Nice Classification 13 Takes Effect in 2026 – What Trademark Owners Must Know When Filing Abroad
Starting 1 January 2026, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will implement the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification (Nice 13-2026) as the latest international reference for the classification of goods and services in Trademark registrations. For many Trademark Owners, this announcement is often misunderstood as a change that will automatically apply uniformly worldwide.…