Paper Goods, Stationery & Office Supplies

Trademark Class 16 under the NICE Classification covers paper products, stationery items, printed materials, office supplies, educational materials, packaging materials, and art supplies.

If your business manufactures or sells notebooks, registers, files, envelopes, pens, diaries, books, packaging boxes, paper bags, labels, brochures, or art materials, then your trademark must be registered under Class 16.

This class is essential for stationery brands, printing companies, notebook manufacturers, art-supply brands, packaging companies, book publishers, and office supply manufacturers.

#🧾 Detailed List of Goods Covered Under Class 16

#A. Paper & Printed Materials

• Paper, cardboard sheets

• Printed books, magazines, newspapers

• Brochures, catalogues, pamphlets

• Visiting cards, letterheads

• Stickers, labels, posters

#B. Stationery Items

• Notebooks, diaries, journals

• Registers, files, folders

• Pens, pencils, markers, crayons

• Highlighters, erasers, sharpeners

• Glue, staplers, paper clips

#C. Packaging & Wrapping Materials

• Paper bags, wrapping paper

• Cardboard boxes

• Paper packaging material

• Gift wrapping products

#D. Office Supplies

• Office stationery

• Stamp pads, ink pads

• Paper cutters, rulers, tape

• Desk organizers, stapling tools

#E. Art & Craft Supplies

• Canvas sheets, drawing books

• Paintbrushes, sketching tools

• Craft paper, origami sheets

• Watercolors, acrylics (non-chemical)

#F. Educational & School Supplies

• Educational charts

• Flashcards, notebooks

• School stationery kits

• Writing instruments

#🚫 What’s NOT Included in Class 16

#💡 Practical Tips for Trademark Applicants

#✅ Clearly mention product type:

• “Stationery and office supplies,”

• “Printed materials,”

• “Paper and cardboard products,”

• “Packaging materials,”

• “School and educational stationery.”

#✅ Use strong legal wording:

“Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials; printed matter; stationery; office requisites.”

#Additional Class Suggestions

• If you sell stationery online or through a shop → Add Class 35

• If you do custom printing/lamination → Add Class 40

• If you produce digital printing software → Add Class 9

• If you make paper packaging for foods → Add Class 29 or 30 (food-related)

#🧠 Summary

Trademark Class 16 covers paper goods, printed items, stationery, office supplies, packaging materials, and school/educational materials.
If your business deals in stationery or paper-based items, Class 16 is essential for brand protection.

#❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Are notebooks and diaries included in Class 16?
✅ Yes, all paper-based stationery is included.

Q2. Are pens and writing tools included?
✅ Yes, all writing instruments fall under Class 16.

Q3. Are packaging boxes included?
✅ Yes, paper and cardboard packaging is covered.

Q4. Are printed books included?
✅ Yes, books, magazines, newspapers all fall under Class 16.

Q5. Are school supplies included?
✅ Yes, all stationery for educational use is included.