3801 Radio and television broadcasting (Class 38 similar group): items and numbers

Notes on similar group 3801

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

This similar group is similar to satellite transmission in 3802.

Practice notes (J&C)

This group has only radio broadcasting, television broadcasting, cable-television broadcasting, wireless broadcasting and news-agency services. Official note: this group is similar to satellite transmission in 3802. Programme production is in 4105 of Class 41, and advertising is in 3501 of Class 35 (the 2026 note to Class 38 makes clear that online, radio and television advertising are all in Class 35) (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
38	3801	380021	有线电视播放	cable television broadcasting
38	3801	380003	无线电广播	radio broadcasting
38	3801	380005	电视播放	television broadcasting
38	3801	380012	新闻社服务	news agency services
38	3801	380048	无线广播	wireless broadcasting