NICE CLASSIFICATION · NCL 13-2026

Class 42 — Computer and Scientific Services

Every entry WIPO publishes for Class 42 (Computer and Scientific Services) in NCL 13-2026: 168 official indications, each with its basic number. Copy wording as printed rather than paraphrasing it — the USPTO ID Manual is built from this same list.

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Updated 2026-10-27

Official class heading

  • Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto
  • industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services
  • quality control and authentication services
  • design and development of computer hardware and software

Explanatory note

Class 42 includes mainly services provided by persons in relation to the theoretical and practical aspects of complex fields of activities, for example, scientific laboratory services, engineering, computer programming, architectural services or interior design.

This class includes, in particular

  • services of engineers and scientists who undertake evaluations, estimates, research and reports in the scientific and technological fields, including technological consultancy
  • computer and technology services for securing computer data and personal and financial information and for the detection of unauthorized access to data and information, for example, computer virus protection services, data encryption services, electronic monitoring of personally identifying information to detect identity theft via the internet
  • software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS)
  • scientific research services for medical purposes
  • architectural and urban planning services
  • certain design services, for example, industrial design, design of computer software and systems, interior design, packaging design, graphic arts design, dress designing
  • surveying (engineering)
  • oil, gas and mining exploration services

This class does not include, in particular

  • certain research services, for example, business research (Class 35), marketing research (Class 35), financial research (Class 36), research in the field of education (Class 41), genealogical research (Class 45), legal research (Class 45)
  • computerized file management (Class 35)
  • financial evaluation services (Class 36)
  • installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware (Class 37)
  • mining extraction, oil and gas drilling (Class 37)
  • sound engineering services (Class 41)
  • certain design services, for example, landscape design (Class 44)
  • medical and veterinary services (Class 44)
  • legal services (Class 45)

Every official entry in this class

The alphabetical list published by WIPO for NCL NCL 13-2026, in force from 2026-01-01. Each entry carries its basic number; wording listed under “Also accepted” is a synonym the registry accepts for the same entry. Use the wording as printed — it is the same list the USPTO ID Manual is built from.

168 official services entries for this class
Basic No.IndicationAlso accepted
0007chemical analysis
0008analysis for oil-field exploitation
0011architectural services*
0017bacteriological research
0030chemistry services
0031chemical research
0036architectural consultancy
0038drafting construction plans
0040technological research
0042oil-well testing
0045cosmetic research
0048design of interior decor
0049industrial design
0050packaging design
0058material testing
0061conducting technical project studies
0062geological surveys
0063oil-field surveys
0064engineering*
0076providing meteorological information
0079land surveying
0083computer rental
0090computer programming
0095oil prospecting
0096research in the field of physics
0101mechanical research
0109textile testing
0118geological prospecting
0119geological research
0132authenticating works of art
0136calibration [measuring]
0139computer software design
0140updating of computer software
0141consultancy in the design and development of computer hardware
0142dress designing
0144graphic arts design
0157quality control
0159rental of computer software
0161research and development of new products for others
0165styling [industrial design]
0167underwater exploration
0175recovery of computer data
0176maintenance of computer software
0177computer system analysis
0190biological research
0192urban planning
0193surveying [engineering]
0194computer system design
0195vehicle roadworthiness testing
0197duplication of computer programs
0198conversion of data or documents from physical to electronic media
0199creating and maintaining websites for others
0200hosting computer websites
0201installation of computer software
0202cloud seeding
0203conversion of computer programs and data, other than physical conversion
0204computer software consultancy
0205rental of web servers
0206computer virus protection services
0207consultancy in the field of energy-saving
0208scientific research in the field of environmental protection
0209providing search engines for the internet
0210digitization of documents [scanning]
0211handwriting analysis [graphology]
0212providing scientific information, advice and consultancy relating to carbon offsetting
0213quality evaluation of standing timber
0214quality evaluation of wool
0215monitoring of computer system operation by remote access
0216water analysis
0217scientific laboratory services
0218energy auditing
0219website design consultancy
0220software as a service [SaaS]
0221information technology [IT] support services [troubleshooting of software]
0222scientific research
0223server hosting
0224clinical trials
0225off-site data backup
0226electronic data storage
0227providing information relating to computer technology and programming via a website
0228cartography services
0229providing virtual computer systems through cloud computing
0231technological consultancy
0232computer technology consultancy
0233telecommunications technology consultancy
0234weather forecasting
0235computer security consultancy
0236technical writing
0237interior design
0238unlocking of mobile telephonesunlocking of cell phones
0239monitoring of computer systems to detect breakdowns
0240creating and designing website-based indexes of information for others [information technology services]
0241internet security consultancy
0242data security consultancy
0243data encryption services
0244monitoring of computer systems for detecting unauthorized access or data breach
0245electronic monitoring of personally identifying information to detect identity theft via the internet
0246electronic monitoring of credit card activity to detect fraud via the internet
0247software development in the framework of software publishing
0248platform as a service [PaaS]
0249development of computer platforms
0250business card design
0251scientific and technological research in the field of natural disasters
0252exploration services in the field of the oil, gas and mining industries
0253scientific and technological research relating to patent mapping
0254research in the field of building construction
0255research in the field of telecommunications technology
0256research in the field of welding
0257medical research
0258graphic design of promotional materials
0259rental of meters for the recording of energy consumption
0260user authentication services using technology for e-commerce transactions
0261user authentication services using single sign-on technology for online software applications
0262writing of computer code
0263telecommunication network security consultancy
0264design of costumes
0265design of show scenery
0266design of prototypes
0267design of computer-simulated models
0268cartographic or thermographic measurement services by drone
0269mining of cryptocurrencycryptomining
0270research in the field of excavation
0271computer graphic design for video projection mapping
0272digital forensic investigations in the field of computer crimes
0273technological consultancy services for digital transformation
0274rental of data centre facilitiesrental of data center facilities
0275providing geographic information
0276providing online geographic maps, not downloadable
0277artificial intelligence consultancy
0278research in the field of artificial intelligence technology
0279user authentication services using blockchain technology
0280geotechnical investigations
0281geological test drilling
0282development of video and computer games
0283quantum computing
0284culturing of cells for scientific research purposes
0285computer programming services for data processing
0286software engineering services for data processing
0287logo design services
0288golf course design
0289providing scientific information, advice and consultancy relating to net zero emissions
0290scientific research in the field of genetics
0291inspection services for new and used vehicles before sale
0292archaeological excavation
0293testing and analysis of goods being imported or exported for quarantine clearance purposes
0294rental of telescopes
0295blockchain as a service [BaaS]
0296hosting virtual environments
0297rental of scientific microscopes
0298neuromorphic engineering
0299rental of user-programmable humanoid robots, not configured
0300providing online non-downloadable computer software
0301providing online non-downloadable computer software for minting non-fungible tokens [NFTs]
0302computer programming of smart contracts on a blockchain
0303hosting software platforms for virtual reality-based work collaboration
0304digitization of photographs [scanning]
0305rental of smartglasses
0306drug screening for forensic purposes
0307forensic pathological examination services
0308pathological testing for forensic purposes
0309design of chips [integrated circuits]
0310energy performance testing of buildings
0311electronic storage of cryptocurrency
0312acoustic measuring services
0313laboratory services for biomanufacturing
0314paternity testing
0315artificial intelligence as a service [AIaaS]
0316veterinary research

3 synonym wording(s) are listed alongside their entries above.

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