Table of Similar Goods and Services
1008 Orthopaedic, corrective and walking aids
Notes on similar group 1008
Official notes (CNIPA Table of Similar Goods and Services, 2026 text; J&C reference translation)
1. This similar group is cross-searched with maternity belts in 1004 in the 10th and earlier editions;
2. orthopaedic bandages for joints, elastic bandages other than for dressings, suspensory bandages, orthopaedic knee bandages, orthopaedic plaster bandages, slings (supporting bandages) and supporting bandages are similar to bandages for dressings and surgical shoulder bandages in 0506, and are cross-searched with sanitary bandages in 0506 in the 10th and earlier editions and bandages in 0506 in the 8th and earlier editions;
3. kinesiology tape and sports tape are similar to skin film for sports tape in Part (2) of 0506.
Practice notes (J&C)
This group covers orthopaedic articles, orthopaedic shoes, orthopaedic bandages, supporting bandages, crutches, walking frames, kinesiology tape, etc. Official notes: orthopaedic bandages and supporting bandages are similar to bandages for dressings in 0506; kinesiology tape and sports tape are similar to skin film for sports tape in 0506; this group is cross-searched with maternity belts in 1004 in the 10th and earlier editions.
In 2026, smart canes for the visually impaired and walking frames for medical use were added. Sports protective gear (knee pads, wrist guards) is in 2809 of Class 28, orthopaedic insoles are in this group, and ordinary insoles are in Class 25 (practical tip).
Applies to the 2026 edition · Published 2026-10-09 · Reviewed 2026-10-09
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