Classification of goods and services

(1) For the purposes of trade mark, certification mark and collective mark applications made under the Act, goods and services are classified in accordance with Schedule III. Schedule III. (2) For the purposes of classifying goods and services in accordance with Schedule III, reference shall be had to the International Classification of Goods and Services for the purposes of the registration of marks under the Nice Agreement of 15 June 1957 (8th Edition) including the explanatory notes and lists of goods and services published therein. Schedule III. Trade Marks 35 (3) In the event of the aforesaid 8th Edition of the International Classification of Goods and Services, being amended by the World Intellectual Property Organisation at any future stage, the Registrar shall publish such amendments in the Journal of Intellectual Property and shall, to the extent that amendments necessitate an amendment of Schedule III to these Rules, so amend Schedule III and publish such amendment. Schedule III. (4) If any doubt arises as to the class in which any particular description of goods or services belongs, the matter shall be determined by the Registrar.