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Table of Similar Goods and Services

Notes on similar group 4105

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

1. The services in the different parts of this similar group are not similar to one another;

2. Part (1) is cross-searched with calligraphy services in Part (2) in the 11th and earlier editions and with 4219, 4222 and 4223 in the 7th and earlier editions;

3. Part (6) is similar to 3911;

4. Part (7) is cross-searched with provision of museum facilities (performances, exhibitions) in Part (3) in the 11th and earlier editions;

5. film distribution is similar to distribution of videotapes in 4104;

6. rental of snorkelling equipment is similar to 3907, and is cross-searched with rental of divers' personal equipment and rental of diving equipment in Part (3) of 4105 in the 8th and earlier editions;

7. rental of lighting apparatus for theatres or television studios is similar to rental of lighting apparatus in 4306.

Practice notes (J&C)

This group is the largest in Class 41, with eight parts that are not similar to one another: (1) programme production, entertainment information, record rental, photography, translation, dubbing, etc.; (2) entertainment services, performances, amusement parks, nightclubs, online games, etc.; (3) sports facilities, fitness clubs, rental of sports equipment; (4) toy rental; (5) rental of game apparatus; (6) tour-guide services (similar to 3911, note 3); (7) museums, parks, botanical gardens, planetariums; (8) drone light-show performances (part added in 2026).

Additions in 2026: sports-commentary services, rental of handheld electronic dictionaries, rental of pocket electronic translators, provision of rage rooms for entertainment, rental of machines for physical exercises, rental of paddleboards and drone light-show performances. When filing in this group, check part by part, as one part does not cover the others (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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Class Group Item No. Chinese English
41 4105(一) 410019 电影胶片出租 rental of motion pictures
41 4105(一) 410008 电影摄影棚服务 movie studio services
41 4105(七) 410062 提供博物馆设施 providing museum facilities
41 4105(一) 410097 作曲 music composition services
41 4105(二) 410027 综艺表演 presentation of variety shows
41 4105(一) 410103 新闻记者服务 news reporters services
41 4105(二) 410098 夜总会娱乐服务 nightclub services [entertainment]
41 4105(二) 410028 管弦乐团 orchestra services
41 4105(二) 410003 游乐园服务 amusement park services
41 4105(三) 410193 私人健身教练服务 personal trainer services [fitness training]
41 4105(一) 410100 摄影报道 photographic reporting
41 4105(一) 410101 摄影 photography
41 4105(二) 410060 筹划聚会(娱乐) party planning [entertainment]
41 4105(一) 410196 音乐制作 production of music
41 4105(一) 410026 广播和电视节目制作 production of radio and television programmes
41 4105(二) 410095 提供卡拉OK服务 karaoke services
41 4105(一) 410200 提供不可下载的在线音乐 providing online music, not downloadable
41 4105(一) 410201 提供不可下载的在线视频 providing online videos, not downloadable
41 4105(三) 410035 提供体育设施 providing sports facilities
41 4105(一) 410025 收音机和电视机出租 rental of radio and television sets
41 4105(一) 410015 无线电文娱节目 radio entertainment
41 4105(一) 410063 录音棚服务 recording studio services
41 4105(二) 410014 提供娱乐设施 providing recreation facilities
41 4105(二) 410064 提供关于消遣活动的信息 providing information relating to recreational activities
41 4105(一) 410085 音响设备出租 rental of audio equipment