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Table of Similar Goods and Services

Notes on similar group 2001

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

1. This similar group is similar to wooden furniture partitions, tabletops and furniture doors in 2012, and is cross-searched with metal display racks in 0611 in the 9th and earlier editions and portable playpens for babies in 2003 in the 8th and earlier editions;

2. trolleys (furniture) are similar to carts in 1206;

3. massage beds are similar to beds for medical use, air mattresses for medical use and hospital beds in 1004;

4. baby walkers are similar to baby carriages and reclining baby carriages in 1206, and are cross-searched with folding baby carriages and lightweight baby carriages in 1206 in the 10th and earlier editions;

5. food cupboards are cross-searched with metal food cabinets and metal meat-safes in 0611 in the 10th and earlier editions.

Practice notes (J&C)

This is the largest group in Class 20: tables and chairs, beds, cabinets, sofas, bookshelves, cots, office furniture, massage beds, baby walkers, etc. Official notes: this group is similar to wooden furniture partitions, tabletops and furniture doors in 2012; trolleys (furniture) are similar to carts in 1206; massage beds are similar to beds for medical use in 1004; baby walkers are similar to baby carriages in 1206.

In 2026, meditation stools and altars (furniture) were added. A furniture brand's prior search should include 2012; cushions and pillows for furniture are in 2013, mirrors and picture frames are in 2004, and furniture rental is in 4306 of Class 43 (practical tip).

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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