Subclasses of Design Class 26
| Subclass | Articles covered | Listed goods |
|---|---|---|
| 26-01 | Candlesticks and candelabra | 6 |
| 26-02 | Torches, hand lamps and lanterns | 10 |
| 26-03 | Public lighting fixtures, outdoor lighting, stage lightingIncluding outside lamps, stage lighting and searchlight projectors. | 11 |
| 26-04 | Luminous sources, electric or non-electricIncluding bulbs for electric lamps, luminous plaques and tubes, and candles. | 28 |
| 26-05 | Lamps, standard lamps, chandeliers, wall and ceiling lights, photographic and cinematographic projector lamps | 14 |
| 26-06 | Luminous devices for vehicles | 11 |
| 26-07 | Parts and accessories for lighting apparatus, not included in other classes or subclassesNot including luminous sources, electric or non-electric (Class 26-04). | 13 |
| 26-99 | Miscellaneous | 3 |
Open a subclass for its list of goods. A subclass ending in 99 is the miscellaneous one for the class.
Using Class 26 in a Design Application
The Designs Office classifies articles by the current edition of the Locarno Classification (rule 10(1), Designs Rules, 2001). The application in Form 1 must state the class and the article to which the design is applied.
- Name the article in the words of the list where they fit, and give the class and subclass.
- One application covers one class. To register the same design in another class of article, file a separate application in that class.
- If the class is in doubt, the Controller decides it, in consultation with the applicant where required.
Official documents behind this page
- WIPO, Locarno Classification, 15th EditionIn force from 1 January 2025: classes, subclasses, explanatory notes and the list of goods. Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which holds the copyright in the Classification.
- Designs Rules, 2001, rule 10(1), as substituted by the Designs (Amendment) Rules, 2021Articles are classified as per the current edition of the Locarno Classification published by WIPO.
- Designs Act, 2000, section 5(3), and Designs Rules, 2001, rule 11(2) and (3)A design is registered in one class; the application states the class and the article; the same design in another class needs a separate application.
Disclaimer: This guide is general information based on the law and notifications in force when it was last updated. It is not professional advice for your case — rates, thresholds and due dates change, so check the current position or speak to our CA team before you act on it.