Trademark class 10: medical devices
Class 10 covers surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus, orthopaedic and assistive devices, prosthetics, nursing articles and massage apparatus. Since the 13th edition of the Nice Classification (NCL 13-2026) it also covers spectacles, contact lenses and sunglasses.
Updated
- Class
- 10
- Type
- Goods
- Commonly confused with
- Classes 5, 9, 12, 20, 28
What class 10 covers
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; spectacles, contact lenses and sunglasses; orthopaedic articles; suture materials; therapeutic and assistive devices adapted for persons with disabilities; massage apparatus; apparatus, devices and articles for nursing infants; sexual activity apparatus, devices and articles.
Medical device and instrument makers, orthopaedic and prosthetic brands, eyewear and contact lens companies, and baby-feeding and assistive-product manufacturers.
Classes confused with class 10
- Class 5, pharmaceuticals: Dressings and sanitary articles. Plasters, bandages, gauze, diapers and tampons are class 5 preparations; the devices used to diagnose and treat are class 10.
- Class 9, software & electronics: General electronics. Fitness trackers and smart glasses are class 9; corrective spectacles, contact lenses and sunglasses moved to class 10 in the 13th edition of the Nice Classification (NCL 13-2026).
- Class 12, vehicles: Mobility vehicles. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters are class 12 vehicles; therapeutic and assistive devices worn or implanted are class 10.
- Class 20, furniture: Furniture. Massage tables, nursing pillows and general furniture are class 20; furniture made for medical purposes, like operating tables, is class 10.
- Class 28, games & toys: Novelty items. Novelty and costume spectacles are class 28; corrective spectacles and sunglasses are class 10.
Classes filed alongside class 10
- Class 5, pharmaceuticals: Preparations, dressings and supplements sold under the same brand.
- Class 44, medical & beauty care: Clinical, optical and care services around the devices.
- Class 42, technology & science: Health-tech platforms and device software services.
- Class 9, software & electronics: Monitoring apps and smart wearables.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, since the 13th edition of the Nice Classification (NCL 13-2026) took effect on 1 January 2026. Spectacles, contact lenses and sunglasses moved from class 9 to class 10. Smart glasses stay in class 9 because their main function is electronic.
Class 10 is the devices: instruments, implants, orthopaedic articles and now eyewear. Class 5 is the preparations: medicines, dressings, plasters and sanitary articles. A wound-care brand typically needs both.
No. Consumer fitness trackers and smartwatches are class 9. Class 10 covers devices for medical diagnosis and treatment, such as pulse meters for medical use and heart monitors.
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