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Trademark Class 9: Electronics, Software & Scientific Equipment

Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; recorded and downloadable media, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating devices; computers and computer peripheral devices; diving suits, divers' masks, ear plugs for divers, nose clips for divers and swimmers, gloves for divers, breathing apparatus for underwater swimming; fire-extinguishing apparatus.

595,622live trademarks

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Trademark applications and registrations in Class 9 over the past 15 years.

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Class 9 is by far the largest trademark class in the United States, with over 593,100 live marks — more than any other class by a substantial margin. It covers an extraordinarily broad range of goods: scientific, navigational, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving, and teaching apparatus; electrical distribution and control apparatus; apparatus for recording, transmitting, reproducing, or processing sound, images, or data; recorded and downloadable media; computer software; and blank recording media. The class's dominance reflects the central role of technology and software in modern commerce.

The class's top filers — Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, Greenberg Traurig, and LegalForce RAPC — represent a mix of elite IP boutiques handling major technology portfolios and high-volume filing services serving the wave of software and app-based startups. Every major technology company maintains extensive Class 9 portfolios, and the class attracts filings from virtually every industry sector as companies develop branded software and digital products.

The most significant classification boundary for Class 9 is with Class 42. Downloadable software — applications sold or distributed as goods — belongs in Class 9. Software provided as a service (SaaS, cloud-based platforms, web applications accessed via browser) belongs in Class 42. Most software companies file in both classes, and examining attorneys scrutinize the identification of goods closely to ensure proper classification. Other common boundaries include Class 11 (electronic apparatus that heats, cools, or lights belongs in Class 11, not Class 9), Class 28 (physical game apparatus is Class 28, game software is Class 9), and Class 10 (general-purpose fitness trackers are Class 9, FDA-cleared medical monitoring devices are Class 10).

Technology companies typically anchor their portfolios in Classes 9, 35, 38, and 42, covering software products, online retail and advertising services, telecommunications, and SaaS offerings. Consumer electronics brands add Class 11 for smart home devices. For any company with a digital product, Class 9 is virtually mandatory as the starting point for trademark protection.

What's Included in Class 9

Class 9 includes mainly apparatus and instruments for scientific or research purposes, audiovisual and information technology equipment, as well as safety and life-saving equipment.

apparatus and instruments for scientific research in laboratories;
training apparatus and simulators, for example, resuscitation mannequins, simulators for the steering and control of vehicles;
apparatus and instruments for controlling and monitoring aircraft, watercraft and unmanned vehicles, for example, navigational instruments, transmitters, compasses for measuring, GPS apparatus, automatic steering apparatus for vehicles;
safety and security apparatus and instruments, for example, safety nets, signalling lights, traffic-light apparatus, fire engines, sound alarms, security tokens being encryption devices;
clothing that protects against serious or life-threatening injuries, for example, clothing for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire, bullet-proof clothing, protective helmets, head guards for sports, mouth guards for sports, protective suits for aviators, knee-pads for workers;

joysticks being parts of machines, other than for game machines (Cl. 7), vehicle joysticks (Cl. 12), joysticks for video games, controllers for toys and game consoles (Cl. 28);
coin-operated apparatus that are classified in various classes according to their function or purpose, for example, coin-operated washing machines (Cl. 7), coin-operated billiard tables (Cl. 28);
industrial robots (Cl. 7), surgical robots (Cl. 10), toy robots (Cl. 28);
pulse meters, heart rate monitoring apparatus, body composition monitors (Cl. 10);
laboratory lamps, laboratory burners (Cl. 11);

📱 Mobile phone apps and computer software

💾 USB flash drives and memory cards

⌚ Smart watches and fitness trackers

🧯 Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors

🔬 Laboratory instruments and microscopes

🧭 GPS navigation devices

📥 Downloadable electronic publications

🥽 Protective helmets and safety goggles

Top Filers in Class 9

#	Owner	Filings	Registered	First Reg.	Latest Reg.
1	LIGHT & WONDER, INC.	955	798	Oct 12, 1982	Apr 14, 2026
2	ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.	819	698	Jun 9, 1998	Apr 14, 2026
3	SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS, CO., LTD.	811	721	Nov 22, 2005	Apr 14, 2026
4	APPLE, INC.	792	693	Nov 29, 1977	Apr 28, 2026
5	AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.	657	465	Sep 15, 1998	Apr 14, 2026
6	EVERI GAMES INC. (F/K/A MULTIMEDIA GAMES, INC.)	637	572	Jul 26, 1994	Mar 17, 2026
7	MICROSOFT CORPORATION	614	537	Jul 6, 1982	Apr 7, 2026
8	AGS, LLC	596	440	Sep 12, 2006	Mar 24, 2026
9	Euro Games Technology Ltd.	567	470	Feb 6, 2018	Apr 14, 2026
10	IGT	564	549	Apr 27, 1982	Dec 23, 2025

Top Law Firms in Class 9

#	Firm	Total	Registered	Pending	Dead
1	Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C.	7,611	3,049	454	4,108
2	Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP	6,807	2,651	580	3,576
3	Greenberg Traurig, LLP	6,256	2,303	596	3,357
4	Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP	6,088	3,366	557	2,165
5	LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C.	6,080	1,509	456	4,115
6	Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP	5,621	1,697	601	3,323
7	Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, P.C.	5,419	3,301	528	1,590
8	LZ Legal Services, LLC	5,409	1,638	1,436	2,335
9	BARNES & THORNBURG LLP	5,254	2,121	592	2,541
10	K&L Gates LLP	4,748	1,253	191	3,304

Recent Registrations

Mark	Owner	Registered	Goods & Services
GAY MOMS CLUB	GAY MOMS CLUB LLC	Apr 21, 2026	Class 009: Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones, namely, software for social networking; Class 042: Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for social networking; Providing on-line non-downloadable software for social networking
WATCHSHELL	Hartist and Company, Inc.	Apr 21, 2026	protective films adapted for watches; protective films adapted for wristwatches
CLASS VIEW	KAMI BUYER, LLC	Apr 21, 2026	Downloadable computer software for word processing; downloadable computer software for sharing files for use in facilitating the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter; downloadable education software for customization, management, administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, automation, delivery, sharing and analytics for facilitating the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; downloadable education software for uploading, downloading, sharing, viewing, monitoring, commenting, grading and reviewing documents for facilitating the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; downloadable computer software for word processing, namely, generating customizable educational course syllabi; downloadable education computer software for assessing for group and individual learning progress being sending and receiving messages, accessing, reviewing and editing educational content, communicating between students, teachers, instructors and trainers, completing and submitting courses, assignments, quizzes, tests and other assessments, providing and reviewing feedback, all for facilitating the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; downloadable computer software that connects to and integrates third party communication and document management systems and software for use in facilitating the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; downloadable computer software for course design, online discussions, exam preparation, reviewing educational content, providing feedback, teaching, grading, coaching, collaborating that allows teachers and students to interact and share information virtually and through video, text, and audio, all for facilitating the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; downloadable computer application and cloud-computing software for uploading, downloading, displaying, commenting, grading and reviewing documents for use in facilitating the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; downloadable augmented reality software for accessing educational lessons and instructions for use in facilitating the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; downloadable virtual reality training simulation software in the field of education for use in facilitating the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; downloadable electronic game software for use in facilitating the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; downloadable computer software for transmitting emails to students for use in facilitating the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; computer hardware with downloadable embedded operating software for use in facilitating the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; downloadable communication software for use in providing and receiving feedback on documents, for facilitating the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; downloadable compiler software for use in facilitating the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; computer software platforms, recorded and downloadable, for database management for use in facilitating the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; computer game software, downloadable, for use in facilitating the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; downloadable virtual reality software for teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; downloadable database management software for use in facilitating the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; downloadable desktop publishing software; downloadable video game software; downloadable computer software for document management for use in facilitating the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; downloadable computer software for sharing multimedia content to facilitate the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; downloadable cloud computing software for uploading and downloading documents and comments for use in facilitating the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; downloadable interactive game software for playing computer games; downloadable computer software for instant messaging and transmitting e-mails for use in facilitating the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; downloadable computer software for creating and converting portable document format (PDF) files for use in facilitating the teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; downloadable computer software for converting document images into electronic formats; downloadable computer software for creating searchable databases; downloadable computer software for data and document capture, transmission, storage and indexing of educational learning material and educational records; downloadable computer software for database management; downloadable computer software for organizing and viewing digital images and photographs; downloadable computer software for processing digital images, graphics and text; downloadable computer software for project management; downloadable software for word processing; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, journals, texts, magazines, pamphlets, articles, and manuals in the field of school curriculum-based subject matter; downloadable audio and video recordings featuring instructional material in the field school curriculum-based subject matter; Design of computer hardware and software; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for customizing, managing, administering, documenting, tracking, reporting, automating delivery, sharing and analysis of lesson plans and educational records to facilitate teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for generating customizable educational course syllabi to facilitate teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to the students; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for recording group and individual learning progress in facilitating teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for assessing group and individual learning progress, namely, transmitting messages, accessing, reviewing and editing educational content, facilitating communication between students, teachers, instructors and trainers, finalizing and enabling submission of courses, assignments, quizzes, tests and other assessments, providing access to and review of feedback to facilitate teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software that connects to and integrates third party communication and document management systems and education software to facilitate teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in course design, facilitating online discussions, accessing exam preparation, review of educational content, enabling feedback, teaching, grading, coaching, collaborating that allows teachers and students to interact and share information virtually and through video, text, and audio to facilitate teaching of school curriculum-based subject matter to students; design of computer game software; design of computer database software; research and development consultancy services relating to computer software; research and development of computer software; design, development, installation and maintenance of computer software; advisory and consultancy services relating to computer software development; computer software installation and maintenance; application service provider (ASP), namely hosting computer software applications of others; providing information in the field of computer software development; the provision of the aforesaid services online via a website, the internet or other computer networks and/or accessible by mobile phone and other internet-enabled devices
DIABETES, OBESITY, AND CARDIOMETABOLIC CARE	AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION	Apr 21, 2026	Class 009: Downloadable journals in the field of the interconnection between diabetes, obesity, and cardiometabolic disease; Downloadable journals in the field of diabetes, obesity, and cardiometabolic disease
FINANCIAL SOCCER	VISA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION	Apr 21, 2026	Class 009: Downloadable video game software; Downloadable electronic game programs and applications; Class 041: Providing online video games through a global computer network; Entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable video games.; Class 042: Providing temporary use of non-downloadable video game programs
10468	Avedis Audio Electronics, Inc.	Apr 21, 2026	Class 009: Transformers
CYBER RISK INSTITUTE	Cyber Risk Institute	Apr 21, 2026	Educational services, namely, providing online non-downloadable webinars in the field of cybersecurity; Downloadable electronic publications, namely, guides, guidebooks, factsheets, and questionnaires in the field of cybersecurity; downloadable publications in the nature of a framework for assessment and compliance with cybersecurity requirements for the financial industry; Association services, namely, promoting the interests of financial institutions and trade associations in the field of cybersecurity; promoting public awareness of the need to protect the global economy by enhancing cybersecurity and resiliency through standardization of such assessments in the financial industry; promoting public awareness of the need for assessment and compliance with cybersecurity requirements in the financial industry; promoting the interests of the financial services and cybersecurity industries in the field of politics, legislation and regulation
SMOOTH FLOW	Types of Graffiti, LLC	Apr 21, 2026	Printing fonts that can be downloaded provided by means of electronic transmission; Typeface fonts recorded on magnetic media
VERIFIED PLAYLIST DIRECTORY	Dreamlist, LLC	Apr 21, 2026	Multimedia publishing of books, magazines, journals, software, games, music, and electronic publications; Providing information in the field of music and entertainment via a website; Digital music downloadable from the Internet; Downloadable computer software and firmware for downloading, organizing, and authenticating music files; Downloadable computer software for creating and editing music and sounds; Downloadable computer software for processing digital music files; Downloadable computer programs for processing digital music files; Transmission services via the Internet, featuring MP3 files and music videos; Mobile media services in the nature of electronic transmission of entertainment media content; Providing on-line chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among users in the field of music entertainment; Providing on-line chat rooms for transmission of messages among computer users concerning music entertainment; Transmission and delivery of music via internet and downloadable applications; Promotional services, namely, providing a website featuring the online portfolio of artists to showcase their talent; On-line retail store services featuring hats, clothing, trinkets in the nature of keychains, mugs, cellphone covers; Online retail store services for downloadable digital music; Operating on-line marketplaces featuring downloadable files containing music, audio and audio visual works, and related merchandise in the nature of clothing; Providing space at a web site for the advertisement of the goods and services of others; File sharing services, namely, providing a website featuring technology enabling users to upload and download electronic files; Computer services, namely, uploading music to the Internet for others; Providing a website allowing users to download music and music videos; Providing a website allowing users to upload and download music; Providing a website featuring technology that enables users to upload and share music, create playlists, and retrieve digital music and video
BODYCOMP	IMPEDIMED LIMITED	Apr 21, 2026	Downloadable computer and mobile application software for bioimpedance analysis, namely, fluid, tissue, metabolic, muscle, and fat analysis for medical purposes; software as a medical device (SaMD), downloadable, for analyzing data related to fluids, tissues, the metabolism, muscles, and fat; Providing medical information in the field of human body composition, in particular measuring human body mass and composition; providing an online website portal featuring medical information in the field of bioimpedance; medical analysis services for diagnostic and treatment purposes provided by medical laboratories; (Based on 44(e) and Intent to Use) Multifrequency bioimpedance analysers being fluid, tissue, metabolic, muscle, and fat analyzers for medical purposes; (Based on Intent to Use) medical devices to measure presence and density of fluids, tissue, muscle, fat, body cells or other body parts in humans; medical devices to gather biometric data from humans; medical monitors used to measure biometric data for monitoring weight, total body water, extracellular fluid, intracellular fluid, Hy-Dex, skeletal muscle mass, fat mass, protein, minerals, body mass index, phase angle and basal metabolic rate for medical use; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for bioimpedance analysis, namely, fluid, tissue, metabolic, muscle, and fat analysis for medical purposes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can software be registered in both Class 9 and Class 42?

Yes. Downloadable software products (apps, programs sold as goods) belong in Class 9. Software provided as a service (SaaS, cloud-based platforms) belongs in Class 42. Many software companies file in both classes to protect the product and the service.

Are headphones and speakers in Class 9?

Yes. Audio equipment including headphones, speakers, microphones, and amplifiers are classified in Class 9 as apparatus for recording, transmitting, or reproducing sound.

What is the difference between Class 9 and Class 11?

Class 9 covers electronic and scientific apparatus (computers, cameras, measuring instruments). Class 11 covers electrical installations for lighting, heating, cooling, and cooking (lamps, air conditioners, ovens). The function determines the class.

Are video games in Class 9 or Class 28?

Video game software (downloadable games, game apps) belongs in Class 9. Video game hardware and physical game apparatus (consoles, controllers, board games) belong in Class 28.

Are NFTs and digital collectibles in Class 9?

Yes. NFTs (non-fungible tokens) as downloadable digital files authenticated by blockchain are classified in Class 9. The online marketplace services for trading NFTs belong in Class 35, and the blockchain technology platform itself may be Class 42 (SaaS).

Where do smart home devices belong?

Smart home hubs, security cameras, smart doorbells, and home automation controllers belong in Class 9 as electronic apparatus. However, smart thermostats and smart lighting belong in Class 11 because their primary function is heating/cooling or lighting, even though they contain electronics.

Are phone cases and screen protectors in Class 9?

Yes. Protective cases, covers, and screen protectors for electronic devices are classified in Class 9 as accessories for electronic apparatus. This is a common filing category for consumer electronics accessory brands.

Does Class 9 cover AI and machine learning software?

Yes. AI software, machine learning models distributed as downloadable products, and trained neural networks are classified in Class 9 as computer software. AI-powered services provided via the cloud belong in Class 42. Most AI companies file in both classes.

Are drones in Class 9 or Class 12?

Consumer and commercial camera drones are typically classified in Class 9 as electronic apparatus. Drones designed primarily as vehicles for transporting goods or people may belong in Class 12. Military drones could fall under Class 13 if they are weapons platforms.

What is the biggest mistake startups make with Class 9?

The biggest mistake is filing only in Class 9 for a SaaS product. If your software is accessed through a browser or cloud platform rather than downloaded and installed, it belongs in Class 42, not Class 9. Filing in the wrong class can leave your core product unprotected. Most software companies need both classes.

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