The Thai Department of Intellectual Property (“DIP”) has updated the classification of goods and services in accordance with Nice Classification of Goods and Services (13th Edition), following the Notification of the Minister of Commerce on Classification of goods and services dated 14 November 2025. This update takes effect on 1 January 2026. Key changes are as follows:
Additionally, there are other minor but important reclassifications of specific items of goods.
It is important to note that these changes apply only to applications filed or designated on or after 1 January 2026.
The DIP has also announced a grace period for applications filed until 31 January 2026, allowing goods to remain in their original class as filed. However, a written response may be required if an objection is raised under the updated Notification.
Applicants should take care and consult with local agents before filing the trade mark applications to ensure correct classification under the new Notification. Rouse Bangkok will continue to monitor these updates and review new trade mark applications to ensure correct classifications, helping to reduce objections related to the specification of goods or services.
Should you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact TMGThailand@rouse.com.
Link to Notification of MOC (in Thai): https://www.ipthailand.go.th/images/26881/MOC/announcemoc20251114.pdf
