Trademark class 6: common metals
Class 6 covers common metals and their alloys, metal building materials, transportable buildings of metal, non-electric metal cables, small metal hardware, metal containers and safes.
Updated
- Class
- 6
- Type
- Goods
- Commonly confused with
- Classes 1, 2, 9, 19, 20
What class 6 covers
Common metals and their alloys, ores; metal materials for building and construction; transportable buildings of metal; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; small items of metal hardware; metal containers for storage or transport; safes.
Metal producers and distributors, hardware and fastening brands, metal building-material suppliers, container makers and safe manufacturers.
Classes confused with class 6
- Class 1, chemicals: Metals as chemicals. Metals and ores used for their chemical properties, such as mercury and bauxite, are class 1; the commodity metals themselves are class 6.
- Class 2, paints & coatings: Decorative metals. Metals in foil and powder form for painting, decorating, printing and art are class 2; the same metals for further processing are class 6.
- Class 9, software & electronics: Electric cables. Electric cables and wires are class 9; non-electric cables and wires of common metal are class 6.
- Class 19, building materials: Non-metal building materials. Cement, timber, asphalt and rigid pipes not of metal are class 19; their metal equivalents are class 6.
- Class 20, furniture: Goods classified by function. Metal products take their class from their purpose: metal furniture is class 20, metal kitchen utensils are class 21 and metal hand tools are class 8.
Classes filed alongside class 6
- Class 19, building materials: Non-metal building materials in the same range.
- Class 37, construction & repair: Installation and construction services.
- Class 40, materials processing: Custom metalworking and fabrication.
- Class 17, rubber & plastics: Seals, gaskets and insulation sold alongside hardware.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Safes, strongboxes and metal security containers are class 6 goods. Electronic locks and alarm systems are class 9.
Both cover building materials; class 6 is the metal version and class 19 the non-metal version. Metal pipes, windows and roofing are class 6, while cement, timber and rigid plastic pipes are class 19.
Only small items of metal hardware whose class is not decided by function, such as bolts, screws, nails and window fasteners. A metal hammer is a hand tool in class 8 and a metal chair is furniture in class 20.
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