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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.

593,151live trademarks

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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.

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

#OwnerFilings
1LIGHT & WONDER, INC.955
2ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.801
3SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS, CO., LTD.797
4APPLE, INC.765
5AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.652
6EVERI GAMES, INC.639
7MICROSOFT CORPORATION612
8AGS, LLC568
9IGT565
10Euro Games Technology Ltd.562

Top Law Firms in Class 9

#FirmTotal
1Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C.7,607
2Greenberg Traurig, LLP6,248
3LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C.6,076
4Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP5,710
5Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP5,606
6LZ Legal Services, LLC5,428
7Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, P.C.5,411
8BARNES & THORNBURG LLP5,249
9PERKINS COIE LLP4,739
10Fish & Richardson P.C.4,483

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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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