As a medical device company, PUYIZHICHAN recommends that when registering a trademark in China, you give top priority to Class 10 (core products) and supplement it with the following classes based on your business model:
Class 42: Technology R&D and software services
Class 35: Brand operation and channel management
Class 44: Medical service scenarios
Class 9, Class 12, Class 38, etc. – as needed
| Class | Applicable Scenarios | Typical Items |
|---|---|---|
| Class 10 | Medical device hardware and core components | Surgical/dental equipment, electronic diagnostic devices, implants, orthopedic articles, suture materials, medical laser/X-ray/physical therapy equipment, hearing aids, nebulizers, blood pressure monitors, endoscopes |
| Class 42 | Technology R&D and software services | Medical device R&D, quality control/technical research, medical software design and development (not embedded in devices), technical consulting |
| Class 35 | Brand operation and channel management | Advertising, import/export agency, online/offline retail, franchising business management, sales promotion for others |
| Class 44 | Medical service scenarios | Medical nursing, rehabilitation services, hygiene and beauty services (e.g., own clinics or rehabilitation centers) |
| Class | Applicable Scenarios | Typical Items |
|---|---|---|
| Class 9 | Supporting software/testing equipment | Medical data collection/processing software, medical apps, wearable monitoring devices (with medical functions), medical monitors |
| Class 12 | Medical transport equipment | Ambulances, medical stretchers, wheelchairs (if not covered by Class 10) |
| Class 38 | Telemedicine/data communication | Telemedicine services, online medical information transmission, data communication services |
| Class 36 | Medical investment/financing/insurance | Medical project investment, medical equipment financial leasing, medical insurance consulting |
| Class 40 | Processing services | Medical device processing, surface treatment, sterilization services |
Based on your business focus, PUYIZHICHAN recommends choosing classes according to the following principles:
Product attributes: Hardware devices and consumables directly used for diagnosis/treatment/rehabilitation → Register Class 10
Service content: Technology R&D, quality control, software design → Register Class 42
Business scenarios: Brand promotion, channel sales, franchising → Register Class 35
Service scenarios: Providing medical care, rehabilitation services → Register Class 44
Supporting products: Medical software, wearable devices → Register Class 9
1. Use the current Classification of Similar Goods and Services
Always file with standard item names; avoid non-standard or self-created descriptions.
2. Combined registration strategy
It is recommended to start with Class 10 + Class 42 as the core protection, then supplement with Class 35, Class 44, and other classes based on business expansion to prevent brand squatting.
3. Conduct a prior search
Perform a similarity search in the intended classes before filing to reduce the risk of rejection.
4. Note the 2026 edition of the Nice Classification
Class 10 now includes new items under “1011 – glasses and accessories”. If your products relate to this area, be sure to protect them accordingly.
