As from January 1st, 2025, the 20th edition of the twelfth edition of the Nice Classification, which is available on the website of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), will enter into force. This update will apply to international applications received by the origin Office on or after January 1st, 2025, and to international applications received by the International Office of WIPO on or after January 01, 2025, when such applications have been received after the two-month period following receipt of the international application by the origin Office. Furthermore, the goods and services descriptions of international registrations whose date is prior to January 01, 2025, shall not be reclassified.
The Madrid Goods and Services Manager, a tool that facilitates the classification of trademarks, will also be updated to reflect this new version.
