RU COMMENTS on COMMON CATEGORIES
W THE CATEGORY OF SHAPE AND/OR ORNAMENTATION
WE Human and human like forms (including insects, fish and extinct)
The examples in round brackets should be deleted.
After the discussion and consultations with the examiners of RU patent office we
can say the following.
If we want to have ORNAMENTATION in W-category we think expedient to add
a special NOTE clarifying how and in what cases new CLASS 32 Graphic
symbols and logos, surface patterns, ornamentations should be applied when
classifying industrial designs.
THE CATEGORY OF COLOUR
The Note relating to the deleted category YA (colour not specified) should be also
deleted.
Taking into account our examiners’ opinion we would prefer to have instead of it a
new Note as follows:
“All designs represented by black and white drawings or photographs
should not be identified by the category Y if there is no special indication
in the text of an application”.
With respect to the NOTE at the bottom of the list of common categories we
wonder whether it should be kept here or not.
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RU COMMENTS ON “SEARCH INDEX CLASSIFICATION FOR FURNITURE”
General remarks
RU would like to clarify whether it should be SEARCH INDEX
CLASSIFICATION FOR FURNITURE or for FURNISHING. As we understood
from the context of the proposal it covers “furnishing”.
FURNITURE
SEATS AND CHAIRS
BEDS
The next question is: what is in the frame?
If it is the content of search index it should
contain mirrors and frames (6), curtains,
blinds etc (7).
We suppose the term FURNITURE here
covers both 4.OTHER FURNITURE and
5.PARTS OF FURNITURE. But the term
STORAGE FURNITURE
FURNITURE also covers seats, beds, tables
etc., so we would prefer to delete it and instead of it to insert after STORAGE
FURNITURE the phrase OTHER FURNITURE AND PARTS THEREOF at the
end of this list (see RU modified proposal, Annex 2).
At the bottom of the frame it should go OTHER ITEMS OF FURNISHING which
cover not only mirrors and frames, curtains etc. but also mattresses and cushions
(4.1 under 4.OTHER FURNITURE in the proposal). In our opinion mattresses and
cushions are not the kinds of furniture, so we think them to be excluded from
4.OTHER FURNITURE and transferred to the place after PARTS OF
FURNITURE (See RU modified proposal in Annex 2; the numbering of indexing
categories is changed).
TABLES AND SIMILAR
FURNITURE
As to the STORAGE FURNITURE in the frame above we believe this distinct
group of products to be included in the SEARCH INDEX with its own designation
and place. From our point of view it should be placed together with its note before
4.OTHER FURNITURE (see Annex 2).
RU is of the opinion that the terminology of indexing categories should be in line
with Locarno Classification. The elaboration of any textual paper for global use is
connected with the linguistic problem. Now 50 state-members apply Locarno
Classification and some of them perhaps will apply SEARCH INDEX for
searching relevant documents for the purpose of registration and/or examination. It
is advisable to verify the terms which are used for creating indexing categories
more carefully. For instance we are not sure that the term “bench” can also cover
“divan [sofa]”, “ottoman”, or “sofa”.
RU suggests creating a searching system on the base of a principle of similarity of
appearance features containing general indexing categories and specific indexing
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categories.
These indexing categories should cover distinct visual features of a product and be
designated by the three digital number, e.g. 01.3, 12.1, 15.0.
General indexing categories have the designation 01.0, 02.0, 03.0---31.0, 32.0.
Specific indexing categories have the designation 01.1, 02.4, 05.5, 30.3 etc.
The quantity of indexing categories depends on the desired or necessary quantity
of visual features of a distinct group of products.
With respect to the notes to indexing categories we think they should contain if
necessary the limiting scope indication (what is included or not included in the
indexing category). It’s advisable to have if possible in the notes the examples for
original or even extra ordinary products which are covered by the features defining
these indexing categories. For instance “bean bags” in our opinion should be
covered by 1.4 Stools (see also “pouffes”) rather than by 4.1Mattresses and
cushions as it is in original proposal ( see RU detailed comments, Annex 1).
Notes should have unified wordings e.g. as they are in Locarno Classification
“Including”, “Not including". RU proposes to keep this wording throughout the
search index.
If necessary notes could include cross references from one indexing category to the
other.
Notes should not come in conflict with the notes to Locarno Classes/Subclasses.
The examples of products included in the notes should not be at variance with the
LIST OF GOODS IN CLASS ORDER. In our proposal we tried to avoid it.
See the examples of products in 4.3 Booths and screens (under 4. OTHER
FURNITURE). “Fireplace screens” which are covered by Loc.Cl. 07-08
FIREPLACE IMLEMENTS should not be included in search index for Class 6
(see RU detailed comments, Annex 1).
We also believe it to be better as much as possible not to use polysemantic words
for the terms of the indexing categories and notes thereto. For example we would
prefer to avoid the term “crib” in 2.2 Cots and cribs in the original proposal and
instead of it to use the term “cradles”.
Our modified proposal is not a revision of Locarno Classification but a
searching system for the items covered by Class 6 associated with its
subclasses.
According to the said above RU submits its modified proposal which is based on
the original proposal “SEARCH INDEX CLFCCIFICATION FOR FURNITURE”
and UK internal search system for Class 6.
RU modified proposal is enclosed (see Annex2).
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Annex 1
RU DETAILED COMMENTS
(All the amendments see in RU modified proposal, Annex 2)
SEARCH INDEX CLASSIFICATION FOR FURNISHING
1. SEATS AND CHAIRS
Comments: this head should be changed to cover the articles of subclass 06 -01
1.1 Seats
Note: A seat for one person*, whether un-upholstered or upholstered in part or whole,
that can be temporarily or permanently fixed, either to a structure or another object.
Includes: car seats for adults or children, stadium, arena and theatre seats, swinging
seats.
Comments:* the number of places can be hardly considered as a visual feature
since the seats and chairs are usually intended for one person;
The same relates to the aspect “temporarily or permanently fixed”.
We are not sure that “swinging seats” should be included here since “swings” relate
to subclass 21-03 "Other amusement and entertainment articles".
1.2 Chairs.
Note: A chair for one person*, whether un-upholstered or upholstered in part or whole,
that is free-standing on its own legs or support. Includes: dining chairs, garden chairs,
office chairs, armchairs.
*See the comments above.
1.3 Benches
Note: A seat for more than one person*, whether un-upholstered or upholstered in part
or whole, including those standing on legs or support, or suspended/swinging. Includes:
pews, school benches, stadium benches, and those that suitable for laying upon such as,
couches, divans [sofas], ottomans, sofas, divan-beds, benches for saunas, sun loungers.
Does not include divans [ottomans].
*See the comments above.
Comments: “divan-beds” and “sun-loungers” are transferred from other
categories;
The last statement comes into conflict with preceding phrase.
1.4 Stools
Note: A seat for one person*, whether un-upholstered or upholstered in part or whole,
whether free-standing on its own legs or support or fixed to the floor. Includes: bar
stools, kitchen stools, foot stools, pouffes, kneelers.
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*See the comments above.
2. BEDS
Note: Includes mattress supports. Does not include seats suitable for laying upon, such as
benches, couches, divans [sofas], ottomans, chaise-lounge, benches for saunas, sofas,
hammocks.
Comments: It seems better hammocks to be related to suspended beds.
2.1 Beds
Note: Includes beds for sleeping, including divans [beds. Does not include sun loungers,
camping beds, etc.
Comments: from the name of a product "bed" it seems obvious that it is intended
for sleeping.
“Divan –bed” is firstly a sofa which can be transformed to a bed so “divan-beds”
should relate to the category 1.3 Benches since they are intended for sitting and
laying upon.
“Camping beds” should be included in the category “Beds”.
2.2 Cots and cribs
Comments: the term "crib" has several meanings. For this category we think
better to use more appropriate word e.g. “cradle”.
2.3 Sun loungers, camping beds, other beds
Comments: sun loungers must be transferred to the category 1.3 since they are
intended for sitting and laying upon.
“Other beds” should be described in terms or deleted.
3. TABLES AND SIMILAR FURNITURE
3.1 Tables
Note: Including desks and tables with or without drawers, dressing tables, billiard tables,
altars, serving trolleys, etc.
3.2 Counters
Note: Including bar counters, lecterns, serving trolleys, etc.
Comments: Since “lecterns” are covered by subclass 06-06"Other furniture and
furniture parts "it should be transferred to the appropriate category.
It seems better to include “serving trolleys” in the category “Tables”.
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4. STORAGE FURNITURE
Comments: This category was omitted; it should be included in a searching
system.
Note: Including cupboards, wardrobes, furniture with drawers, compartments or shelves, coffins,
coffin linen, crematory urns. Does not include furniture to be used when seated such as dining or
kitchen tables, desks, writing tables, dressing tables etc, or beds having drawers or storage
capacity.
Comments: “coffin, coffin linen, crematory urns” should be included in this
category which could cover the following items:
Safes
Wardrobes
Cupboards
Cabinets
Drawer chests
Shelves and racks
Coffins, coffin linen and crematory urns
5. OTHER FURNITURE
4.1 Mattresses and cushions
Note: Including cushions for seats, scatter cushions, bean-bags, etc.
Comments: “mattresses and cushions” are not the furniture items since they
should be related to furnishing; we suggest to create two distinct indexing categories
for each of them.
5.1 Stands and supports
Note: Including coat stands, clothes stands, hat stands, book stands, flower stands, cask
stands, wrist supports, lecterns. etc. Does not include: prayer stools, footrests (in the
form of stools 1.4)
5.2 Booths and screens
Note: Including cashier’s booths, confessional boxes, playpens, safety guards (fire, baby
(safety) gates, etc.)
Comments: “fireplace screens” are covered by subclass 07-08 "Fireplace
implements".
6. PARTS OF FURNITURE
Doors
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Drawers and drawer rails
Legs
Feet and casters
Tops
Backs and backrests
Arms and armrests
Headrests
Bed surrounds
7. MATTRESSES AND CUSHIONS
Note: Including cushions for seats, scatter cushions, bean-bags, etc.
Comments: taking in account that “bean bags” are very close to
pouffes they should be covered by the category “Stools”.
8. MIRRORS AND FRAMES
Note: Including mirrors and frames being part of composite furniture, e.g., dressing table. Does
not include rear-view or vanity mirrors for vehicles.
9. CURTAINS, BLINDS, CARPETS, MATS AND OTHER COVERING MATERIALS
Note: Includes rugs, tapestries, furniture covers, bedspreads, bed linen, blankets, table covers,
table linen and napery.
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Annex 2
RU MODIFIED PROPOSAL
SEARCH INDEX ASSOCIATED WITH CLASS 6 “FURNISHING”
SETTEES, COUCHES AND CHAIRS
BEDS AND SIMILAR FURNITURE FOR LAYING UPON
TABLES AND SIMILAR FURNITURE
STORAGE FURNITURE
OTHER FURNITURE AND PARTS THEREOF
OTHER ITEMS OF FURNISHING
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SETTEES, COUCHES AND CHAIRS
01.0 Seats
01.1 un-upholstered
01.2 upholstered in part or whole
01.3 temporarily or permanently fixed to the supporting structure or other object
Note: Including car seats for adults or children, stadium, arena and theatre seats.
02.0 Chairs and armchairs
02.1 un-upholstered
02.2 upholstered in part or whole
02.3 free-standing on the legs
02.4 free standing on the supporting structure
02.5 with armrests
02.6 with footrest
02.7 with headrest
Note: Including dining chairs, garden or outdoor chairs, office chairs, hairdresser’
armchair, armchairs for disabled persons, for babies, for medical treatment, chaisloungues, rocking armchairs.
03.0 Settees and benches
03.1 un-upholstered
03.2 upholstered in part or whole
03.3 free-standing on the legs
03.4 free standing on the supporting structure
03.5 suspended/swinging
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Note: Including pews, school benches, stadium benches, and those that suitable for
laying upon such as, couches, divans [sofas], divan-beds, ottomans, sofas, benches for
saunas, sun loungers.
04.0 Stools
04.1 un-upholstered
04.2 upholstered in part or whole
04.3 free-standing on the legs
04.4 free standing on the supporting structure
Note: Including bar stools, camp stools, kitchen stools, foot stools, pouffes, bag-beans,
kneelers.
BEDS AND SIMILAR FURNITURE FOR LAYING UPON
05.0 Beds
05.1 with legs
05.2 with headboard and footboard
05.3 without footboards
05.4 suspended
05.5 sheet or bed-cover holders
Note: Including bedsteads, mattress supports, camping beds, cots and cradles, hammocks
Not including seats suitable for laying upon, such as benches, couches, divans
[sofas], ottomans, chaise-lounge, benches for saunas, sofas, sun loungers, divanbeds (covered by 03).
TABLES AND SIMILAR FURNITURE
06.0 Tables and counters
06.1 with drawers
06.2 without drawers
06.3 with four legs
06.4 with one central leg
06.5 supporting structures
Note: Including outdoor tables, dressing tables, billiard tables, table tennis tables, baby
changing tables, altars, night-tables, serving trolleys, bar counters, desks, office tables,
tables for games, bureaus.
STORAGE FURNITURE
Note: Including cupboards, wardrobes, furniture with drawers, compartments or shelves,
coffins, crematory urns.
Not including furniture to be used when seating such as dining or kitchen tables, desks,
writing tables, dressing tables etc, or beds having drawers or storage capacity.
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07.0 Safes
07.1 with decorative parts or elements
08.0 Wardrobes
08.1 with doors
08.2 with doors and cupboard panels
08.3 with doors and drawers
08.4 with doors, drawers and cupboard panels
09.0 Cupboards
09.1 with glass wings
09.2 with decorative parts or elements
Note: Including sideboards.
10.0 Cabinets
10.1 with base units
Note: Including cabinets for audio visual equipment, bookcases, kitchen cabinets, office
cabinets, bathroom cabinets, cabinets for tools, bed-side cabinets.
11.0 Drawer chests
11.1 of all drawers
11.2 with top part of special configuration
Note: Including drawer chests for baby changing.
12.0 Shelves and racks
12.1 shelf units
12.2 supporting structures
Note: Including shoe racks, vegetable racks, bottle racks, cutlery racks, plate racks,
racks for discs or cassettes.
Not including exhibition and sales racks.
13.0 Coffins, coffin linen
14.0 Crematory urns
OTHER FURNITURE
15.0 Stands and supports
13.1 single vertical units
Note: Including coat stands, clothes stands, hat stands, book stands, flower stands, cask
stands, wrist supports, stands for Christmas trees, lecterns
Not including: prayer stools, footrests (in the form of stools see 04), sales stands
16.0 Booths and screens
16.1 net
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16.2 foldable
16.3 on casters
Note: Including cashier’s booths, confessional boxes, playpens, safety guards, baby
(safety) gates
PARTS OF FURNITURE
17.0 Doors
18.0 Drawers and drawer rails
19.0 Legs
20.0 Feet and casters
21.0 Tops
22.0 Backs and backrests
23.0 Arms and armrests
24.0 Headrests
25.0 Bed surrounds
26.0 Book ends
OTHER ITEMS OF FURNISHING
27.0 Mattresses
27.1 stuffed
27.2 inflatable
27.3 foldable
Note: Including camp mattresses, orthopedic mattresses
28.0 Cushions and pillows
28.1 of special configuration
Note: Including cushions for seats scatter cushions, orthopedic cushions
29.0 Mirrors and frames
29.1 hanging
29.2 standing
Note: Including mirrors and frames being part of composite furniture, e.g. for dressing
table, hand- held mirrors
Not including rear-view or vanity mirrors for vehicles.
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30.0 Curtains and indoor blinds
30.1 Roman curtain
30.2 roller blinds
30.3 vertical blinds
Note: Including pelmets.
31.0 Carpets, mats, rugs
Note: Including doormats, shoe scarpers, tapestries.
32.0 Covering materials
Note: Including bedspreads, bed linen, blankets, table linen, napery, furniture covers.
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