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Table of Similar Goods and Services

Notes on similar group 1602

Official notes (CNIPA Table of Similar Goods and Services, 2026 text; J&C reference translation)

1. This similar group is similar to paper in 1601, and is cross-searched with fax paper and thermal paper in 0107 in the 10th and earlier editions;

2. copying paper (stationery) and carbon paper are similar to paper (stationery) and writing paper in 1605.

Practice notes (J&C)

This group covers tracing paper, carbon paper, copying paper (stationery), filter paper, electrocardiograph paper, fax paper, thermal paper, etc.; it does not include insulating paper. Official notes: this group is similar to paper in 1601 and is cross-searched with fax paper and thermal paper in 0107 in the 10th and earlier editions; copying paper (stationery) and carbon paper are similar to paper (stationery) in 1605. Insulating paper is in 1706 of Class 17 (practical tip). No additions or deletions to this group in 2026.

Applies to the 2026 edition · Published 2026-10-09 · Reviewed 2026-10-09

Data version: CNIPA Table of Similar Goods and Services, 2026 text (based on the 13th edition of the Nice Classification, NCL 13-2026, in force since 1 January 2026). Chinese terms, groups and numbers follow the official text; English and Spanish terms are taken from WIPO, while CNIPA-specific items (C numbers) carry reference translations, whose English was fully revised on 8 October 2026. NCL 13-2027 enters into force on 1 January 2027. Selected reference translations were revised on 13 October 2026.

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