sealing joints [parts of engines]
• Journal boxes [parts of machines]
• Journals [parts of machines]
• Joysticks, being parts of machines, other than parts of game machines
• Juice extractors, electric

K

• Kick-starters for motorcycles
• Kitchen machines, electric
• Kitchen grinders, electric
• Kneading machines
• Knitting machines
• Knives, being parts of machines
• Knives, electric
• Knives for mowing machines

L

• Labellers [machines]
• Lace making machines
• Lasts for shoes [parts of machines] / shoe lasts [parts of machines]
• Lathes [machine tools]
• Laundry washing machines incorporating a dryer tumbler
• Lawnmowers [machines]
• Leather paring machines
• Leather-working machines
• Lifting apparatus
• Loading ramps
• Loom shafts
• Looms (machines)
• Lubricating pumps
• Lubricators [parts of machines]

M

• Machine fly-wheels
• Machine tools
• Machine wheels
• Machine wheelwork
• Machines and apparatus for carpet shampooing, electric
• Machines and apparatus for cleaning, electric
• Machines and apparatus for polishing, electric
• Machines and apparatus for wax polishing, electric
• Machines for generating gas by electrolysis
• Machines for processing plastics
• Machines for the application of sizing
• Machines for the mineralization of drinking water
• Machines for the production of sugar
• Machines for the textile industry
• Machining centers for metalworking
• Matrices for use in printing
• Meat choppers, electric/ meat mincers, electric
• Metalworking machines
• Mechanical vehicle stacking lifts
• Mechanized livestock feeders
• Milking machines
• Milling machines
• Mills [machines]
• Mills for household purposes, other than hand-operated
• Millstones
• Mine borers
• Mineworking machines
• Miso making machines
• Mixers [machines]
• Mixing machines
• Mortising machines/ paring machines
• Motorized cultivators
• Motors for boats
• Motors, other than for land vehicles/ engines, other than for land vehicles
• Motors, electric, other than for land vehicles
• Moulding machines/ molding machines
• Moulds [parts of machines]/ molds [parts of machines]
• Moving staircases [escalators]/ escalators
• Moving walkways/ sidewalks
• Mud catchers and collectors [machines]
• Mufflers for motors and engines/ silencers for motors and engines

N

• Nail extractors/ nail pullers, electric
• Needles for knitting machines
• Needles for sewing machines
• Needles for wool combing machines
• Net hauling machines [fishing]
• Notchers [machine tools]

O

• Oil refining machines
• Ore treating machines

P

• Packaging machines
• Packing machines
• Painting machines
• Paper feeders [printing]
• Papermaking machines
• Parquet wax-polishers, electric
• Passenger boarding bridges, electromechanical
• Passenger lift/ elevator operating apparatus
• Passenger lifts/ elevators
• Pasta-making machines, electric
• Pedal drives for sewing machines
• Peeling machines
• Pepper mills other than hand-operated
• Petrol pumps/ gas pumps for service stations
• Pigs for cleaning pipes
• Piston segments/ piston rings
• Pistons for cylinders
• Pistons for engines
• Pistons [parts of machines or engines]
• Planing machines
• Plough
• Ploughshares
• Pneumatic controls for machines, motors, and engines
• Pneumatic hammers
• Pneumatic jacks
• Pneumatic or hydraulic linear actuators, other than for land vehicles
• Pneumatic transporters
• Pneumatic tube conveyors
• Pneumatic waste oil drainers
• Portable laser engraving machines
• Portable ultrasonic device for laundry
• Potters’ wheels
• Power hammers
• Presses [machines for industrial purposes]
• Pressure reducers [parts of machines]
• Pressure regulators [parts of machines]
• Pressure valves [parts of machines]
• Printing cylinders
• Printing machines for use on sheet metal
• Printing plates
• Printing machines
• Printing presses
• Printing rollers for machines
• Propulsion mechanisms, other than for land vehicles
• Puddling machines
• Pulleys
• Pulleys [parts of machines]
• Pulverisers [machines]/ atomisers [machines]/ spraying machines
• Pump diaphragms
• Pumps [parts of machines, engines, or motors]
• Pumps [machines]
• Pumps for counter-current swimming
• Pumps for heating installations
• Punches for punching machines
• Punching machines

R

• Rack and pinion jacks
• Racket stringing machines
• Radiators [cooling] for motors and engines
• Rail-laying machines
• Railroad constructing machines
• Railway wagon lifts
• Rakes for raking machines
• Raking machines
• Rams [machines]
• Reapers
• Reapers and binders
• Reapers and threshers
• Reduction gears, other than for land vehicles
• Reeling apparatus, mechanical
• Reels, mechanical, for flexible hoses
• Reels [parts of machines]
• Regulators [parts of machines]
• Rinsing machines
• Riveting machines
• Road sweeping machines [self-propelled]
• Road-making machines/ road-building machines
• Robotic arms for preparing beverages
• Robotoc exoskeleton suits, other than for medical purposes
• Roller bridges
• Roller bearings
• Rolling mill cylinders
• Rolling mills
• Rotary printing presses
• Rotary steam presses, portable, for fabrics
• Rubber tracks. being parts of crawlers on agricultural machines
• Rubber tracks, being parts of crawlers on construction machines
• Rubber tracks, being parts of crawlers on loading-unloading machines & apparatus
• Rubber tracks, being parts of crawlers on mining machines
• Rubber tracks, being parts of crawlers on snow plough

S

• Sandblasting guns
• Sanitizing- machines
• Sausage making machines
• Saw benches [parts of machines]
• Saw blades [parts of machines]
• Saws [machines]
• Scale collectors for machine boilers
• Scissors, electric
• Sealing machines for industrial purposes
• Self-oiling bearings
• Self-regulating fuel pumps
• Semiconductor exposure apparatus for use in manufacture
• Sewage pulverizers/ sewage pulverisers
• Sewing machines
• Shaft couplings [machines]
• Sharpening machines
• Sheaf-binding machines
• Shearing machines for animals/ hair clipping machines for animals/ hair cutting machines for animals

• Shears, electric
• Shock absorber plungers [parts of machines]/ dashpot plungers [parts of machines]/ plunger pistons

• Shoe polishers, electric
• Shovels, mechanical
• Shredders [machines] for industrial use
• Shuttles [parts of machines]
• Sieves [machines or parts of machines]
• Sifting installations
• Sifting machines
• Size adjustment cutting machines for industrial purposes
• Ski edge sharpening tools, electric
• Slide rests [parts of machines]
• Sliders for knitting machines/carriages for knitting machines/slides for knitting machine
• Smoothing presses

• Snow ploughs
• Soldering apparatus, gas-operated / welding apparatus, gas-operated
• Soldering blow pipes, gas-operated
• Soldering irons, gas-operated
• Soldering apparatus, electric
• Soldering irons, electric
• Soldering lamps
• Sorting machines for industry
• Sowers [machines]
• Soy sauce-making machines
• Sparking plugs for internal combustion engines
• Speed governors for machines, engines, and motors
• Spin dryers [not heated]
• Spinning machines
• Spinning wheels
• Spinning frames
• Spray guns for paint
• Springs [parts of machines]
• Stalk separators [machines]
• Stamping machines
• Stands for machines
• Starter pinions
• Starters for motors and engines
• Stators [parts of machines]
• Steam condensers [parts of machines]
• Steam/oil separators
• Steam engines
• Steam traps
• Steam engine boilers
• Steamrollers/road rollers
• Stereotype machines
• Stitching machines
• Stone-working machines
• Straw [chaff] cutters/chaff cutters
• Stuffing boxes [parts of machines]
• Suction cups/ teat cups for milking machines
• Suction machines for industrial purposes
• Suction nozzles for vacuum cleaners
• Superchargers
• Swaging machines

T

• Tables for machines
• Tambours for embroidery machines
• Taps [parts of machines, engines, or motors]
• Tarring machines
• Tedding machines
• Thermic lances [machines]
• Threading machines
• Threshing machines
• Ticket vending machines
• Tilling machines for agricultural purposes
• Tilt hammers
• Tin openers, electric/ can openers, electric
• Tobacco processing machines
• Tools [parts of machines]
• Torque converters, other than for land vehicles
• Transmission shafts, other than for land vehicles
• Transmission chains, other than for land vehicles
• Transmission mechanisms, other than for land vehicles
• Transmissions for machines
• Trimming machines/apparatus for dressing/apparatus for machining
• Trueing machines
• Turbines, other than for land vehicles
• Turbochargers for motors
• Turbocompressors
• Turf removing ploughs
• Tympans [parts of printing presses]
• Type-setting machines [printing]
• Type-setting machines [photocomposition]
• Typecasting machines
• Typographic presses
• Typographic machines

U

• Universal joints [Cardan joints]

V

• Vacuum pumps [machines]
• Vacuum cleaner attachments for disseminating perfumes and disinfectants
• Vacuum cleaner hoses
• Vacuum cleaners
• Vacuum cleaner bags
• Valves [parts of machines]
• Vegetable peelers, electric
• Vegetable slicers/ shredders, electric
• Vegetable spiralizers, electric
• Vibrators [machines] for industrial use
• Vulcanization apparatus

W

• Washing apparatus
• Washing machines [laundry]
• Washing installations for vehicles/vehicle washing installations
• Waste compacting machines/trash compacting machines
• Waste/ garbage disposal units
• Water heaters, being parts of machines
• Water separators/drain cocks
• Weeding machines
• Welding machines, electric
• Whisks, electric, for household purposes
• Whitewashing machines/ color-washing machines
• Winches
• Wind turbines
• Window openers, electric
• Window closers, electric
• Window openers, hydraulic
• Window closers, hydraulic
• Window openers, pneumatic
• Window closers, pneumatic
• Wine presses
• Winnowers
• Woodworking machines
• Wrapping machines
• Wringing machines for laundry

Conclusion

Trademark Class 7 plays a pivotal role in the intellectual property landscape by categorizing trademarks related to machinery, machine tools, and various mechanical and electrical appliances. This classification system simplifies the registration process and helps protect the branding and identity of businesses involved in manufacturing or selling these goods. Key takeaways about Class 7 include its broad scope, which encompasses everything from industrial machinery to household tools, and the importance of accurate classification when applying for trademark registration. Moreover, businesses with global ambitions should consider international trademark protection and be aware of variations in classifications in different regions. Ultimately, Class 7 is a vital tool for safeguarding brand identities within the machinery and mechanical equipment sector.

At LegalPillers, we are here to navigate the complexities of trademark registration and classification effectively, ensuring that your brand is adequately safeguarded within this important class.

 

(FAQs) about Trademark Class 7:

 

What is Trademark Class 7?

• Trademark Class 7 is one of the 45 classes used for trademark classification, primarily covering machinery, machine tools, and mechanical and electrical appliances.

What types of products are included in Class 7?

• Class 7 includes goods like industrial machines, power tools, engines, generators, HVAC equipment, and more.

Are trademarks in Class 7 limited to industrial use only?

• No, Class 7 trademarks can cover both industrial and household machinery and tools.

Do I need to register my trademark in Class 7 if I sell tools online?

• If your business involves selling tools, registering your trademark in Class 7 can be beneficial for brand protection.

What is the process for registering a trademark in Class 7?

• The process typically involves filing an application with the appropriate trademark office, conducting a trademark search, and paying the required fees.

Can I register a trademark in multiple classes, including Class 7?

• Yes, you can register a trademark in multiple classes to cover a broader range of goods or services.

Can I trademark a slogan related to machinery in Class 7?

• Yes, slogans or taglines related to machinery or tools can be registered in Class

Is it necessary to hire an attorney for trademark registration in Class 7?

• While not mandatory, it is often recommended to consult with a trademark attorney for proper guidance through the registration process.

How long does a trademark registration in Class 7 last?

• Trademark registrations typically last ten years but can be renewed indefinitely.

What happens if someone else uses a similar trademark in Class 7?

• You may have legal grounds to challenge their use if it creates confusion with your registered mark.

Can I use my trademark internationally if it is registered in Class 7?

• A trademark registered in one country in Class 7 does not automatically provide international protection. You should consider international trademark registration through processes like the Madrid Protocol.

What is the cost of trademark registration in Class 7?

• Registration fees vary by jurisdiction and depend on factors like the number of classes and the application method.

Can a trademark in Class 7 be transferred to another entity?

• Yes, trademark rights can typically be assigned or licensed to another entity.

Can I apply for a trademark in Class 7 if I am not yet using it?

• In some jurisdictions, you can file an intent-to-use application, but actual use may be required for full registration.

Are there any common mistakes to avoid when registering a trademark in Class 7?

• Common mistakes include inadequate trademark searches, incorrect classification, and incomplete applications.

What is the difference between a trademark and a patent in Class 7?

• A trademark protects the brand name, logo, or slogan associated with the goods (e.g., a company’s name on a machine), while a patent protects the specific invention or technology within the machine.

What happens if I don’t renew my trademark in Class 7?

• If you don’t renew your trademark, you may lose the exclusive rights associated with it.

Can I register a trademark in Class 7 if my business is not based in the United States?

• Yes, businesses from other countries can also register trademarks in Class 7 in the United States.

How long does it take to get a trademark registered in Class 7?

• The duration varies by jurisdiction, but it can take several months to several years.

Is it possible to cancel or invalidate a trademark in Class 7?

• Yes, trademarks can be canceled or invalidated in certain circumstances, such as if they were improperly registered or if they have become generic.