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ANNEX I: OPTIONS AND TABS
I. EDITION-VERSION AND CLASS OPTIONS
Edition-Version
Taxonomy
Alphabetical List
General Remarks
Modifications
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Class
NICE CLASSIFICATION
Go to
Language
o
o
o
o
English
French
English/French
French/English
View mode
o Hierarchical
structure
o Full
o G&S only
CLASSES
Goods
1
2
3
……………………………..34
Services
35
36
37
……………………………45
Show
□ Explanatory notes
□ Deletions/Transfers
□ Basic numbers
Search
Terms
1. The “Edition-Version” option
This option, on the left side of the screen, is common to all the tabs. The default is the
current edition-version. The following possibilities are available under the drop list:
Edition:
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8
9
10
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As from the tenth edition, selecting the edition opens a drop list from which the version
year is selected:
Version:
2013
2014
2015
2016
2. The “Class” option
The drop list for this option contains a blank space and the class numbers 1 to 45. The
blank space is the default selection of all 45 classes. Otherwise, one or more classes can
be chosen from the drop list.
3. The “Go to” button
Pushing this button gives access to the edition-version and to all the classes, or to one or
various classes as selected from the drop lists mentioned in items 1. and 2. above.
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II. TABS
4. The “Taxonomy” Tab
Edition-Version
Taxonomy
Alphabetical List
General Remarks
Modifications
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Class
NICE CLASSIFICATION
Go to
Language
●
o
o
o
English
French
English/French
French/English
View mode
● Hierarchical
structure
o Full
o G&S only
CLASSES
Goods
1
2
3
……………………………..34
Services
35
36
37
……………………………45
Show
□ Explanatory notes
□ Deletions/Transfers
□ Basic numbers
Search
Terms
This is the default tab. In the main window, push buttons for the classes 1 to 34 (goods)
and the classes 35 to 45 (services) are available. Pushing those buttons gives access
directly to the selected class in the current NCL edition-version, in the same way as if
only one class number and the current edition-version were selected from the drop lists in
the left-hand “accessibility” menu.
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The options for this tab are the following:
4.1. “Edition-Version” and “Class” as described in items 1. to 3. above.
4.2. Language (radio buttons)
Selecting E or F shows data in the selected language. Selecting E/F or F/E shows
bilingual data, one language version next to the other, in that order. F is default for the
interface in F, E is default for interfaces in any other language.
4.3. View mode (radio buttons)
4.3.1. Full
Shows the class number, the class heading, the hierarchy groups and the goods or
services (GorS) of the selected class or classes, under the corresponding hierarchy group.
It should be noted that the hierarchical taxonomy (hierarchy groups) does not exist yet. It
is being created by OHIM in collaboration with WIPO and will be ready by the end of
2011 beginning of 2012. It is supposed to be an auxiliary administrative tool or a source
of reference. Its application will not be obligatory and will not bind the countries of the
Nice Union in any respect. Class 27 hierarchy groups have been used in the examples
below as this class has already been reviewed by OHIM and WIPO.
The GorS are displayed in the alphabetical order of the key word first, then by the
alphabetical order of the first letter of the GorS. Key words should be somehow
highlighted (bold? color?). Certain goods and services (G&S) are indicated with more
than one entry: the master entry and one or more synonyms. In such cases, the master
entry and the synonyms appear one next to the other. E.g.
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Class 27
(class number)
Carpets, rags, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering
existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile).
(class heading)
- Carpets, rugs and mats
Carpets
Bath mats
Door mats
Gymnasium mats / Gymnastic mats
Non-slip mats
Reed mats
(hierarchy group)
(goods)
(good with a master entry and a synonym)
- For vehicles
Automobile carpets / Carpets for automobiles
- Floor coverings other than carpets, rugs and mats
Linoleum
Artificial turf
Vinyl floor coverings
- Wall and ceiling coverings
Wallpaper
(hierarchy group)
(goods)
(hierarchy group)
(goods)
(hierarchy group)
(goods)
4.3.2. Hierarchy (default mode)
Selecting this view mode shows the hierarchy groups of the chosen class or classes, i.e.
the class number, the class heading and the hierarchy groups, without the GorS. E.g.
Class 27
(class number)
Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering
existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile)
(class heading)
+ Carpets, rugs and mats
+ For vehicles
+ Floor coverings other than carpets, rugs and mats
+ Wall and ceiling coverings
(hierarchy group)
(hierarchy group)
(hierarchy group)
(hierarchy group)
Clicking “+” opens the contents of the hierarchy groups, i.e., the list of GorS of a
particular hierarchy group.
4.3.3. G&S only
Selecting this view mode shows the class number, the class heading and the GorS of the
selected class(es) in the alphabetical order of the key word, without the hierarchy groups.
This view is equivalent to the alphabetical list in class order. E.g.
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Class 27
(class number)
Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering
existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile).
(class heading)
Carpets
Bath mats
Door mats
Gymnasium mats / Gymnastic mats
Non-slip mats
Reed mats
Automobile carpets / Carpets for automobiles
(goods)
4.4. Show (check boxes) (default: none)
4.4.1. Explanatory Notes
Checking this option shows the explanatory notes of the class headings. Eg. for class 27
in view mode “Hierarchy”
Class 27
(class number)
Carperts, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering
existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile).
(class heading)
Explanatory Note
(explanatory note)
Class 27 includes mainly products intended to be added as furnishings to previously constructed
floors and walls.
This Class does not include, in particular:
 wooden flooring (Cl. 19).
> (link to class 19)
+ Carpets, rugs and mats
+ For vehicles
+ Floor coverings other than carpets, rugs and mats
+ Wall and ceiling coverings
(hierarchy group)
(hierarchy group)
(hierarchy group)
(hierarchy group)
4.4.2. Deletions/Transfers
Checking this option shows all deletions and transfers made in any part of the
classification as decided by the Nice CE (Committee of Experts) in the selected editionversion, class(es) and view mode. A transfer implies the deletion of a GorS from one
class and its addition to another class, sometimes with a slight modification in wording.
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Any deleted text is marked as crossed out text (?), with indication of the new class in case
of transfer.
4.4.3. Basic Numbers
Checking this option allows the user to see the basic numbers of the GorS. Master entries
and synonyms have the same basic number. Example in “Full” mode:
Class 27
(class number)
Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering
existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile).
(class heading)
- Carpets, rugs, mats
270011 Carpets
270010 Automobile carpets / Carpets for automobiles
270001 Bath mats
270008 Door mats
270004 Gymnasium mats / Gymnastic mats
270012 Non-slip mats
270009 Reed mats
- ……..etc.
(hierarchy group)
(goods with basic number)
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5. The “Alphabetical List” Tab
Edition-Version
Taxonomy
Alphabetical List
General Remarks
Modifications
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Language
●
o
o
o
Goods in alphabetical order
English
French
English/French
French/English
A
B
C
D ………………………..Z
Services in alphabetical order
A
B
C
D ………………………..Z
Search
Terms
This tab contains the list of GorS in alphabetical order. Clicking on a letter gives access
to the list of GorS ranged under that letter with their respective basic number and the
number of the class to which they belong. The alphabetical order is determined as in
4.3.1 above. Eg. Clicking on “A” under “Goods”:
A
Class
09
03
05
05
Etc.
Indication of Goods
Abacuses
Abrasives*
Dental abrasives
Acaricides
Basic No.
090627
030165
050001
050387
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If option English/French is chosen:
A
Class
09
03
05
05
Indication of Goods (E)
Abacuses
Abrasives*
Dental abrasives
Acaricides
Basic No.
090627
030165
050001
050387
Indication of Goods (F)
bouliers compteurs
abrasifs*
abrasifs à usage dentaire
acaricides
5.1. Language (radio buttons)
Selecting E or F shows data in the selected language. Selecting E/F or F/E shows
bilingual data, one language version next to the other, in that order. F is default for the
interface in F, E is default for interfaces in any other language.
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6. The “General Remarks” Tab
Edition-Version
Taxonomy
Alphabetical List
General Remarks
Modifications
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General Remarks
Language
Goods
●
o
o
(a) …
English
French
English/French
(b) ….
(c) …..
Services
(a) …..
(b) ……
(c) …...
Search
Terms
This tab shows the NCL General Remarks in the selected “edition-version.”
6.1. Language (radio buttons)
Selecting E, F or E/F shows the General Remarks in E, in F or in E and F (one linguistic
version next to the other), in the selected edition-version. F is default for the interface in
F, E is default for interfaces in any other language.
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7. The “Modifications” Tab
7.1. View Mode (radio buttons)
7.1.1. Full (default)
This shows all the modifications adopted by the Nice CE for the selected edition-version.
It includes modifications introduced to the general remarks, to the class headings and its
explanatory notes, to the hierarchy groups and to the list of G&S. The basic numbers and
the explanatory notes are displayed by default.
Edition-Version
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Language
●
o
o
o
English
French
English/French
French/English
View mode
o
●
Class
Full
Search
Terms
Taxonomy
Alphabetical List
General Remarks
Modifications
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7.1.2. Class
This view mode shows the modifications adopted by the Nice CE for the selected class
and the selected edition-version. It includes modifications introduced to the class
heading of the selected class, to its explanatory note, to the hierarchy groups and to the
list of GorS under that class. Basic numbers and explanatory notes are displayed by
default.
Edition-Version
Taxonomy
Alphabetical List
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Class
Go to
Language
●
o
o
o
English
French
English/French
French/English
View mode
●
o
Class
Full
Search
Terms
* * *
General Remarks
Modifications