28/1981 Coll.
DECREE
Minister of Foreign Affairs
of 20 December. January 1981
about Locarno Agreement establishing an international classification for industrial designs and
models, signed in Locarno on 8. October 1968
Change: 85/1985 Coll.
On 8 June 1998. October 1968 in Locarno was agreed upon Locarnská agreement establishing the
the international classification for industrial designs and models.
The instrument of approval of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic was saved
the Director General of world intellectual property organization-
Depositary-4 March 2004. August 1970.
Agreement entered on the basis of article 9, paragraph 3, letter a)
force on 27 August. April 1971 and in this day of entered into force and also
for the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic.
English translation of the text of the agreement shall be published at the same time.
Minister:
Ing. Chňoupek v.r.
LOCARNSKÁ AGREEMENT
establishing an international classification for industrial designs, signed
in Locarno 8. October 1968
Article 1
The formation of the Special Union; adoption of an international classification
1 States to which this agreement applies constitute a special Union.
2 for industrial designs and models, adopted these States the same sorting
("international classification").
3 international classification includes:
(I) a list of classes and subclasses;
(II) an alphabetical list of products which may be the subject of designs and models, with
an indication of the classes and subclasses into which they are inserted;
(III) of the explanatory notes.
4 a list of classes and subclasses of the list is attached as an annex to this agreement,
subject to changes and additions, which can make the Committee of experts,
created in accordance with article 3 (hereinafter the "Committee of experts").
5 alphabetical list of goods and the explanatory notes it accepts Committee of experts
on the basis of the procedure laid down in article 3.
6 international classification can change and supplement the Committee of experts within the framework of
the procedure laid down in article 3.
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and the international classification is drawn up) in the language of English and
the French.
b) official texts of the international classification in other languages, which may
specify the Assembly referred to in article 5, captures, in consultation with
the participating Governments of the International Bureau of intellectual property (hereinafter referred to
"The International Bureau") referred to in the Convention establishing the world Organization
intellectual property rights (the "organization").
Article 2
Use and the legal reach of the international classification
1 subject to the obligations imposed by this agreement, the international classification only
administrative interest. Each State, however, he may admit such a legal significance,
what it deems to be appropriate. In particular, the international classification shall not oblige the States
The Special Union as to the mode and scope of protection of designs and models in these
States.
2 each of the countries of the Special Union reserves the right to use the
the international classification either as a principal or as a subsidiary
sorting.
3 countries of the Special Union, the authorities will indicate in the official documents of the
log-in or on the registration of designs and models, and if it is officially published,
Therefore, the numbers in these publicity classes and subclasses of the international
sorting, to which are added to products which are the subject of patterns
or models.
4 when paddock markings, to be included in the alphabetical list
products, the Committee of experts avoid the use of such indications, which may
exclusive rights exist, if it is possible.
The designations of the alphabetical list as, however, cannot be interpreted as a
expression of opinion of the Committee of experts as to whether such exclusive
rights exist or not.
Article 3
The Committee of experts
1 at the International Bureau, the Committee of experts is hereby established which shall be responsible for the tasks
referred to in article 1, paragraphs 4, 5 and 6. In the Committee of experts is represented by the
each country of the Special Union; The Committee shall be governed by the rules of procedure, to the adoption of
It should be a simple majority of the votes represented by the States.
2 Committee of experts accepts alphabetical list of goods and the explanatory notes
by a simple majority of the votes of the States of the Special Union.
3. Proposals for amendments or additions to the international classification may be made by
the Office of each country of the Special Union or by the International Bureau. Each proposal
presented by the Office shall be transmitted to the International Bureau. Proposals for the offices and
The International Bureau, the International Bureau shall send to the members of the Committee of experts
not later than two months before the meeting at which such proposals are to be
investigated.
4 of the decision of the Committee of experts on the amendments of the international classification
require a simple majority of the votes of the States of the Special Union. If, however, the
the establishment of a new class or about to move products from one class to another,
unanimity is required.
5 experts may vote in writing.
6 If a State not named for a meeting of the Committee of experts
your representative or if the appointed representative does not relinquish during the meetings or
within the time limit laid down by the rules of procedure your voice, it is understood that the competent
the State agrees with the resolution of the Committee.
Article 4
Notification and publication of the classification and its changes and additions
1 alphabetical list of goods and the explanatory notes, by the Committee of experts
received, as well as his decided amendments of the international classification,
International Bureau notifies authorities of countries of the Special Union. Decisions Of The Committee
experts shall enter into force upon receipt of the notification. However, if you experience
create a new class or to the transfer of goods from one class to another,
These changes shall enter into force six months after dispatch of the notice.
2 the International Bureau, as depositary of the international classification, in it
include changes and additions which have entered into force. Changes and additions are
published in magazines, to be determined by the Assembly.
Article 5
Assembly of the Special Union
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and of the Special Union shall have an Assembly) consisting of the countries of the Special Union.
(b) the Government of each State) the Special Union shall be represented by one delegate,
that can have its representatives, advisers and experts.
(c) the expenses of each delegation shall be borne by) Government that this delegation has sent.
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and) subject to the provisions of article 3 of the Assembly
I shall examine all questions relating to the maintenance and development of the Special Union,
as well as the application of this agreement;
(II) giving instructions for the preparation of the International Bureau of the Review Conference;
(III) review and approve the reports and activities of the Director General
Organization (hereinafter referred to as "the Director General") concerning the Special Union, and
gives him the necessary instructions on matters falling within the competence of the Special
the Union;
(IV) establishes a program approved biennial budget of the Special Union and
approve its final accounts;
In approving the financial regulations of the Special Union;
(VI) approving the acquisition of official texts of the international classification in other
languages other than in English and French;
(VII) establishes, in addition to the Committee of experts referred to in article 3, the other committees
experts and working groups as it deems appropriate for the implementation of the
the objectives of the Special Union;
(VIII) determine which countries not members of the Special Union and
that international non-governmental organizations may be admitted as
observers to its meetings;
(IX) approving the modification of articles 5 to 8;
X is for more appropriate measures aimed at achieving the objectives of the Special Union;
(XI) shall carry out all other tasks arising from this agreement.
(b)) on issues of interest to other Union managed organizations
the Assembly shall decide, after hearing of the Coordination Committee of the organization.
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and Assembly) each Member State has one vote.
(b)) half of Member States of the Assembly shall constitute a quorum (the lowest necessary
the number for the ability to pass resolutions).
(c)) if at a meeting of the number of States represented is less than half, but
When or if it exceeds one-third of the Member States of the Assembly,
the Assembly may make decisions, and that notwithstanding the provisions of
subparagraph (b)); decision of the Assembly, with the exception of decisions on the rules of procedure
the order, however, to become vykonavatelnými only after meeting the following
terms and conditions. The International Bureau shall notify this decision to Member States
The Assembly which were not represented and shall invite them to within three
months, which is calculated from the date of this notice, cast in writing
your voice or abstenci. If, after the expiry of this period is the number of
States that cast their vote or abstenci, equal to at least
the number of permanent missing to achieve the quorum in the session, this decision
they become vykonavatelnými, provided that at the same time is achieved
the majority required.
(d)) with the exception of the provisions of article 8, paragraph 2, the Assembly of the
decisions taken by a two thirds majority of the votes cast.
e) Abstence does not count as a vote.
f) a delegate may represent only one State and can only vote its
on behalf of the.
g) Member States of the Special Union not members of the Assembly are
admitted to its meetings as observers.
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a) the Assembly shall meet once every two years in regular session convened
the Director General, with the exception of emergency cases, in the same
time and in the same place as the General Assembly of the organization.
(b)) the Assembly shall meet at an extraordinary session convened by the
the Director, at the request of one quarter of the Member States of the Assembly.
(c) the Director-General shall prepare for) each meeting agenda.
5 the Assembly adopts its rules of procedure.
Article 6
The International Bureau
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and) administrative tasks of the Special Union by the International Bureau ensures.
(b) in particular, the International Bureau prepared) session of the Assembly and the Committee of the
experts and all other committees of experts or working groups that
may be established by the Assembly or the Committee of experts and ensures
the Secretariat of these authorities.
(c) the Director-General) is the highest officer of the Special Union and shall represent the
it.
2 the Director General and his collaborators are involved in determination without
the right to vote in all meetings of the Assembly, the Committee of experts or of any
the rest of the Committee or the working groups, which the Assembly or the Committee
experts can establish. The Director-General or by a co-worker
is ex officio Secretary of these bodies.
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and the International Bureau) is preparing Assembly instructions
the Conference about the provisions of the agreement, other than articles 5 to 8.
(b)), the International Bureau may advise on the preparation of review conferences with
intergovernmental organizations and international non-governmental organizations.
(c)) and the Director-General a person designated by it shall participate without voting
rights negotiations for the revision of conferences.
4, the International Bureau shall carry out any other tasks for which it was commissioned.
Article 7
The financing of the
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and the Union has its own) a special budget.
(b) the budget of the Special Union) contains its own revenue and expenditure of the Special
the Union, its contribution to the budget of expenses common to the unions, and, where appropriate,
the amount of the available budget of the Conference of the organization.
(c) the expenditure For the common Union) shall be regarded as expenses that are not covered by
exclusively to the Special Union but also to apply to one or more
other Union managed organizations. The proportion of the Special Union for the
public expenditure is proportionate to the interest which the Special Union has in them.
2 the budget of the Special Union shall be established with due regard to the requirements of the
coordination with the budgets of the other unions administered by the organization.
3 the budget of the Special Union shall include the following income:
(I) contributions of Member States of the Special Union;
(II) fees and charges for services rendered by the International Bureau in respect of
The Special Union;
(III) the proceeds from the sale of publications the International Bureau related to
The Special Union and the benefits for these publications;
(IV) gifts, links and subsidies;
In rent, interest and other miscellaneous income.
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and) in determining the amount of contributions referred to in paragraph 3, include each
the Special Union Member State in the same class, which is included in the
Union for the protection of industrial property, and pay their annual contributions
According to the number of units, which is laid down for such a class of this Union.
(b)) the annual contribution of each Member of the Special Union becomes of
of the amount, the ratio to the total amount of the annual contributions of all States for the
the budget of the Special Union is the same as the ratio between the number of units of a class
in which it is inserted, and the total of the units of all the States.
c) contributions shall be payable on January 1, each year.
(d)) a State which is in arrears in the payment of its contributions, does not have the right to
to vote in any organ of the Special Union, equal to the amount of arrears
total amount of contributions to be paid by that State for two
the previous full years, or if it exceeds it. The authority of the Special Union
However, it may allow such a State to allow the authority to continue to perform
their right to vote, if that authority considered that the delays occurred for
extraordinary and unavoidable circumstances.
e) if the budget is not approved before the start of the new
financial period will be transferred to the budget of the previous year, and this
the manner provided for in the financial regulations.
5 the amount of the fees and charges for services rendered by the International Bureau of the
the title of the Special Union shall designate a Director-General, who shall submit a report
The Assembly.
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and the Union has parts) the capital fund that creates
a single payment granted to each State of the Special Union. If it becomes
the lack of Fund, the Assembly shall decide on the increase.
(b) the amount of the initial payment) each State into the Fund or its
participation in the increase of the Fund is proportional to the annual contribution of this
which State valid in the year during which the Fund creates or during
which will make a decision on its increase.
(c) the proportional amount) and payment method specifies the Assembly on a proposal from
the Director-General, after having heard the opinion of the Coordination Committee
The organization.
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and the agreement on the headquarters of the organisation) concluded with the State on whose territory
The organization is housed States that this State provides a backup in cases
operating capital fund is insufficient. The amount of these advances and the
the conditions under which they are provided, are in each case
the subject of separate agreements between the State and organizations.
(b) the State referred to under (a)), and) and the organisation shall each have the right to terminate
commitment to provide backup in the form of written notice. The denunciation shall be
become effective three years after the year in which it was notified.
8 audit is carried out in a way that is determined by the financial
order of, one or more States of the Special Union or by external reviewers,
that Assembly will appoint, with their consent.
Article 8
Modification of articles 5 to 8
1 proposals for the modification of articles 5, 6, 7, and this article may submit any
Member State Assembly or a General Manager. These designs Announces
the Director-General to the Member States of the Assembly at least six months before the
their consultation by the Assembly.
2 Edit the articles referred to in paragraph 1 shall approve Assembly. Their
approval requires a three-fourths majority of the votes cast; However,
any modifications to this paragraph, article 5 and require four-fifths of
of the votes cast.
3 Edit the articles referred to in paragraph 1 shall enter into force one month after
what the Director-General will receive written notification of their acceptance. Editing
must be accepted by three-fourths of the number of States which were members of
The Special Union at the time the scheme was approved. The adoption must be
made in accordance with the relevant constitutional requirements. Any modification of the
These articles have thus adopted binds all States which are members of the
The Special Union at the time when it enters into force, or which are
become members thereof at a later time; However, any arrangement that has the effect of
increase the financial obligations of countries of the Special Union, binds only those States
that such a modification of notifikovaly.
Article 9
Ratification and access; entry into force
1 each of the States of the Paris Convention for the protection of industrial property,
who signed this agreement may ratify it, and has not signed it,
may accede to it.
2. the instruments of ratification and instruments of accession shall be deposited with the
the Director.
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and for the first 5) States which have deposited their instruments of ratification or
the instrument of accession, this Agreement shall enter in force three months after the deposit of
of the fifth such instrument.
(b) for each additional country) this Agreement shall enter into force three months after the
What are the Director-General its instrument of ratification or access to it,
If the ratification Charter or in the instrument of accession is not as indicated by the
a later date. In such case this Agreement shall, for that State in
the effectiveness of the specified date.
4 ratification or access law indicates acceptance of all the provisions and
return all the benefits of this agreement.
Article 10
The efficacy and duration of the agreement
This agreement has the same efficacy and duration as the Paris Convention for the
protection of industrial property.
Article 11
Revision of articles 1 to 4 and 9 to 15
1 articles 1 to 4 and 9 to 15 of this agreement may be revised, in order to
achieved the desired improvement.
2 any revision should be the subject of a conference held by the delegates
the Member countries of the Special Union.
Article 12
Notice of termination
1 any State may denounce this agreement by notification addressed to the
the Director. This notice is only effective for the State which handed her. Against the
other countries of the Special Union shall remain valid and enforceable.
2 Denunciation shall take effect one year after the day on which the General
the Director receives the notification.
3 the right of termination contained in this article cannot take advantage of any State,
until five years from the date on which a member of the Special Union.
Article 13
The territory of the
To this agreement, the provisions of article 24 of the Paris Convention for the
protection of industrial property.
Article 14
Signatures, languages, notifications
1
and) this agreement is signed in a single original copy drawn up
in the English and French languages, both texts being equally
binding. The original text is saved by the Swiss Government.
(b)) this Agreement shall remain open for signature until 30. June 1969 in Bern.
2 the Director General, after consultation with the participating taken by Governments
official texts in other languages, which the Assembly may designate.
3 the Director General shall transmit two certified copies of the Government of Switzerland
the signed text of this agreement to the Governments of those States which have signed it, and
the Government of any other State which so requests.
4 the Director General can register this agreement with the Secretariat
Of the United Nations.
5 the Director announces to the Governments of all countries of the Special Union date
the entry into force of this agreement, sign, store, ratification of the
or of instruments of accession, the adoption of amendments to this agreement and the date of their entry
the laws and the notification notice.
Article 15
Transitional provisions
Until the first Director General of the Board, shall be deemed to function in
This agreement, references to the International Bureau or to the Director General for the
references to the United International bureaux for the protection of intellectual
property rights (BIRPI) or its Director.
XIII.
List of classes and subclasses of the international classification
Class 1-food products including dietetic foods
01 pastries, biscuits, pastry, pasta
02 Chocolate, confectionery, ice-cream
03 cheeses, butter and other dairy products, as well as their substitutes
04 butchers ' and ham Products
05 Feed
99 Miscellaneous
Class 2-Garment goods including footwear
01 garments
02 Lower wear, lingerie, bodice, bras
03 headwear
04 footwear (including boots, shoes and slippers)
05 Stockings and socks
05 neckties, scarves and shawls
07 Rukavičkářské products
08 Short goods
99 Miscellaneous
Class 3 — travel goods, personal effects are not included in the
other classes
01 Travel suitcases, hand bags and cases
02 Cables, wallets, purses, cases
03 umbrellas, sticks
04 Fans
99 Miscellaneous
Class 4 — Brushware goods
01 brushes and brooms for cleaning
02 Toilet brushes, clothes brushes
03 industrial Brushes
04 Brushes
99 Miscellaneous
Class 5 — textile products rather than ready-made, plastics foils
or substances and the skin
01 In
02 Textile fabric (woven, knitted or made in some other way)
03 Foil from plastics or substances
04-felt
05 foil Covering (wallpaper, linoleum, etc.)
06 Lace
07 Embroidery
99 Miscellaneous
Class 6-residential facilities
01 Furniture
02 mattresses and pillows
03 net curtains (ready to use)
04 Carpets
05 Mats & runners
06 Mirrors and frames
07 clothes hangers
08 Cover
09 Lingerie for the home and table linen
99 Miscellaneous
Class 7 — household needs, not included in other classes
01 crockery and glassware
02 apparatus and utensils kitchen
03 knives, forks, spoons
04 cookers, toasters, etc.
05 apparatus on the chopping, grinding and blending
06 Iron, apparatus for washing, cleaning and drying
99 Miscellaneous
Class 8 — tools and hardware
01 Tools and tools for agriculture, forestry and horticulture
02 other tools
03 Locks and hinges
04 nails, screws, nuts, bolts, etc.
99 Miscellaneous
Class 9 — Packages and containers
01 bottles, carboys, bottles and pots
02 Closures
3 cans and drums
04 cartons, boxes
05 Cupcakes in the food baskets
06 Sacks, Clipboard, tubes and bushings
07 Conserve box
08 rope, twine, straps, etc. for packing purposes
99 Miscellaneous
Class 10-watch making and measuring devices
01 Hour room and shuttle
02 Watch Pocket and wrist
03 Clocks
04 other clocks
05 all other timing devices
06 Dials, hands and all other parts of the hours and the other
watches and clocks
07 Surveying, marine, acoustic and meteorological devices
08 devices for measuring physical quantities, e.g.. length, pressure
etc.
09 temperature measuring instruments
10 electrical quantities measuring instruments (voltmeters, etc.)
11 testing instruments
99 Miscellaneous
Class 11-Ornaments
01 Jewelry
02 Bibeloty, decorations on the table, the fireplace, on the wall, including containers on
flowers
03 medals and badges
04 artificial flowers, plants and fruit
05 Holiday decorative items
99 Miscellaneous
Class 12: vehicles
01 animal drawn vehicles
02 Manual trolleys and castors
03 locomotives and railway wagons and other rolling stock
04 cable car and chair lifts
05 Hoists
06 Ships and boats
07 Aircraft and space vehicles
08 vehicles and buses
09 trucks and tractors
10 trailers and caravans
11 Motorcycles and bikes
12 Baby carriages and wheelchairs for disabled guests
13 vehicles for the special need for
14 Tires and hoops for vehicles, other equipment and armament for the
vehicles not contained in other classes
99 Miscellaneous
Class 13 — equipment for production, development and transformation
electrical energy
01 generators and motors
02 transformers, rectifiers, batteries, rechargeable batteries
03 material and equipment for the distribution and management of electrical energy
99 Miscellaneous
Class 14-electrical and electronic equipment
01 apparatus for recording and reproducing sound and image
02 recording apparatus, reproduction and processing of information
03 telecommunications and intelligence apparatus (apparatus
telegraphy, telex, television and radio)
04 Amps
99 Miscellaneous
Class 15-machines for industry and household
01 non-electric motors
02 pumps and compressors
03 agricultural machinery
04 construction machinery
05 machines for industries not elsewhere specified
06 machines for washing and cleaning for industrial purposes
07 machines for washing and cleaning for household use
08 textile machines for industrial purposes on sewing, knitting and
embroidery
09 textile machines for home sewing, knitting and embroidery
10 Refrigeration machines for industrial purposes
11 the cooling household machines
12 machinery for the production and preparation of food
99 Miscellaneous
Class 16-products for photography, cinematography and optics
01 photographic cameras
02 Filmovací of the device
03 Design devices for static images
04 apparatus for film screenings
05 and magnifying apparatus Photocopying
06 Starting apparatus
07 Accessories
08 Optical goods such as glasses, microscopes, etc.
99 Miscellaneous
Class 17-musical instruments
01 keyboard instruments (including electronic and other organ)
02 wind instruments
03 stringed instruments
04 percussion instruments
05 Mechanical musical instruments
99 Miscellaneous
Class 18 — printing and office machinery
01 Writing and calculating machines, except electronic
02 printing machines for printing press
03 printing machines for other ways to print (excluding
fotokopírovacích)
04 Typographical fonts and characters
05 machines for trimming paper
99 Miscellaneous
Class 19 — stationery, Office supplies, supplies for the
artists and for teaching
01 writing paper and envelopes
02 Office supplies
03 Calendar
04 Bindings
05 postcards and other printed matter
06 Material for hand writing
07 Material and accessories for painting, with the exception of paint brushes for the
the sculptor, engraver and for other artistic techniques
08 teaching aids
99 Miscellaneous
Class 20-equipment for sale and promotion
01 vending machines
02 Needs for exhibitions and retail
03 advertising boards and signal
99 Miscellaneous
Class 21 — games, toys and sporting goods
01 Games
02 Toys
03 Tools and articles for gymnastics and sport
04 other articles for fun and relaxation
05 Tents
99 Miscellaneous
Class 22-Weapons and equipment for hunting, fishing, for teen
harmful animals
01 Cutting and stabbing weapons
02 firearms
03 Ammunition, missiles and igniters charged with
04 Hunting supplies (with the exception of weapons)
05 fishing rods
06 Reels
07 Hooks
08 other needs of fisheries
09 trapped and needs to pest animals
99 Miscellaneous
Class 23-sanitary Equipment, heating, ventilation and
air handling
01-equipment for liquid and gas distribution (including cocks and
pipe)
02 Sanitary equipment (baths, showers, washbasins, toilets, plumbing
blocks, etc.)
03 heating equipment
04 Ventilation and air conditioning equipment
05 solid fuel
99 Miscellaneous
Class 24-medical and laboratory
01 Device for transporting the sick and for placing patients in
Hospital
02 devices and equipment for the Hospital (for diagnosis, testing,
operation and treatment, as well as for the examination of the eyes)
03 medical, surgical and dental instruments
04 Prosthesis
05 dressings, bandages, and resources for medical care
99 Miscellaneous
Class 25-buildings and building elements
01 building materials and construction elements such as stone, brick, beams,
tiles, Slate, panels
02 Windows, doors, blinds, etc.
03 Profiles
04 houses, garages and other buildings
05 building parts for underground construction
99 Miscellaneous
Class 26 — lighting equipment
01 Electric and other light sources such as incandescent lamps, lighting
tubes and lighting boards
02 lamps, floor lamps, chandeliers, wall and ceiling lamps
03 public lighting Equipment (outdoor lamps, lighting
scenic, headlights)
04 Torches, portable lamps and lanterns
05 candles, candlesticks
06 Shade
99 Miscellaneous
Class 27 — tobacco, smokers ' requisites
01 tobacco, cigars and cigarettes
02 pipes, tips on cigars and cigarette tips
03 Ashtrays
04 Matches
05 Lighters
06 cases for cigars and cigarettes, lighters, jars
99 Miscellaneous
Class 28-products and cosmetic and pharmaceutical items, toilet
supplies and equipment
01 pharmaceutical products and articles
02 Beauty production and articles
03 toilet articles and apparatus for beautify beauty
99 Miscellaneous
Class 29 – devices and equipment for rescue and for the protection of the people
01 fire protection equipment and gear
02 devices and equipment for rescue on the water and under the water
03 equipment and equipment for rescue operations in the mountains
04 equipment and equipment for rescue from other hazards
(transport, mining, occupational accidents, etc.)
99 Miscellaneous
Class 30-cultivation and animal husbandry
01 Kennels and pens
02 equipment for feeding and watering
03 saddlery
04 equipment and equipment for animal rescue
99 Miscellaneous
Class 31-miscellaneous (all products not included in the previous
classes)
