IPC Class
A44 HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
Classification Context
- Section:
- HUMAN NECESSITIES
- Class:
- HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
Description
Class A44 encompasses small personal accessories and ornamental items worn on the body or clothing. It covers haberdashery articles such as buttons, buckles, clasps, fasteners, and trimmings, as well as jewelry including rings, brooches, pendants, and similar adornments. The classification includes both the articles themselves and methods of manufacture specific to these small, decorative or functional items. Related subclasses address specific material compositions, manufacturing techniques, and functional designs within these product categories.
Related Keywords
HABERDASHERY
2 direct subcodes
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Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filings, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
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