Classification Detail
International Classification of the Figurative Elements of Marks (Vienna Classification) 7th Edition (VCL (7))
Basic Bibliographic Information
Status:
Operational
Type:
To Be Determined
Citation:
N/A
ISBN:
978-92-805-2167-2
Website:
Custodian:
World Intellectual Property Organization
Available Formats:
Print, online
Year Adopted:
2012
Year Published:
2013
Available Languages (besides English):
Français, Español, العربية, Pусский, 中文 Details...
Français
Classification de Vienne (Classification Internationale des Éléments Figuratifs des Marques), septième édition
ISBN:
978-92-805-2168-9
Español
Clasificación de Viena (Clasificación Internacional de los Elementos Figurativos de las Marcas), séptima edición
العربية
تصنيف فيينا
Pусский
Венская классификация (ВКЛ (7))
中文
维也纳分类 (VCL (7))
Availability:
Fully available in all of the languages above
Purpose of the Classification
Statistical Domains:
2.9 Science, technology and innovation
Purpose:
It is an international classification system used to classify the figurative elements of trademarks. The purpose is essentially to facilitate trademark anticipation searches and obviate substantial reclassification work when documents are exchanged at the international level.
Main Applications:
The registration of trademarks
Main Users:
National, regional and international intellectual property offices, trademark owners and representatives.
Methodology
Scope:
29 categories of figurative elements
Concept Being Classified:
inventions and other technical information
Statistical Units:
N/A
Main Principles:
Grouping figurative elements together according to criteria established within the Classification.
Classification Structure
Definition of Structure:
Level:
Level Name:
Code Format:
Number of Items:
Level 1
Categories
12
29 items
Level 2
Divisions
12.1
145 items
Level 3
Main Sections
12.1.1
806 items
Level 4
Auxiliary Sections
12.1.3
903 items
Remarks:
Main and auxiliary sections are at the same hierarchical level
Criteria for Definition of Levels:
The classification constitutes a hierarchical system the proceeds from the general to the particular, classifying figurative elements into categories, further divided into divisions and sections. Explanatory Notes have been introduced where appropriate.
Revision Information
Chronology of revisions/versions of the classification:
Year Adopted:
Title or Version Number:
Website:
Official Adopting Entity:
Committee of Experts of the Vienna Union
Coordinating Entity:
Committee of Experts of the Vienna Union
Next Review:
2016
Documenting Website:
Reason for Latest Revision:
In order to keep the classification up to date, a new edition is published every five years.
Supporting Documents
Coding Index Available:
Yes
Index Website:
Available Formats:
online
Training Materials and Other Documents:
N/A
Contact Information
Comments
The Classification has been established in English and French, both texts being equally authentic.