Deciphering Class 23 of Nice classification for trademarks: 

Trademark Class 23 is one of 45 NICE classifications used to identify and classify products and/or services.

Class 23 for trademarks a brief description: 

The Nice Classification (NCL) is an international categorization of goods and services used for trademark registration that was created by the Nice Agreement (1957). The Classification contains 34 different types of goods and 11 different types of services.

This article will decipher Class 23 of the Nice Classification, which mainly includes yarns and threads for textile use.

Class 23 for trademarks header: 

Yarns and threads for textile use.

Class 23 trademark application Owners

• Ralph Lauren Corporation.

• Tirotex Co.

• American & Efird (A&E).

• Milliken & Company.

• Albany International.

• Prada S.p.A.

• PVH Corp.

• Lakshmi Mills Company.

• Ningbo Toway Import and Export Co., Ltd.

• Econyl Company.

Trademark Class 23 includes in particular:

• Fiberglass, elastic, rubber, and plastic threads for textile use;

• Threads for embroidery, darning, and sewing, including those of metal;

• Spun silk, spun cotton, spun wool.

Trademark Class 23 does not include, in particular:

• Threads for specific uses, such as identification threads for electric wires, are under TM Class 9; surgical threads are under TM Class 10; threads of precious metal being jewelry are under TM Class 14;

• All threads not for textile use are classified according to the material of which they are made, such as threads for binding of metal is classified under TM Class 6,  threads for binding not of metal are under TM Class 22, elastic threads, threads of rubber or plastic can be found under TM Class 17, and fiberglass threads under TM Class 21.

Changes in the nice classification relating to trademark goods on Class 23

There were no changes to the goods on Class 23.

Trademark Class 23 and the Metaverse:

The Metaverse is a technology hybrid that combines virtual and augmented reality and video to allow users to "live" within a digital universe. Advocates of the Metaverse envision its users working, playing, and staying connected with friends through activities ranging from music events and conferences to virtual world travel.

Textile, yarn, and wool companies will most likely start registering their Trademarks on Class 23 in the Metaverse to be sold as textiles to be sold and used by 3D avatars.

Understanding the main elements of Class 23: 

Class 23 in Nice classification is divided into the subsections below:

Trademark Class 23 - Subsections 

YARNS AND THREADS:

• Chenille yarn

• Coir thread and yarn

• Cotton thread and yarn

• Darning thread and yarn

• Elastic thread and yarn for textile use

• Embroidery thread and yarn

• Fiberglass thread for textile use/fiberglass thread for textile use

• Hemp thread and yarn

• Jute thread and yarn

• Linen thread and yarn

• Rayon thread and yarn

• Rubber thread for textile use

• Sewing thread and yarn

• Sewing thread and yarn

• Spun cotton

• Spun thread and yarn

• Spun wool / worsted

• Spun silk

• Thread of metal for embroidery

• Threads of plastic materials for textile use

• Woolen thread and yarn

• Yarn* / thread*