Trademark Class 9: Technology & Software
Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, measuring, signalling apparatus and instruments. Computers, software, apps, and electronic devices.
What does Class 9 cover?
Trademark Class 9 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification system used internationally for trademark registration. This class covers technology & software.
Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, measuring, signalling apparatus and instruments. Computers, software, apps, and electronic devices.
Examples of products in Class 9
- Software
- Mobile apps
- Computers
- Smart devices
- AI systems
- Wearables
Notable UK Trademarks in Class 9
These well-known brands have trademark registrations in Class 9 with the UK Intellectual Property Office, illustrating the range of products this class protects.
ARM
ARM has been registered as a UK trademark for computer processors and semiconductor designs since the company's founding in Cambridge in 1990 as a joint venture between Acorn Computers, Apple, and VLSI Technology. ARM's …
Read full case study →BBC
The BBC trademark has been registered in the UK in Class 9 for recording and broadcasting apparatus since the Corporation's founding under Royal Charter in 1927. The mark covers an enormous range of goods from television…
Read full case study →RASPBERRY PI
Raspberry Pi has been registered in the UK since around 2012 for single-board computers and educational computing devices. Created by the Raspberry Pi Foundation in Cambridge, the product was designed to promote computer…
Read full case study →APPLE
APPLE is one of the strongest possible Class 9 marks because it sits at the heart of consumer electronics, devices and software ecosystems. The brand is globally famous and heavily associated with phones, tablets, laptop…
Read full case study →GOOGLE is notable because it stretches Class 9 beyond hardware into software, platforms and digital services that users understand instantly. Even when portfolios span several classes, the mark is strongly tied to apps, …
Read full case study →WALKMAN
WALKMAN adds historical interest to Class 9 because it is one of the classic marks linked to portable audio. The name still carries strong cultural recognition and helps tell the story of how electronics brands can defin…
Read full case study →AMAZON
Amazon has filed extensively in Class 9 in the UK, protecting electronic devices including the Kindle e-reader, Fire tablet, Echo smart speaker and the Alexa voice assistant platform. The core AMAZON word mark in Class 9…
Read full case study →Who files trademarks in Class 9?
Common applicants include businesses in the tech & software sector. If your products or services fall within technology & software, you should consider filing in this class. Many brands also file in related classes for broader protection.
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UK Trademark Statistics for Class 9
As of the latest UK IPO data sync, there are 655,242 trademark applications and registrations in Class 9. 374,614 are currently active (registered), while 280,628 are inactive (expired, withdrawn, refused, or otherwise no longer in force). This makes Class 9 one of the most popular classes in the Nice Classification system for UK filings.
Filing costs for Class 9
UK IPO
£205 first classEUIPO
€850 first classUSPTO
$250–$350 per classUse our Filing Cost Calculator for a detailed estimate based on your specific requirements.
Related trademark classes
Brands filing in Class 9 often also file in these classes for more comprehensive protection:
Business & Marketing
Advertising agencies, Retail storesClass 38Telecom
ISPs, BroadcastingClass 42Tech & SaaS
SaaS platforms, Software developmentFrequently Asked Questions
What is Trademark Class 9?
Trademark Class 9 covers technology & software. Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, measuring, signalling apparatus and instruments. Computers, software, apps, and electronic devices.
What products are in Class 9?
Class 9 includes: Software, Mobile apps, Computers, Smart devices, AI systems, Wearables. This is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification system.
How many trademarks are registered in Class 9 in the UK?
There are 655,242 UK trademarks in Class 9, of which 374,614 are currently active and 280,628 are inactive.
How much does it cost to file in Class 9?
UK IPO: £205 for the first class. EUIPO: €850 for one class. USPTO: $250–$350 per class. Additional classes are discounted. Use our cost calculator for a precise estimate.