Rubber, Plastic, Flexible Materials & Insulation Products

Trademark Class 17 under the NICE Classification covers rubber products, plastic materials, flexible pipes, insulation materials, sealing materials, and semi-processed substances used in industry.

If your business manufactures or sells rubber sheets, gaskets, plastic films, PVC pipes, insulation foam, hoses, packing materials, adhesive tapes (industrial), or flexible pipes, then your trademark must be registered under Class 17.

This class is essential for rubber product manufacturers, industrial suppliers, plastic sheet producers, insulation companies, packaging film brands, and pipe/tube manufacturers.

#🧾 Detailed List of Goods Covered Under Class 17

#A. Rubber & Semi-Processed Materials

• Raw or semi-processed rubber

• Rubber sheets, rubber blocks

• Rubber threads, cords, bands

• Vulcanized rubber products

#B. Plastic & Polymer Materials

• Plastic sheets, rods, pellets

• PVC sheets, PU foam, silicone sheets

• Plastic films for industrial use

• Acrylic and polymer materials

#C. Insulation & Heat-Proof Materials

• Thermal insulation materials

• Soundproofing foam

• Electrical insulation tapes

• Fireproof and heat-resistant materials

#D. Sealing & Packing Materials (Industrial)

• Gaskets, O-rings

• Sealants, caulking materials

• Industrial adhesive tapes

• Packing materials (rubber-based)

#E. Flexible Pipes, Tubes & Hoses (Non-Metal)

• PVC pipes

• Rubber hoses

• Plastic pipes, tubes

• Flexible ducts and conduits

#F. Industrial Protective Materials

• Shock-absorbing materials

• Anti-vibration rubber pads

• Flexible couplings

• Foam cushioning materials

#🚫 What’s NOT Included in Class 17

#💡 Practical Tips for Trademark Applicants

#✅ Clearly mention product type:

• “Industrial rubber products,”

• “Plastic sheets and PVC films,”

• “Insulation materials,”

• “Flexible hoses and pipes,”

• “Sealing and gasket materials.”

#✅ Use strong legal wording:

“Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica; plastics in extruded form; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes not of metal.”

#Additional Class Suggestions

• If you manufacture or sell metal pipes → Add Class 6

• If you sell industrial machinery → Add Class 7

• If you run industrial supply stores → Add Class 35

• If you provide installation services for insulation → Add Class 37

#🧠 Summary

Trademark Class 17 covers industrial rubber, plastic materials, insulation products, sealing components, pipes, hoses, and semi-processed polymers.
If your business deals in these materials, Class 17 is mandatory for full brand protection.

#❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Are PVC and plastic pipes included in Class 17?
✅ Yes, all non-metal pipes and tubes fall under Class 17.

Q2. Are rubber gaskets and seals included?
✅ Yes, sealing materials like gaskets and O-rings belong to this class.

Q3. Are insulation materials covered?
✅ Yes, soundproofing and thermal insulation products are included.

Q4. Are plastic films included?
✅ Yes, industrial plastic films and sheets are covered.

Q5. Are household plastic items included?
❌ No, household containers go under Class 21.