Nice Classification updated to include Edible Insects

The World Intellectual Property Office has updated Class 29. The classes describe what may be trademarked as a good.

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Explanatory Note

Class 29 includes mainly foodstuffs of animal origin, as well as vegetables and other horticultural comestible products which are prepared or preserved for consumption.

This Class includes, in particular:

meat-, fish-, fruit- or vegetable-based food;

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edible insects;

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milk beverages with milk predominating;

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milk substitutes, for example, almond milk, coconut milk, peanut milk, rice milk, soya milk;

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preserved mushrooms;

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pulses and nuts prepared for human consumption;

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seeds prepared for human consumption, not being seasonings or flavourings”

The specific class for edible insects, not live, is 290210.

There you have it. Make sure you get the right Trademark Classification for your bug food.

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