Deciphering Class 34 of Nice classification for trademarks: 

Trademark Class 34 is one of 45 NICE classifications used to identify and classify products and/or services.

Class 34 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 34 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 34 class header includes: Tobacco; smokers' articles; matches.

Famous brands protected on class 34: 

• BiC Company

• Philip Morris International Inc.

• Altria Group, Inc.

• British American Tobacco plc

• China National Tobacco Company

• Japan Tobacco International

• orillard Tobacco Company

• Zippo Manufacturing Company

• Imperial Brands plc

• Oliva Cigar Co.

Trademark Class 34 includes, in particular:

• Tobacco substitutes that are not meant for medical use.

Trademark Class 34 does not include:

• While Class 34 includes tobacco, cigarettes without tobacco used for medical purposes fall under Class 5.

Changes in the nice classification relating to trademark goods on Class 34

There were no recent changes made to the Nice Classification classification of goods in Class 34. 

Trademark Class 34 and the Metaverse:

The Metaverse is a hybrid technology 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. Tobacco companies will likely start registering their Trademarks on Class 34 in the Metaverse in order to sell their products to be consumed and used by 3D avatars.

Understanding the main elements of Class 34: 

Class 34 in Nice Classification is divided into the subsections below:

Trademark Class 34 - Subsection 1 – 

 Absorbent paper for tobacco pipes

Trademark Class 34 - Subsection 2 – 

 Chewing tobacco

Trademark Class 34 - Subsection 3 – 

Cigarettes containing tobacco substitutes, not for medical purposes

Trademark Class 34 - Subsection 4 – 

Flavorings, other than essential oils, for tobacco/flavorings, other than essential oils, for tobacco

Trademark Class 34 - Subsection 5 – 

Pipe cleaners for tobacco pipes

Trademark Class 34 - Subsection 6 – 

Pipe racks for tobacco pipes

Trademark Class 34 - Subsection 7 – 

Spittoons for tobacco users

Trademark Class 34 - Subsection 8 – 

Tobacco

Trademark Class 34 - Subsection 9 – 

Tobacco jars

Trademark Class 34 - Subsection 10– 

Tobacco pipes

Trademark Class 34 - Subsection 11 – 

Tobacco pouches