Illinois § 50
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 50, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50.
Classification. The Secretary shall by rule establish a classification of goods and services for convenience of administration of this Act, but not to limit or extend the applicant's or registrant's rights, and a single application for registration of a mark may include any or all goods upon which, or services with which, the mark is actually being used and which are comprised in a single class. In no event shall a single application include goods or services upon which the mark is being used and which fall within different classes. To the extent practical, the classification of goods and services should conform to the classification adopted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Classification of Goods Class Title 1 Chemicals 2 Paints 3 Cosmetics and cleaning preparations 4 Lubricants and fuels 5 Pharmaceuticals 6 Metal goods 7 Machinery 8 Hand tools 9 Electrical and scientific apparatus 10 Medical apparatus 11 Environmental control apparatus 12 Vehicles 13 Firearms 14 Jewelry 15 Musical Instruments 16 Paper goods and printed matter 17 Rubber goods 18 Leather goods 19 Non-metallic building materials 20 Furniture and articles not otherwise classified 21 Housewares and glass 22 Cordage and fibers 23 Yarns and threads 24 Fabrics 25 Clothing 26 Fancy goods 27 Floor coverings 28 Toys and sporting goods 29 Meats and processed foods 30 Staple foods 31 Natural agricultural products 32 Light beverages 33 Wine and spirits 34 Smoker's articles 35 Advertising and business 36 Insurance and financial 37 Building construction and repair 38 Telecommunications 39 Transportation and storage 40 Treatment of materials 41 Education and entertainment 42 Scientific, technological, or legal 43 Restaurants, hotels, motels, and boarding 44 Medical, veterinary, beauty care, and forestry 45 Personal, social, and security (Source: P.A. 93-59, eff. 7-1-03.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 50
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 50 cover?
Section 50 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 50?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 50" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 50 apply to my situation?
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