Class 2 — Paints and coatings

In simple terms

Liberonym’s explanation, not official wording.

Paints, varnishes, dyes and rust-protection products, plus raw colourants.

• house paint
• wood stains
• printing inks
• anti-corrosion coatings

Official class heading

Verbatim wording published by WIPO, NCL (13-2026).

Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants, dyes; inks for printing, marking and engraving; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art

About this class

Official explanatory note, published by WIPO.

Class 2 includes mainly paints, colorants and preparations used for protection against corrosion.

Includes in particular

Official wording, published by WIPO.

• paints, varnishes and lacquers for industry, handicrafts and arts
• thinners, thickeners, fixatives and siccatives for paints, varnishes and lacquers
• mordants for wood and leather
• anti-rust oils, oils for the preservation of wood
• dyestuffs for clothing
• colorants for foodstuffs and beverages

Does not include in particular

Official wording, published by WIPO.

• mordants for metals (Class 1)
• unprocessed artificial resins (Class 1), semi-processed artificial resins (Class 17)
• laundry blueing, laundry bleaching preparations (Class 3)
• cosmetic dyes (Class 3)
• paint boxes (articles for use in school) (Class 16)
• inks for stationery purposes (Class 16)
• insulating paints and varnishes (Class 17)

Goods/services in this class

124 official entries, published by WIPO. Basic numbers are shown where available.

Related classes

• Class 1
• Class 3
• Class 16
• Class 17