1614 Pens and writing instruments (Class 16 similar group): items and numbers

Notes on similar group 1614

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

1. This similar group is similar to stationery, school supplies (stationery) and office stationery in 1611, and is cross-searched with office requisites except furniture in 1611 in the 11th and earlier editions;

2. writing materials are similar to Part (1) of 1605 and 1612;

3. brush pens (stationery) are similar to flat brushes in 2107;

4. pens with a stylus tip for operating touchscreen devices (writing instruments) are similar to styluses for touchscreens in 0901.

Practice notes (J&C)

This group covers fountain pens, pencils, ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils, nibs, artists' brushes, brush pens (stationery), pens with a stylus tip for operating touchscreen devices, etc. Official notes: this group is similar to stationery in 1611; writing materials are similar to Part (1) of 1605 and 1612; brush pens (stationery) are similar to flat brushes in 2107; pens with a stylus tip are similar to styluses for touchscreens in 0901.

A stationery brand's prior search should include 1605, 1611 and 1612; stylus-pen companies also file in 0901 of Class 9 (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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Class	Group	Item No.	Chinese	English
16	1614	C160092	笔套	pen caps
16	1614	C160096	白板笔	whiteboard markers
16	1614	160342	毛笔	writing brushes
16	1614	160343	书写工具	writing instruments
16	1614	160136	书写材料	writing materials