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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.

618,866live trademarks

Filing Activity

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

Class 9 is by far the largest trademark class in the United States — 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

#OwnerFilingsRegisteredFirst Reg.Latest Reg.
1LIGHT & WONDER, INC.948830Oct 12, 1982Nov 3, 2026
2ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.829738Jun 9, 1998Nov 3, 2026
3APPLE, INC.795717Nov 29, 1977Oct 27, 2026
4SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS, CO., LTD.792693Sep 7, 2004Oct 27, 2026
5AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.670510Sep 15, 1998Nov 3, 2026
6AGS, LLC629486Sep 12, 2006Nov 3, 2026
7EVERI GAMES INC. (F/K/A MULTIMEDIA GAMES, INC.)627578Jul 26, 1994Aug 11, 2026
8MICROSOFT CORPORATION608561Jul 6, 1982Sep 15, 2026
9Euro Games Technology Ltd.592505Feb 6, 2018Nov 3, 2026
10KING SHOW GAMES, INC.560400Nov 23, 1999Oct 27, 2026

Top Law Firms in Class 9

#FirmTotalRegisteredPendingDead
1Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C.7,2863,0734383,775
2Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP6,9302,7236553,552
3LZ Legal Services, LLC6,6362,0721,8222,742
4Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP6,6283,5495642,515
5Greenberg Traurig, LLP6,5362,4326383,466
6LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C.6,2941,5624204,312
7Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, P.C.5,9113,5885131,810
8BARNES & THORNBURG LLP5,6072,3526002,655
9Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP5,5861,6605383,388
10PERKINS COIE LLP4,8991,2664493,184

Recent Registrations

MarkOwnerRegisteredGoods & Services
SN 99441991
SubC Control LimitedNov 3, 2026Class 009: Underwater cameras; Electronic remote camera control units for receiving and displaying images or videos from cameras and for controlling camera operation; Devices for sending and receiving underwater audio and video data, namely, underwater cameras and memory for display and storage of captured underwater images or video; Underwater lights for use with video cameras; Underwater batteries; battery packs; Underwater photographic flash units; Underwater laser measuring systems; Laser scanners for industrial inspection; Downloadable computer software for video, audio and data logging, video overlay or annotation, processing underwater images, remotely controlling lighting and laser devices, streaming video, audio and data in the fields of ocean exploration, offshore wind, oil and gas, marine research, environmental surveys and defense.; Class 011: LED underwater lights; Class 037: Installation, maintenance and repair of underwater imaging system and equipment; Class 038: Electronic transmission and streaming of digital media content for others via global and local computer networks; Class 040: Custom manufacture of underwater imaging systems and equipment; Class 042: Marine engineering; Computer software development; Design of electric circuit boards; Electronic data storage; Processing of video data, namely, interpreting video content and identifying segments that contain predefined key events; Machine vision technology research; Mechanical engineering of housing cases or enclosures
CONTOUR
CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLCNov 3, 2026Class 009: Optical fiber cable
RIGHT PLACE, AT THE RIGHT TIME
Manuel ParodiNov 3, 2026Class 009: Downloadable mobile applications for parking and community navigation, discovering location-based events and points of interest, and displaying in-app advertising; Downloadable computer software for vehicle console systems providing local recommendations for venues, activities, and transit routes.
GUIMEET
Shenzhen Gelaimao Technology Co., Ltd.Nov 3, 2026Class 009: Borescopes; Photographic cameras; Humanoid robots with artificial intelligence for use in scientific research; Cameras; USB cables; Camera mounts and supports; Transmitter and receiver used to locate lost pets; Webcams; Digital projectors; Smart rings; Smartglasses; Battery chargers; Telecommunications equipment, namely, fiber-optic transceivers, fiber optic repeaters, converters and optimizers, wave division multiplexers, free-space optics transmission systems, switches including Ethernet switches and routers, fiber-to-the-home and ethernet-over-VDSL access aggregators, terminators and repeaters, and remote presence management products, namely, switches, and console, alarm, sensor and power management devices; Rechargeable batteries; Smartwatches; Lenses for cellular phone cameras; Cases adapted for mobile phones; Self-timers; Semiconductor chip sets; Data cables
MUGLER
L'OREAL (SOCIETE ANONYME)Nov 3, 2026Class 003: Personal cleaning and fragrancing preparations for the face and body; essential oils, and aromatic extracts in the nature of extracts of flowers being perfumes and herbal extracts for cosmetic purposes; tailors' and cobblers' wax; non-medicated toiletry preparations; Class 004: Illuminants in the nature of candles and scented candles; Class 009: Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices, namely, cameras, audiovisual receivers, film and sound recording apparatus, video projectors; optical devices, enhancers and correctors, namely, optical reflectors, optical lenses, optical position sensors, optical glasses; recorded content, namely, compact discs, cassette tapes featuring music, audiobooks in the field of fashion, animated TV shows; recorded content, namely, downloadable music files, downloadable digital image files of clothing; Class 014: Gemstones, pearls and precious metals, and imitations of pearls and gemstones; jewelry; jewelry boxes and presentation boxes for watches; key rings and key chains, and charms therefor; time instruments, namely, clocks and watches; chronometric instruments; ornaments in the nature of jewelry, made of or coated with precious or semi-precious metals or stones, or imitations thereof; Class 016: Printed matter, namely, a series of printed books, printed magazines, printed articles, printed handouts and printed worksheets in the field of fashion; stationery; works of art and figurines of paper and cardboard; Class 018: Apparel for animals; Class 020: Furniture; furnishings in the nature of decorative mirrors, plant stands, bookcases, seating furniture; statues, figurines, works of art and ornaments and decorative boxes, decorative centerpieces, decorative crosses other than jewelry, decorative spheres, made of wood, wax, plaster or plastic; Class 023: Yarns and threads; Class 024: Fabrics, namely, fabrics for textile use, cotton fabric, cashmere fabric, fireproof upholstery fabrics; textile goods and substitutes for textile goods, namely, textile table cloths, textile banners, textile towels, textile flags, bed blankets; Class 025: Clothing, namely, shirts, pants, jackets, scarves, dresses, tops as clothing, bottoms as clothing; footwear; headwear; parts of clothing, footwear and headwear, namely, underarm gussets, ready-made linings, viscous gel polymer sold as a component of footwear for non-orthopedic purposes; Class 026: Accessories for apparel, sewing articles and decorative textile articles, namely, buttons, textile ribbons; charms, namely, purse charms, charms for shoes, charms for pet collars, charms for mobile phones; hair ornaments in the nature of combs, hair wraps, barrettes; hair rollers, namely, electric hair rollers, non-electric hair rollers, foam hair rollers; hair fastening articles in the nature of hair clips, hair bands, hair barrettes, hair nets; false hair; Class 028: Toys, games, and playthings, namely, action figures, dolls, plush toys, board games; Class 042: Fashion design services; Class 043: Provision of food and drink; providing temporary accommodation; Class 044: Aesthetic human hygiene and beauty care services
WHAT RESONATES?
Andrea KennedyNov 3, 2026Class 009: Downloadable podcasts in the field of interviews and discussions about reiki, energy healing modalities, alternative and complementary approaches to stress management, human consciousness, spiritual wellness, energy balancing, and consciousness exploration; Downloadable video recordings featuring interviews and discussions about reiki, energy healing modalities, alternative and complementary approaches to stress management, human consciousness, spiritual wellness, energy balancing, and consciousness exploration; Downloadable audio recordings featuring interviews and discussions about reiki, energy healing modalities, alternative and complementary approaches to stress management, human consciousness, spiritual wellness, energy balancing, and consciousness exploration; Class 041: Entertainment services, namely, providing podcasts in the field of interviews and discussions about reiki, energy healing modalities, alternative and complementary approaches to stress management, human consciousness, spiritual wellness, energy balancing, and consciousness exploration; Entertainment services, namely, providing video podcasts in the field of interviews and discussions about reiki, energy healing modalities, alternative and complementary approaches to stress management, human consciousness, spiritual wellness, energy balancing, and consciousness exploration; Providing online non-downloadable videos in the field of interviews and discussions about reiki, energy healing modalities, alternative and complementary approaches to stress management, human consciousness, spiritual wellness, energy balancing, and consciousness exploration; Providing a website featuring non-downloadable audio recordings in the field of interviews and discussions about reiki, energy healing modalities, alternative and complementary approaches to stress management, human consciousness, spiritual wellness, energy balancing, and consciousness exploration
ARCHITECT
Architect Financial Technologies Inc.Nov 3, 2026Class 009: Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for brokerage and trading of investments, digital assets, cryptocurrency, securities, stocks, bonds, capital investments, commodities and equities; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for providing information in the field of finance, securities trading, investments, securities brokerage, digital assets, and cryptocurrency; Downloadable software for brokerage and trading of investments, digital assets, cryptocurrency, securities, stocks, bonds, capital investments, commodities and equities; downloadable software for providing information in the field of finance, securities trading, investments, securities brokerage, digital assets, and cryptocurrency; Class 036: Financial reconciliation and trading account history services, all in the nature of reconciling financial transactions via a global computer network; Financial securities and commodity trading services for others; financial services, namely, brokerage and trading services for securities, digital assets in the nature of cryptocurrency, stablecoins, tokenized assets, central bank digital currencies, stocks, bonds, capital investments, commodities and equities; financial investment brokerage services; providing information in the fields of investment and finance over computer networks and global communication networks; financial information provided by electronic means in the field of finance, digital assets, cryptocurrency, securities trading, investments, securities brokerage; electronic financial trading services; electronic financial trading services for others via a global computer network; providing financial information in the fields of real time financial market data, securities, stocks, bonds, capital investments, and equities; digital asset in the nature of cryptocurrency, stablecoins, tokenized assets, central bank digital currencies trading services; Class 041: Providing a website featuring non-downloadable publications in the nature of articles in the field of financial news and information; providing a website featuring non-downloadable videos in the field of financial news and information; online journals, namely, blogs in the field of financial news and information; Class 042: Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer software via an online platform for providing information in the field of finance, digital assets, cryptocurrency, securities trading, investments, securities brokerage; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer software via an online platform for brokerage and trading of investments, digital assets, cryptocurrency, securities, stocks, bonds, capital investments, and equities; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of computer software problems in the financial services industry
ZÈYA
ZEYA GLOBAL INCNov 3, 2026Class 009: Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones, namely, software for facilitating peer-to-peer bartering and exchange of goods among users, matching users based on swipe selections, enabling in-app messaging between matched users, and creating and managing item listings for clothing, accessories, and home goods; Class 035: Administration of a customer loyalty program which provides points-based rewards, exclusive event access, and branded merchandise for users who list items, complete swaps, and host local community meetups on a peer-to-peer marketplace, for promoting participation in the platform and the goods and services of others
MHP SMART MAINTENANCE
PRIVATE JOINT-STOCK COMPANY «MHP»Nov 3, 2026Class 009: Downloadable business management computer software applications for accessing and maintenance of databases featuring structured internal business process information for business task tracking and business data analytic purposes; downloadable business management computer software platforms for accessing and maintenance of databases featuring structured internal business process information for business task tracking and business data analytic purposes; downloadable business management computer programs for accessing and maintenance of databases featuring structured internal business process information for business task tracking and business data analytic purposes; recorded business management computer programs for accessing and maintenance of databases featuring structured internal business process information for business task tracking and business data analytic purposes; computer operating programs, recorded; downloadable illustrated technical image files of graphs and pie charts in the field of business information; Class 035: Business enquiries; providing business information via a website; providing commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services; compilation of information into computer databases; computerized file management; business management consultancy services; marketing services; marketing in the framework of software publishing; marketing research services; updating and maintenance of data in computer databases; organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes; organization of fashion shows for promotional purposes; organization of trade fairs; advisory services for business management; business efficiency expert services; business consultancy services for digital transformation; data processing services; office functions in the nature of searching for data in computer files for others; advertising and advertisement services; development of marketing concepts; systemization of information into computer databases; sales promotion for others; professional business consultancy; Class 038: Providing access to databases; providing user access to global computer networks; providing online virtual reality-based forums for work collaboration; providing online forums; providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network; transmission of electronic mail; computer aided transmission of messages and images; transmission of digital files; electronic message sending; streaming of data; Class 042: Computer system analysis; recovery of computer data; off-site data backup; electronic data storage; providing virtual computer systems through cloud computing; providing information relating to computer technology and programming via a website; providing on-line non-downloadable business management computer software for accessing and maintenance of databases featuring structured internal business process information for business task tracking and business data analytic purposes; installation of computer software; computer programming; conversion of data or documents from physical to electronic media; conversion of computer programs and data, other than physical conversion; computer technology consultancy; telecommunications technology consultancy; computer software consulting; consultancy in the design and development of computer hardware; website design consultancy; monitoring of computer systems to detect breakdowns; monitoring of computer system operation by remote access; engineering surveying; maintenance of computer software; updating of computer software; platform as a service (PAAS) featuring business management computer software platforms for accessing and maintenance of databases featuring structured internal business process information for business task tracking and business data analytic purposes; computer programming services for data processing; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of computer software problems; software engineering services for data processing; technological consultancy services for digital transformation; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring business management software for accessing and maintenance of databases featuring structured internal business process information for business task tracking and business data analytic purposes; computer software design; rental of business management computer software for accessing and maintenance of databases featuring structured internal business process information for business task tracking and business data analytic purposes; development of computer platforms; software development in the framework of software publishing; creating and maintaining websites for others; creating and designing website-based indexes of information for others using information technology; server hosting
BLOOMSENSE
SIXPINES PRODUCTS INC.Nov 3, 2026Class 009: Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones, namely, software for data logging and tracking

Related Classes

42Software, IT Services & Scientific Research
38Telecommunications
35Advertising, Business Services & Retail

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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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