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September 11, 2025

Trademarks and Classification: What’s Changing in 2026

The early version of the 13th edition of the Nice Classification (NCL 13-2026) has been published by WIPO. It outlines the changes scheduled to take effect across the various classes of goods and services starting January 1, 2026. These changes should not be taken lightly: they could directly impact filing strategies as well as the protection of already registered trademarks. Established in 1957 under the Nice Agreement, the Nice Classification is an international classification of goods and services for the purposes of trademark registration. It is an essential tool for anyone registering or managing a trademark. In practical terms, this […]