Deciphering Class 33 of Nice classification for trademarks: 

Trademark Class 33 is one of 45 Nice Classifications used to identify and classify products and/or services.

Class 33 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.

Class 33 for trademarks header: 

The Nice Class Headings describe in very broad terms the nature of the goods or services contained in each class. The Class 33 class header includes: alcoholic beverages with the exception of beer.

Famous brands protected on Class 33: 

  • LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton

  • Tito’s Handmade Vodka

  • Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc.

  • Armand de Brignac.

  • Anheuser-Busch InBev

  • Altria Group

  • Kweichow Moutai

  • Diageo Plc

  • Pernod Ricard

  • Bacardi Limited

Trademark Class 33 includes, in particular:

  • Alcoholic beverages.

Trademark Class 33 does not include:

While Class 33 includes alcoholic beverages; Beer and alcoholic beverages are under Class 32. In addition, This Class does not include medicinal beverages, as it falls under Class 5.

Changes in the nice classification relating to trademark goods on Class 33

There were no changes to the goods in Class 33.

Trademark Class 33 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.

Alcohol and spirits companies will likely start registering their Trademark on Class 33 in the Metaverse to be sold as beverages and bottles and consumed by 3D avatars.

Understanding the main elements of Class 33: 

Class 33 in Nice Classification is divided into the subsections below:

Trademark Class 33 - Subsection 1 – 

Preparations for Making Alcoholic Beverages;

  • Alcoholic Essences.

  • Alcoholic Extracts.

  • Fruit Extracts, Alcoholic.

  • Alcoholic Beverages (Except Beer).

Trademark Class 33 - Subsection 2 – 

Wine;

  • Fortified Wines.

  • Sparkling Wines.

  • Cider.

Trademark Class 33 - Subsection 3 – 

Pre-Mixed Alcoholic Beverages.

Trademark Class 33 - Subsection 4 – 

 Spirits and Liquors.

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