Direct answer
China’s current Trademark Law permits a single application for the same mark across more than one class of goods. Permission to combine classes does not mean that every product belongs in one application or that one filing covers all future business. The applicant must still describe the goods or services accurately, check the current classification materials and assess conflict risk.
What the law and guide actually say
Article 22 of the 2019-amended Trademark Law allows one application to cover multiple classes of goods for the same trademark. The 2026 revised law, which takes effect on 1 January 2027, also contains a multi-class provision. Neither text supplies a business-specific list of classes. CNIPA’s classification guidance should be used with current classification and examination material to decide how the actual products and services are described.
Build a class-by-class brief
List current products, concrete launches and any distinct services. For each, record what customers buy and how it is sold. Compare the Chinese descriptions proposed for each class with official materials. Ask whether the mark is identical across all classes, whether any class has a different owner or usage plan, and whether a conflict in one class would affect the preferred filing structure. A multi-class format is an administrative option; the decision also depends on search results, documents, cost and case management.
Do not copy another company’s class list merely because it sells a related product. Nor should a brand use the number of classes as a proxy for strength of protection. Give the China professional a product matrix and ask for an application design with reasons for inclusion or exclusion. Fees and current online form behavior should be verified at the time of submission rather than copied from a dated article.
Official sources and scope
As checked on 2 November 2026, the 2019-amended Trademark Law is the current statutory text. The 2026 revised Trademark Law has been enacted but takes effect on 1 January 2027. For a matter crossing that date, check the applicable rule and final implementing measures. This is ChanYond’s independent explanation of public sources, not an official CNIPA statement or advice on a particular mark.
Primary topic sources checked 2 November 2026: CNIPA public-service guide; CNIPA goods and services classification guidance