⚙️ Nice Class 7: Machines & Motors
The EUIPO register holds 175,687 trademarks in Class 7, the class for machines, machine tools, motors and engines (as of July 2026). (as of July 2026).
175,687
Marks in the EU register
103,601
Registered with the EUIPO
+18 %
Growth 2020–2024
55 %
Word mark share
Class 7 is the class of powered technology: it covers machines, machine tools, motors and engines, from industrial robots to food processors. The EUIPO register holds 175,687 trademarks in Class 7, of which 103,601 are registered (as of July 2026, EUIPO register data). The class is growing strongly: new registrations rose from 7,963 in 2020 to 9,430 in 2024, an 18 percent increase, with another 9,434 added in 2025. If you picture heavy industry when you hear Class 7, think again: the top filers are home appliance groups. LG Electronics leads with 1,226 trademarks, closely followed by BSH Hausgeräte with 1,163, ahead of Arçelik (350), Electrolux (279) and Black & Decker (270). The reason: washing machines, dishwashers and food processors count as machines under the classification. And 55 percent of trademarks in Class 7 are word marks, so the name does most of the work here.
What belongs in Class 7?
Class 7 covers machines, machine tools, motors and engines, in short everything that works under its own power. Typical examples: washing machines and dishwashers, food processors and blenders, power tools such as drills and cordless screwdrivers, pumps, compressors, agricultural machinery, industrial robots and production lines. Important distinctions: hand-operated tools belong in Class 8, electronics, sensors and control software in Class 9, heating, cooking and refrigeration apparatus in Class 11, and vehicles in Class 12. What matters is not your industry but a simple question: does the product have its own drive?
Typical examples: Machines, machine tools, motors (not for vehicles)
New EUIPO registrations per year in Class 7
Most active applicants in Class 7
| # | Applicant | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lg Electronics Inc | 1,226 |
| 2 | Bsh Hausgeräte Gmbh | 1,163 |
| 3 | Arçelik Anonim Sirketi | 350 |
| 4 | Aktiebolaget Electrolux | 279 |
| 5 | The Black & Decker Corporation | 270 |
| 6 | Techtronic Cordless Gp | 221 |
| 7 | Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 210 |
| 8 | Ksb Se & Co Kgaa | 197 |
| 9 | Illinois Tool Works Inc | 191 |
| 10 | Claas Kgaa Mbh | 182 |
Word mark or figurative mark?
Often combined with
When in doubt, do not file Class 7 in isolation: in practice it is most often combined with Class 9 (electronics, sensors, software), Class 11 (heating, cooking and refrigeration apparatus) and Class 37 (maintenance, repair, installation). Think about where your product range is heading before you file, because the list of goods and services cannot be extended later. If your name is distinctive, prioritise a word mark: 55 percent of trademarks in Class 7 are word marks, and in a technical market the name carries more weight than the logo. And search the register thoroughly first, because LG Electronics (1,226 trademarks) and BSH Hausgeräte (1,163) make this class home to two extremely active filers.
Common mistakes with Class 7
The most common mistake around Class 7 is mixing it up with Class 8: a cordless screwdriver is a powered tool and belongs in Class 7, while the manual screwdriver next to it sits in Class 8. If you plan a tool range with both and file only one class, half your product line goes unprotected. Second mistake: forgetting the smart side. Modern machines ship with apps, sensors and control software, and those fall under Class 9, not Class 7. Third, many founders overlook the service business: maintenance, repair and installation belong in Class 37. In machinery, a large share of revenue often comes from service, and without Class 37 that side of the brand has no trademark protection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What belongs in Nice Class 7?
Class 7 covers machines, machine tools, motors and engines: washing machines, dishwashers and food processors, power tools, pumps, agricultural machinery and industrial robots. Rule of thumb: if the product has its own drive, it usually belongs in Class 7. Hand-operated tools fall under Class 8 instead, and vehicles under Class 12.
Why do home appliance makers lead Class 7?
According to EUIPO register data (as of July 2026), the top filers in this class are LG Electronics with 1,226 and BSH Hausgeräte with 1,163 trademarks, ahead of Arçelik (350), Electrolux (279) and Black & Decker (270). Washing machines, dishwashers and food processors count as machines under the classification, which is why appliance groups dominate rather than traditional machine builders.
Does my power tool go in Class 7 or Class 8?
It depends on the drive: powered tools such as drills and cordless screwdrivers belong in Class 7, while hand-operated tools such as screwdrivers, pliers and saws sit in Class 8. If your tool brand covers both product types, file both classes, otherwise part of your range stays unprotected.
Which classes are typically combined with Class 7?
Most often Class 9 for electronics, sensors and control software, Class 11 for heating, cooking and refrigeration apparatus, and Class 37 for maintenance, repair and installation. A maker of smart kitchen machines with its own app and repair service covers the typical gaps with 7, 9 and 37.
Sources
EUIPO – European Union Intellectual Property Office: register data on EU trade marks and international registrations with EU protection, as of July 2026.
WIPO – Nice Classification: class definitions and headings (11th edition).
Methodology: own analysis by markencheck.ai; counted per filing entity, name variants merged.
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