What is a multi-class trademark application?

The Nice Classification System organizes goods and services into different classes, and you can register your trademark in one or more of these classes.

Some countries permit only one class per application, while others allow multiple classes in a single application.

Filing separate applications for each class means that each class is processed independently. If one class faces an objection or opposition, it won't impact the others. However, this approach can be more expensive due to multiple applications.

On the other hand, a multi-class application (where allowed) is more cost-effective, but if one class encounters an objection or opposition, it can affect the entire application.

In the first approach, the number of classes doesn't influence the likelihood of registration for each application. In the second approach, more classes mean higher exposure and increased chances of objections or oppositions.

The Trademarks Office issues a certificate for each application, not for each class. Keep in mind that not all countries permit multi-class applications.