Classifications in Yemen

The Ministry of Supply and Trade in Yemen issued its decree No.263 for 1999, dated October 1, 1999 amending the structure of the classes as follows:

CLASS 1

1.Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as agriculture, horticulture and forestry; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; adhesives used in industry.
2.Tempering and soldering preparations; fire extinguishing compositions.
3.Tanning substances.
4.Manures.

CLASS 2

1.Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of woods.
2.Colorants; mordants.
3.Raw natural resins; metal in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, painters and artists.

CLASS 3

1.Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps.
2.Perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions.
3.Dentifrices.

CLASS 4

1.Industrial oils and greases; lubricants.
2.Dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions.
3.Fuels (including motor sprit.
4.Illuminates; candles, wicks.

CLASS 5

1.Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations.
2.Dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies.
3.Plasters, material for dressings.
4.Material for stopping teeth, dental wax.
5.Disinfectants.
6.Preparation for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.

CLASS 8

1.Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery.
2.Side arms.
3.Razors.

CLASS 9

1.Scientific, nautical, surveying, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signaling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments.
2.Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs.
3.Automatic vending machines and mechanism for coin-operated apparatus.
4.Cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers.
5.Fire-extinguishing apparatus.

CLASS 16

1.Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matters; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery.
2.Adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes.
3.Typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); printers' type; printing blocks.
4.Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes).
5.Playing cards.

CLASS 21

1.Household or kitchen utensils and containers (not of precious metal or coated therewith); combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steelwool.
2.Unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.

CLASS 28

1.Games and playthings.
2.Gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes.
3.Decorations for Christmas trees.

CLASS 29

1.Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts.
2.Preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables.
3.Jellies, jams, fruit sauces.
4.Eggs, milk and milk products.
5.Edible oils and fats.
6.Salad dressing and pickles.

CLASS 30

1.Coffee, artificial coffee and cocoa.
2.Tea.
3.Sugar.
4.Rice,
5.Flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry, cake, biscuits andchocalete.
6.Sweets and confectionery.
7.Honey, treacle.
8.Yeast, baking-powder;
9.Salt,
10.Mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments).
11.Spices.
12.Ice and ices.

CLASS 31

1.Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes.
2.Live animals.
3.Fresh fruits and vegetables.
4.Seeds, natural plants and flowers.
5.Foodstuffs for animals, malt.

CLASS 32

1.Mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic drinks.
2.Fruit drinks and fruit juices.
3.Syrups and other preparations for making beverages.

The classes not mentioned are not divided to subclasses.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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