4217 Architectural design and consultancy (Class 42 similar group): items and numbers

Notes on similar group 4217

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

Architectural drafting is similar to engineering drawing in 4209.

Practice notes (J&C)

This group is architectural services, architectural consultancy, architectural drafting, interior-decoration design, development of construction projects, etc. Official note: architectural drafting is similar to engineering drawing in 4209. In 2026 “architectural services” was changed to “architectural services*”. Building construction is in 3702 of Class 37, and real-estate developers should also consider 3604 of Class 36 and 3702 of Class 37 (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
42	4217	420254	建筑领域的研究	research in the field of building construction
42	4217	420265	演出用布景设计	design of show scenery
42	4217	420288	高尔夫球场设计	golf course design
42	4217	420036	建筑学咨询	architectural consultancy
42	4217	420011	建筑学服务*	architectural services*
42	4217	420038	建筑制图	drafting construction plans
42	4217	C420013	建设项目的开发	development of construction projects
42	4217	420048	室内装饰设计	design of interior decor
42	4217	420237	室内设计	interior design