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19.6.2020Cross search listIn examining applications for registration, we need to search the registry database foridentical or similar earlier registered trade marks and applications for registration (seeChapters on Search and Scope of searches – relative grounds for refusal). The registry’scross search list sets out, in principle, the classes in which we would normally search inrespect of particular goods or services to help us to identify earlier marks for identical orsimilar goods or services. As the list is not exhaustive, we need to exercise our judgementin deciding the class(es) to be searched.Class 1Cross search classes: 4, 29Casein for the food industry:Class 29 :Casein for food (cite only marks filed before1.1.2012)Xylol; xylene; benzene; benzol:Class 4 :Xylol; xylene; benzene; benzol (cite only marks filedbefore 1.1.2017)Class 2No cross search requiredClass 3Cross search classes : 21, 35, 42, 44Beauty care products, cosmetics :IPD HKSARTrade Marks RegistryClass 35 :Retail store services relating to beauty care products,cosmeticClass 42 :Beauty care services (cite only marks filed before4.4.2003)1
Retail store services relating to beauty care products,cosmetics (cite only marks filed before 22.1.1998)Class 44 :Beauty care servicesHair care preparations :Class 42 :Hair care services (cite only marks filed before4.4.2003)Class 44 :Hair care servicesToothpaste, dentifrices :Class 21 :Class 4Toothbrushes, dental flossCross search classes : 28, 39Fuels, gas, oils, petroleum :Class 39 :Fuel distribution and delivery, fuel filling servicesWax for skis :Class 28 :Class 5Wax for skis (cite only marks filed before 1.1.2017)Cross search classes : 3, 16, 25, 29, 30, 31Babies’ diaper-pants; babies’ napkin-pants; babies’ napkin-pants[diaper-pants]; babies’ napkins [diapers], diapers [babies’ napkins]:Class 16 :IPD HKSARTrade Marks RegistryBabies’ diaper-pants of paper and cellulose,disposable; babies’ napkin-pants of paper er-pants] of paper and cellulose, disposable (citeonly marks filed before 1.1.2012)2
Class 25 :Babies’ diapers of textile; babies’ napkins of textile(cite only marks filed before 1.1.2012)Casein dietary supplements:Class 29 :Casein for food (cite only marks filed before1.1.2012)Dietary supplements for animals:Class 31 :Additives to fodder, not for medical purposes (citeonly marks filed before 1.1.2012)Dietetic/invalid/infants foodstuff :Class 30 :Dietary food/preparations, cereal foodsMedicated soap; disinfectant soap; medicated shampoos:Class 3 :Medicated soap; disinfectant soap; medicatedshampoos (cite only marks filed before 1.1.2017)Protein dietary supplements:Class 29 :Protein for human consumption (cite only marks filedbefore 1.1.2012)Protein supplements for animals:Class 31 :Protein for animal consumption (cite only marks filedbefore 1.1.2012)Yeast dietary supplements:Class 30 :IPD HKSARTrade Marks RegistryYeast in pill form, not for medical use (cite onlymarks filed before 1.1.2012)3
Class 6Cross search classes : 9, 19, 20Fireplace mantles of metal :Class 19 :Mantlepieces (cite only marks filed before 1.1.2017)Flagpoles of metal :Class 20 :Flagpoles (cite only marks filed before 1.1.2017)Metal containers for storage or transport :Class 20 :Containers, not of metal, for storage or transportMetallic buildings, metallic building materials, parts and fittings;refractory construction materials of metal :Class 19 :Non-metallic buildings, non-metallic buildingmaterials, parts and fittings; refractory constructionmaterials, not of metalStakes of metal for plants or trees :Class 20 :Stakes for plants or trees (cite only marks filed before1.1.2017)Turnstiles:Class 9 :Class 7Turnstiles, automatic (cite only marks filed before1.1.2012)Cross search classes: 9, 11Distribution machines, automatic; vending machines :Class 9 :Distribution machines, automatic; vending machines(cite only marks filed before 1.1.2012)Door closers, electric; door openers, electric :Class 9 :IPD HKSARTrade Marks RegistryDoor closers, electric; door openers, electric (cite4
only marks filed before 1.1.2012)Electric arc cutting apparatus; electric arc welding apparatus; electricwelding apparatus; electrodes for welding machines; electroplatingmachines; galvanizing machines; soldering apparatus, electric;soldering irons, electric; soldering lamps:Class 9 :Electric arc cutting apparatus; electric arc weldingapparatus; electric welding apparatus; weldingelectrodes; electroplating apparatus; galvanizingapparatus; soldering apparatus, electric; solderingirons, electric (cite only marks filed before 1.1.2012)Class 11 :Soldering lamps (cite only marks filed before1.1.2012)Electrical apparatus for sealing plastics [packaging] :Class 9 :Electrical apparatus for sealing plastics [packaging](cite only marks filed before 1.1.2012)Elevator operating apparatus; lift operating apparatus :Class 9 :Elevator operating apparatus; lift operating apparatus(cite only marks filed before 1.1.2012)Fuel dispensing pumps for service stations; self-regulating fuel pumps :Class 9 :Class 8Fuel dispensing pumps for service stations;self-regulating fuel pumps (cite only marks filedbefore 1.1.2012)Cross search classes : 6, 9, 20, 28Flat irons :Class 9 :Flat irons, electric (cite only marks filed before1.1.2012)Handles for hand-operated hand tools; knife handles; scythe handles :IPD HKSARTrade Marks Registry5
Class 6 :Tool handles of metal; knife handles of metal; scythehandles of metal (cite only marks filed before1.1.2017)Class 20 :Tool handles, not of metal; knife handles, not ofmetal; scythe handles, not of metal (cite only marksfiled before 1.1.2017)Scrapers for skis :Class 28 :Class 9Scrapers for skis (cite only marks filed before1.1.2017)Cross search classes : 16, 17, 21, 35, 38, 40, 41, 42, 44Computer hardware, software and programmes :Class 16 :Computer manuals (books, instruction materials,publications and printed matter relating to computerprogramming and computers)Class 42 :Computer services, computer programmingEgg timers (sandglasses) :Class 21 :Egg timers (sandglasses) (cite only marks filed before4.4.2003)Fire hose :Class 17 :Fire hose (cite only marks filed before 1.1.2012)Optical lenses, spectacles :Class 42 :Optician services (cite only marks filed before4.4.2003)Class 44 :Optician servicesPhotographic apparatus and photographic slides, films :IPD HKSARTrade Marks Registry6
Class 16 :Photographs, photo albumsClass 40 :Photographic film processing, development andprinting of photographic film, photographicduplicatingPre-recorded films, video and audio tapes, discs, motion pictures :Class 41 :Production of films, radio/television/cable televisionprogrammes and motion pictures, live s;communications and data communications apparatus :Class 10telegraphic,Class 35 :Retail store services relating to telecommunicationsapparatus, telephones, communications apparatusClass 38 :Telecommunications servicesClass 42 :Retail store services relating to telecommunicationsapparatus, telephones, communications apparatus(cite only marks filed before 22.1.1998)Cross search classes: 5, 9Bracelets for medical purposes; anti-rheumatism rings; anti-rheumatismbracelets :Class 5 :Bracelets for medical purposes; anti-rheumatismrings; anti-rheumatism bracelets (cite only marksfiled before 1.1.2017)Ear plugs [ear protection devices] :Class 9 :IPD HKSARTrade Marks RegistryEar plugs (cite only marks filed before 1.1.2012)7
Class 11Cross search class: 9Socks, electrically heated :Class 9 :Class 12Socks, electrically heated (cite only marks filedbefore 1.1.2017)Cross search classes : 9, 35, 42Cigar lighters for automobiles :Class 9 :Cigar lighters for automobiles (cite only marks filedbefore 1.1.2012)Vehicles :Class 35 :Retail store services relating to vehiclesClass 42 :Retail store services relating to vehicles (cite onlymarks filed before 22.1.1998)Class 13No cross search requiredClass 14Cross search classes : 16, 20, 35, 42Jewellery cases [caskets], jewelry cases [caskets] :Class 20 :Jewellery cases [caskets], not of precious metal;jewelry cases [caskets], not of precious metal (citeonly marks filed before 1.1.2007)Jewellery; precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metalsor coated therewith, not included in other classes :IPD HKSARTrade Marks RegistryClass 35 :Retail store services relating to jewellery, preciousmetals and their alloys and goods in precious metalsor coated therewith, not included in other classesClass 42 :Retail store services relating to jewellery, preciousmetals and their alloys and goods in precious metalsor coated therewith, not included in other classes (cite8
only marks filed before 22.1.1998)Rosaries; chaplets :Class 16 :Rosaries; chaplets (cite only marks filed before1.1.2017)Class 15No cross search requiredClass 16Cross search classes : 6, 9, 35, 40, 41, 42Books :Class 35 :Retail store services relating to booksClass 42 :Retail store services relating to books (cite onlymarks filed before 22.1.1998)Books, publications, printed matter, magazines :Class 41 :Publication, publishing servicesBooks, instructional/training materials, printed matter :Class 41 :Education and training servicesComputer manuals (books, instruction materials, publications andprinted matter relating to computer programming and computers) :Class 9 :Computer hardware, software and programmesClass 42 :Computer services, computer programmingMoney clips :Class 6 :IPD HKSARTrade Marks RegistryMoney clips of common metal (cite only marks filedbefore 1.1.2007)9
Photographs, photo albums :Class 9 :Photographic apparatus and photographic slides,filmsClass 40 :Photographic film processing, development andprinting of photographic film, photographicduplicatingPostage meters for office use :Class 9 :Postage stamp meters (cite only marks filed before1.1.2012)Class 17No cross search requiredClass 18Cross search classes : 6, 14, 26, 35, 42Harness fittings :Class 14 :Harness fittings of precious metal (cite only marksfiled before 1.1.2007)Horse shoes, stirrups :Class 6 :Horse shoes of metal, stirrups of metal (cite onlymarks filed before 1.1.2007)Leather goods, purses, handbags, cases, wallets, umbrellas, travelgoods :IPD HKSARTrade Marks RegistryClass 35:Retail store services relating to leather goods, purses,handbags, cases, wallets, umbrellas, travel goodsClass 42:Retail store services relating to leather goods, purses,handbags, cases, wallets, umbrellas, travel goods(cite only marks filed before 22.1.1998)10
Purses, chain mesh purses :Class 14 :Purses of precious metal, chain mesh purses ofprecious metal (cite only marks filed before 1.1.2007)Reins for guiding children :Class 26 :Class 19Reins for guiding children (cite only marks filedbefore 1.1.2017)Cross search classes : 6, 20Armour-plating, not of metal (armor-plating, not of metal) :Class 6 :Armour-plating (armor-plating) (cite only marks filedbefore 1.1.2017)Flagpoles, not of metal :Class 20 :Flagpoles (cite only marks filed before 1.1.2017)Non-metallic buildings, non-metallic building materials, parts andfittings; refractory construction materials, not of metal :Class 6 :Class 20Metallic buildings, metallic building materials, partsand fittings; refractory construction materials ofmetalCross search classes : 6, 21, 37, 42Containers, not of metal, for storage or transport :Class 6 :Metal containers for storage or transportFurniture :Class 37 :IPD HKSARTrade Marks RegistryInterior decorating, interior refurbishment11
Class 42 :Interior designKnobs, not of metal :Class 21 :Knobs of porcelain (cite only marks filed before1.1.2012)Meat safes :Class 6 :Meat safes of metal; chests of metal for food (citeonly marks filed before 1.1.2017)Vice benches [furniture] :Class 6 :Class 21Vice benches of metal (cite only marks filed before1.1.2017)Cross search classes : 3, 6, 8, 9, 14, 16, 20, 26Baskets for domestic use; containers for household or kitchen use;kitchen containers; utensils for household purposes; kitchen utensils;epergnes; strainers; trays for domestic purposes; cabarets [trays] :Class 14 :Baskets of precious metal, for household purposes;household containers of precious metal; kitchencontainers of precious metal; household utensils ofprecious metal; kitchen utensils of precious metal;epergnes of precious metal; strainers of preciousmetal; trays of precious metal for householdpurposes; cabarets [trays] of precious metal (cite onlymarks filed before 1.1.2007)Boxes for sweetmeats :Class 14 :Boxes of precious metal for sweetmeats (cite onlymarks filed before 1.1.2007)Broom handles :IPD HKSARTrade Marks RegistryClass 6 :Broom handles of metal (cite only marks filed before1.1.2017)Class 20 :Broom handles, not of metal (cite only marks filedbefore 1.1.2017)12
Candelabra [candlesticks]; candlesticks; candle extinguishers; candlerings :Class 14 :Candelabra [candlesticks] of precious metal;candlesticks of precious metal; candle extinguishersof precious metal; candle rings of precious metal (citeonly marks filed before 1.1.2007)Coffee services; coffeepots, non-electric; saucers; tea balls; tea infusers;tea caddies; tea services; tea strainers; teapots :Class 14 :Coffee services of precious metal; coffeepots,non-electric, of precious metal; saucers of preciousmetal; tea balls of precious metal; tea infusers ofprecious metal; tea caddies of precious metal; teaservices of precious metal; tea strainers of preciousmetal; teapots of precious metal (cite only marks filedbefore 1.1.2007)Cruet stands for oil and vinegar; cruets; oil cruets; pepper pots; saltcellars; salt shakers; toothpick holders :Class 14 :Cruet stands of precious metal, for oil and vinegar;cruets of precious metal; oil cruets of precious metal;pepper pots of precious metal; salt cellars of preciousmetal; salt shakers of precious metal; toothpickholders of precious metal (cite only marks filed before1.1.2007)Cups; dishes; egg cups; goblets
Cross search list In examining applications for registration, we need to search the registry database for identical or similar earlier registered trade marks and applications for registration (see Chapters on Search and Scope of searches – relative grounds for refusal). The registry’s cross search list sets out, in principle, the classes in which we would normally search in respect of .
