Q: Regarding trademark class 16, are books only referred to as books.
In trademark class 16, do any of the below or any other terms refer to books (as some of these are components of books/another way of referring to books) or is it only when it's written as “books, coloring books, comic books, writing or drawing books etc.”
paper, copy paper, paper goods, printed matter, printed materials, printed publications, stationary, writing paper, printed drawings (for coloring books), paper, cardboard and products made from these materials and not included in other classes.
Thank you.
A:
In trademark class 16, "books" can indeed be described using various terms, and many of the items you've listed could potentially overlap with or include books depending on context.
"Printed matter," "printed materials," and "printed publications" are broader terms that encompass books along with other printed items. These terms could cover books, but they're not exclusively referring to books - they also include magazines, newsletters, and other published materials. When filing for trademark protection specifically for books, it's generally better to use the explicit term "books" or specific types of books (like "coloring books" or "comic books").
Terms like "paper goods" or "paper products" are too broad and primarily refer to the raw materials or basic paper items rather than completed books. Similarly, "stationery" and "writing paper" are distinct categories that don't typically include books. For the most precise trademark protection of books, you should use specific book-related terms rather than relying on broader categories that might include books as a subset.
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