1616 Drawing instruments for office use, painting instruments (Class 16 similar group): items and numbers

Notes on similar group 1616

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

This similar group is similar to rules (measuring instruments), compasses for measuring, measuring instruments, rulers (measuring), graduated rulers, T-squares for measuring, set squares for measuring and right-angle rulers for measuring in 0905 and 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 and compasses (measuring instruments) in 0905 in the 10th and earlier editions.

Practice notes (J&C)

This group covers compasses for drawing, set squares, French curves, drafting rulers, pantographs, etc. Official note: this group is similar to rules (measuring instruments), compasses for measuring, graduated rulers, etc. in 0905 and to stationery in 1611. Measuring-instrument companies should file in both groups (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	1616	160297	绘图用直角板	squares for drawing
16	1616	160096	绘图用圆规	compasses for drawing
16	1616	160125	绘画仪器	drawing instruments
16	1616	160298	绘图用丁字尺	T-squares for drawing
16	1616	160107	曲线板	French curves
16	1616	160208	比例绘图仪（绘图器械）	pantographs [drawing instruments]
16	1616	160234	制图尺	drawing rulers
16	1616	C160098	比例尺	scale rules
16	1616	160069	绘图用直角尺	square rulers for drawing
16	1616	160184	画图用描图针	tracing needles for drawing purposes