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The  13th edition Nice classification India 2025  has brought new updates to trademark classes, helping businesses, startups, and professionals align their brand protection strategies with international standards. In India, trademarks play a crucial role in safeguarding intellectual property, and understanding the latest classification ensures that your brand is properly registered and protected.  This guide will walk you through the importance of the Nice Classification, its latest changes for 2025-26, and how to use it for trademark registration in India. What is the Nice Classification? The Nice Classification, established by the Nice Agreement (1957), is an international system used for classifying goods and services when registering trademarks. It organizes goods and services into  45 classes  (Classes 1–34 for goods and Classes 35–45 for services). India, as a signatory, follows this system under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Every few years, the ...