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Table of Similar Goods and Services

Notes on similar group 0608

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

1. This similar group is cross-searched with metal bolts (latches) in 0603 in the 10th and earlier editions;

2. goods protected across similar groups: ironmongery (0607, 0608, 0609), small items of metal hardware (0607, 0608, 0609);

3. metal door handles and spherical metal knobs are cross-searched with metal handle caps in 0609 in the 9th and earlier editions;

4. copper rings and metal door knockers are similar to metal rings in 0607.

Practice notes (J&C)

This group covers metal hinges, door bolts, door handles, window pulleys, metal castors for furniture, metal safety chains, etc. Official notes: the cross-group protected goods “ironmongery” and “small items of metal hardware” (0607, 0608, 0609); copper rings and metal door knockers are similar to metal rings in 0607; this group is cross-searched with metal bolts (latches) in 0603 in the 10th and earlier editions.

Furniture-hardware companies should search both sides: non-metal furniture fittings are in 2012 of Class 20, locks are in 0610, and electronic locks are in 0920 of Class 9 (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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