INTERNATIONAL CLASS 13

(Firearms)

GENERAL SCOPE OF CLASS 13: Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks.

RELATED INTERNATIONAL CLASS
8	Gunsmith tools
9	Telescopic gun sights
20	Gun display & storage cabinets

IDENTIFICATION/CLASSIFICATION OF GOODS GUIDELINES

(1) Broad identifications are generally acceptable. An example is “ammunition.” In re Dynamit Nobel AG, 169 USPQ 499 (TTAB 1971)

(2) As a general rule, closely related goods, such as gun slings, ammunition belts, and gun racks for cars and trucks, are included in International Class 13. Exceptions frequently encountered are telescopic gun sights which are International Class 9 and gun display and storage cabinets which are considered furniture in International Class 20.

(3) Also included in I.C. 13 are firearm carriers, such as military tanks and bombers.

DESCRIPTIVE TERMINOLOGY

· Cherry bombs

· Bullets

· Guns

· Hand guns

INDEFINITE TERMINOLOGY

Firearms

NOTE: would cover both small handguns and military cannon which are rarely, if ever, produced by the same entity.

REGISTERED TRADEMARKS

MAGNUM

WINCHESTER

There are no trademark issues peculiar to this Class that would not ordinarily be found in the general examination of applications.