Class 42

Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software.

Explanatory Note

Class 42 includes mainly services provided by persons in relation to the theoretical and practical aspects of complex fields of activities, for example, scientific laboratory services, engineering, computer programming, architectural services or interior design.

This Class includes, in particular:


- services of engineers and scientists who undertake evaluations, estimates, research and reports in the scientific and technological fields, including technological consultancy;
- computer and technology services for securing computer data and personal and financial information and for the detection of unauthorized access to data and information, for example, computer virus protection services, data encryption services, electronic monitoring of personally identifying information to detect identity theft via the internet;
- software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS);
- scientific research services for medical purposes;
- architectural and urban planning services;
- certain design services, for example, industrial design, design of computer software and systems, interior design, packaging design, graphic arts design, dress designing;
- surveying (engineering);
- oil, gas and mining exploration services.

This Class does not include, in particular:


- certain research services, for example, business research (Cl. 35), marketing research (Cl. 35), financial research (Cl. 36), research in the field of education (Cl. 41), genealogical research (Cl. 45), legal research (Cl. 45);
- business auditing (Cl. 35);
- computercomputerized file management services (Cl. 35);
- financial evaluation services (Cl. 36);
- mining extraction, oil and gas drilling (Cl. 37);
- installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware (Cl. 37);
- sound engineering services (Cl. 41);
- certain design services, for example, landscape design (Cl. 44);
- medical and veterinary services (Cl. 44);
- legal services (Cl. 45).

Language	Modification	Basic No.	Indications
en	change	420193	surveying [engineering]
en	change	420208	scientific research in the field of environmental protection
en	change	420215	monitoring of computer systemssystem operation by remote access
en	change	420221	information technology [IT] consultancysupport services [troubleshooting of software]
en	deletion	420230	information technology services provided on an outsourcing basis
en	change	420269	cryptocurrency mining of crypto assets cryptomining
en	change	420273	technological consultingconsultancy services for digital transformation
en	addition	420289	providing scientific information, advice and consultancy relating to net zero emissions
en	addition	420290	scientific research in the field of genetics
en	addition	420291	inspection services for new and used vehicles before sale
en	addition	420292	archaeological excavation
en	addition	420293	testing and analysis of goods being imported or exported for quarantine clearance purposes
en	addition	420294	rental of telescopes

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21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30
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