Paper lunch bags 016-2171

Paper lunch bags are in Class 16 because the primary function of paper bags is as packaging materials, which is included in the Nice Alphabetical List, 'bags [envelopes, pouches] of paper or plastics, for packaging.' While paper lunch bags may have multiple uses (e.g., for holding lunches, arts and craft projects, etc.), the paper packaging purpose justifies classification in Class 16. However, note that 'Lunch bags not of paper' are classified in Class 21 as household containers for food because they are analogous to 'lunchboxes' in Class 21 of the Nice Alphabetical List entry.