Trademark Class 32 Cold Drink, Soft Drinks, Juice, Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Beer

30-Oct-2024 By Advocate Chandra Kant (Advocate & IPR Consultant)

Trademark Class 32: Cold Drink, Soft Drinks, Juice, Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Beer -Complete Guide to EUIPO Classification

Trademark Class 32 primarily covers **non-alcoholic beverages** and **beer**. It includes a variety of soft drinks, waters, and other refreshing, non-alcoholic drinks meant for consumption. To protect trademarks correctly, it is essential to understand the boundaries and exclusions of Class 32 under the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) classification system. This article provides a thorough breakdown of Class 32 categories, key inclusions, and a guide to common exclusions that fall under related classifications.

Understanding Trademark Class 32

Trademark Class 32 is designated for **beverages that do not contain alcohol**. This class encompasses soft drinks, mineral waters, fruit drinks, and other refreshment options. Unlike other classifications that cover alcoholic beverages, Class 32 focuses exclusively on drinks meant for immediate consumption without any alcohol content. This classification is vital for companies seeking to protect their trademarks in the non-alcoholic beverage market.

Broader Categories Under Trademark Class 32

Class 32 contains various subcategories that encompass different types of non-alcoholic beverages. Below is a comprehensive look at each major category and its key products.

1. Beer and Brewery Products

Despite being an alcoholic beverage, **beer** and **other brewery products** fall under Class 32 due to traditional trademark categorization. Key items in this category include:

Beer: All types of beer, including ale, lager, pilsner, and stout.

Malt Beverages: Non-alcoholic malt drinks often associated with beer flavoring.

Beer-based Drinks: Products that use beer as a base but remain non-alcoholic after processing.

2. Mineral and Aerated Waters

This category covers **natural and carbonated waters**, essential in the bottled water industry and includes:

Still Water: Regular bottled water, either spring water or purified.

Carbonated Water: Water that has been infused with carbon dioxide for effervescence.

Flavored Waters: Infused with natural flavors like lemon or berries for enhanced taste.

3. Non-Alcoholic Beverages

This extensive subcategory includes a wide range of **soft drinks** and **non-alcoholic mocktails** intended for immediate consumption. Key examples are:

Sodas: Carbonated drinks such as cola, lemon-lime, and root beer.

Energy Drinks: Caffeinated drinks providing a quick energy boost.

Non-alcoholic Cocktails: Mixed drinks without alcohol, often mimicking popular cocktails.

4. Fruit Juices and Fruit-Based Drinks

Fruit-based drinks that contain no alcohol and are often derived directly from **fruit juices** are included here. This category includes:

100% Fruit Juices: Freshly squeezed or bottled juices with no additives.

Fruit Nectars: Juices with added water or sweeteners, typically containing less than 100% juice.

Vegetable Juices: Bottled drinks derived from carrots, beets, and other vegetables.

5. Syrups and Other Preparations for Making Beverages

This section includes **concentrated syrups** and **powders** that consumers can mix with water to create beverages. Examples include:

Soda Syrups: Concentrated syrups used in soda machines to create soft drinks.

Fruit Syrups: Flavored syrups mixed with water for a refreshing fruit drink.

Drink Powders: Powdered mixes that create beverages when water is added.

Which Related Goods/Services Cannot Be Classified Under Class 32

While Trademark Class 32 covers a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages and syrups, certain products that may seem related are excluded and classified under different categories. Here are examples of goods and services that are not classified under Class 32:

1. Alcoholic Beverages (Except Beer)

All alcoholic drinks except for **beer** fall under **Trademark Class 33**. This includes spirits, wines, liquors, and other beverages with an alcoholic content.

2. Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa-Based Beverages

**Non-alcoholic beverages derived from coffee, tea, and cocoa** are classified under **Class 30** instead of Class 32, as they are primarily food-related products rather than refreshment drinks.

3. Nutritional and Medicinal Drinks

Beverages with a **medicinal purpose** or those classified as dietary supplements, such as protein shakes, fall under **Class 5** instead of Class 32, as they are intended for health and wellness rather than refreshment.

4. Milk and Dairy-Based Beverages

Milk and milk-based drinks, even if non-alcoholic, are classified in **Class 29**. This category covers yogurt drinks, milkshakes, and other dairy refreshments.

Detailed List of Goods Excluded from Class 32

For clarity, here is a detailed list of products often mistaken for Class 32 but actually classified in other classes:

Alcoholic beverages (excluding beer) – Class 33.

Coffee, tea, and cocoa-based beverages – Class 30.

Medicinal and dietary supplements in beverage form – Class 5.

Milk and dairy-based drinks – Class 29.

Goods Classified Under Class 32: A Comprehensive List from the EUIPO

Below is the official list of goods classified under Class 32-

Aerated fruit juices Trademark Class-32

Aerated juices Trademark Class-32

Aerated mineral waters Trademark Class-32

Aerated water Trademark Class-32

Aerated water (Preparations for making -) Trademark Class-32

Aerated water [soda water] Trademark Class-32

Aerated waters Trademark Class-32

Alcohol free aperitifs Trademark Class-32

Alcohol-free beers Trademark Class-32

Alcohol free beverages Trademark Class-32

Alcohol free cider Trademark Class-32

Alcohol free wine Trademark Class-32

Ale Trademark Class-32

Ales Trademark Class-32

Aloe juice beverages Trademark Class-32

Aloe vera drinks, non-alcoholic Trademark Class-32

Aloe vera juices Trademark Class-32

Aperitifs, non-alcoholic Trademark Class-32

Apple juice beverages Trademark Class-32

Apple juice drinks Trademark Class-32

Barley wine [Beer] Trademark Class-32

Beer Trademark Class-32

Beer and non-alcoholic beer Trademark Class-32

Beer-based beverages Trademark Class-32

Beer-based cocktails Trademark Class-32

Beer wort Trademark Class-32

Beers Trademark Class-32

Beers enriched with minerals Trademark Class-32

Beverages consisting of a blend of fruit and vegetable juices Trademark Class-32

Beverages consisting principally of fruit juices Trademark Class-32

Beverages containing vitamins Trademark Class-32

Beverages (Non-alcoholic -) Trademark Class-32

Beverages (Preparations for making -) Trademark Class-32

Beverages (Whey -) Trademark Class-32

Birch water Trademark Class-32

Bitter lemon Trademark Class-32

Black beer Trademark Class-32

Black beer [toasted-malt beer] Trademark Class-32

Blackcurrant cordial Trademark Class-32

Blackcurrant juice Trademark Class-32

Bock beer Trademark Class-32

Bottled drinking water Trademark Class-32

Bottled water Trademark Class-32

Brown rice beverages other than milk substitutes Trademark Class-32

Carbohydrate drinks Trademark Class-32

Carbonated mineral water Trademark Class-32

Carbonated non-alcoholic drinks Trademark Class-32

Carbonated soft drinks Trademark Class-32

Carbonated water Trademark Class-32

Cider, non-alcoholic Trademark Class-32

Cocktails, non-alcoholic Trademark Class-32

Coconut-based beverages Trademark Class-32

Coconut juice Trademark Class-32

Coconut water Trademark Class-32

Coconut water as a beverage Trademark Class-32

Coffee-flavored ale Trademark Class-32

Coffee-flavored beer Trademark Class-32

Coffee-flavored soft drinks Trademark Class-32

Cola Trademark Class-32

Cola drinks Trademark Class-32

Colas [soft drinks] Trademark Class-32

Concentrated fruit juice Trademark Class-32

Concentrates for making fruit drinks Trademark Class-32

Concentrates for making fruit juices Trademark Class-32

Concentrates for use in the preparation of soft drinks Trademark Class-32

Concentrates for use in the preparation of energy drinks Trademark Class-32

Concentrates for use in the preparation of sports drinks Trademark Class-32

Condensed smoked plum juice Trademark Class-32

Cordials Trademark Class-32

Cordials (non-alcoholic beverages) Trademark Class-32

Craft beer Trademark Class-32

Cranberry juice Trademark Class-32

Cream soda Trademark Class-32

De-alcoholised beer Trademark Class-32

De-alcoholised drinks Trademark Class-32

De-alcoholised wines Trademark Class-32

De-alcoholized beer Trademark Class-32

De-alcoholized drinks Trademark Class-32

Dilutable preparations for making beverages Trademark Class-32

Distilled drinking water Trademark Class-32

Douzhi (fermented bean drink) Trademark Class-32

Dried hops for brewing beer Trademark Class-32

Drinking mineral water Trademark Class-32

Drinking spring water Trademark Class-32

Drinking water Trademark Class-32

Drinking water with vitamins Trademark Class-32

Drinking waters Trademark Class-32

Dry ginger ale Trademark Class-32

Effervescing beverages (Pastilles for -) Trademark Class-32

Effervescing beverages (Powders for -) Trademark Class-32

Energy drinks Trademark Class-32

Energy drinks containing caffeine Trademark Class-32

Energy drinks [not for medical purposes] Trademark Class-32

Essences for making beverages Trademark Class-32

Essences for making flavoured mineral water [not in the nature of essential oils] Trademark Class-32

Essences for making non-alcoholic beverages [not in the nature of essential oils] Trademark Class-32

Essences for making non-alcoholic beverages Trademark Class-32

Essences for making non-alcoholic drinks, not in the nature of essential oils Trademark Class-32

Extracts for making beverages Trademark Class-32

Extracts for making non-alcoholic beverages Trademark Class-32

Extracts of hops for making beer Trademark Class-32

Extracts of unfermented must Trademark Class-32

Flavor enhanced water Trademark Class-32

Flavored beer Trademark Class-32

Flavored mineral water Trademark Class-32

Flavored waters Trademark Class-32

Flavoured beers Trademark Class-32

Flavoured carbonated beverages Trademark Class-32

Flavoured mineral water Trademark Class-32

Frozen carbonated beverages Trademark Class-32

Frozen fruit-based beverages Trademark Class-32

Frozen fruit-based drinks Trademark Class-32

Frozen fruit beverages Trademark Class-32

Frozen fruit drinks Trademark Class-32

Frozen hops for brewing beer Trademark Class-32

Fruit-based beverages Trademark Class-32

Fruit-based soft drinks flavored with tea Trademark Class-32

Fruit beverages Trademark Class-32

Fruit beverages and fruit juices Trademark Class-32

Fruit beverages (non-alcoholic) Trademark Class-32

Fruit drinks Trademark Class-32

Fruit extracts (Non-alcoholic -) Trademark Class-32

Fruit-flavored beverages Trademark Class-32

Fruit flavored drinks Trademark Class-32

Fruit-flavored soft drinks Trademark Class-32

Fruit-flavoured beverages Trademark Class-32

Fruit flavoured carbonated drinks Trademark Class-32

Fruit flavoured drinks Trademark Class-32

Fruit flavoured waters Trademark Class-32

Fruit juice Trademark Class-32

Fruit juice bases Trademark Class-32

Fruit juice beverages Trademark Class-32

Fruit juice beverages (Non-alcoholic -) Trademark Class-32

Fruit juice concentrates Trademark Class-32

Fruit juice drinks Trademark Class-32

Fruit juice for use as beverages Trademark Class-32

Fruit juices Trademark Class-32

Fruit nectars Trademark Class-32

Fruit nectars, non-alcoholic Trademark Class-32

Fruit nectars, nonalcoholic Trademark Class-32

Fruit smoothies Trademark Class-32

Fruit squashes Trademark Class-32

Functional water-based beverages Trademark Class-32

Ginger ale Trademark Class-32

Ginger beer Trademark Class-32

Ginger juice beverages Trademark Class-32

Glacial water Trademark Class-32

Gluten free beer Trademark Class-32

Grape juice Trademark Class-32

Grape juice beverages Trademark Class-32

Grape must, unfermented Trademark Class-32

Grapefruit juice Trademark Class-32

Green vegetable juice beverages Trademark Class-32

Guarana drinks Trademark Class-32

Guava juice Trademark Class-32

Honey-based beverages (Non-alcoholic -) Trademark Class-32

Hop extracts for manufacturing beer Trademark Class-32

Hop extracts for use in the preparation of beverages Trademark Class-32

Hop pellets for brewing beer Trademark Class-32

Hops (Extracts of -) for making beer Trademark Class-32

Iced fruit beverages Trademark Class-32

Imitation beer Trademark Class-32

India pale ales (IPAs) Trademark Class-32

IPA (Indian Pale Ale) Trademark Class-32

Isotonic beverages Trademark Class-32

Isotonic beverages [not for medical purposes] Trademark Class-32

Isotonic drinks Trademark Class-32

Isotonic non-alcoholic drinks Trademark Class-32

Juice drinks Trademark Class-32

Juice (Fruit -) Trademark Class-32

Juices Trademark Class-32

Kvass Trademark Class-32

Kvass [non-alcoholic beverage] Trademark Class-32

Lager Trademark Class-32

Lemon barley water Trademark Class-32

Lemon juice for use in the preparation of beverages Trademark Class-32

Lemon squash Trademark Class-32

Lemonade Trademark Class-32

Lime juice cordial Trademark Class-32

Lime juice for use in the preparation of beverages Trademark Class-32

Limeade Trademark Class-32

Lithia water Trademark Class-32

Low-alcohol beer Trademark Class-32

Low calorie soft drinks Trademark Class-32

Malt beer Trademark Class-32

Malt syrup for beverages Trademark Class-32

Malt wort Trademark Class-32

Mango juice Trademark Class-32

Maple water Trademark Class-32

Melon juice Trademark Class-32

Mineral and aerated waters Trademark Class-32

Mineral enriched water [beverages] Trademark Class-32

Mineral water Trademark Class-32

Mineral water [beverages] Trademark Class-32

Mineral water (Non-medicated -) Trademark Class-32

Mineral waters [beverages] Trademark Class-32

Mixed fruit juice Trademark Class-32

Mixed fruit juices Trademark Class-32

Mixes for making sorbet beverages Trademark Class-32

Mung bean beverages Trademark Class-32

Must Trademark Class-32

Nectars (Fruit -), non-alcoholic Trademark Class-32

Non alcoholic aperitifs Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic beer Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic beer-based cocktails Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic beer flavored beverages Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic beverages Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic beverages containing fruit juices Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic beverages containing vegetable juices Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic beverages flavored with tea Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic beverages flavored with coffee Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic beverages with tea flavor Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic bitters Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic carbonated beverages Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic cinnamon punch with dried persimmon (sujeonggwa) Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic cocktail bases Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic cocktail mixes Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic cocktails Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic cordials Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic dried fruit beverages Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic drinks Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic drinks enriched with vitamins and mineral salts Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic essences for making non-alcoholic beverages, not in the nature of essential oils Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic essences for making beverages Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic flavored carbonated beverages Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic fruit cocktails Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic fruit drinks Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic fruit extracts used in the preparation of beverages Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic fruit extracts Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic fruit punch Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic grape juice beverages Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic honey-based beverages Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic malt beverages Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic malt drinks Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic malt free beverages [other than for medical use] Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic preparations for making beverages Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic punch Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic punches Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic rice punch (sikhye) Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic soda beverages flavoured with tea Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic sparkling fruit juice drinks Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic syrups for making beverages Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic vegetable juice drinks Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic wine Trademark Class-32

Non-alcoholic wines Trademark Class-32

Non-carbonated soft drinks Trademark Class-32

Nut and soy based beverages Trademark Class-32

Nutritionally fortified beverages Trademark Class-32

Nutritionally fortified water Trademark Class-32

Oat-based beverages [not being milk substitutes] Trademark Class-32

Orange barley water Trademark Class-32

Orange juice Trademark Class-32

Orange juice beverages Trademark Class-32

Orange juice drinks Trademark Class-32

Orange squash Trademark Class-32

Organic fruit juice Trademark Class-32

Orgeat Trademark Class-32

Pale ale Trademark Class-32

Part frozen slush drinks Trademark Class-32

Pastilles for effervescing beverages Trademark Class-32

Pineapple juice beverages Trademark Class-32

Pomegranate juice Trademark Class-32

Porter Trademark Class-32

Powders for effervescing beverages Trademark Class-32

Powders for making soft drinks Trademark Class-32

Powders for the preparation of beverages Trademark Class-32

Powders used in the preparation of fruit-based beverages Trademark Class-32

Powders used in the preparation of fruit-based drinks Trademark Class-32

Powders used in the preparation of soft drinks Trademark Class-32

Powders used in the preparation of coconut water drinks Trademark Class-32

Preparation for making non-alcoholic beverages Trademark Class-32

Preparations for making aerated water Trademark Class-32

Preparations for making beverages Trademark Class-32

Preparations for making carbonated water Trademark Class-32

Preparations for making non-alcoholic beverages Trademark Class-32

Protein drinks Trademark Class-32

Protein-enriched sports beverages Trademark Class-32

Purified drinking water Trademark Class-32

Quinine water Trademark Class-32

Ramune (Japanese soda pops) Trademark Class-32

Red ginseng juice beverages Trademark Class-32

Rice-based beverages, other than milk substitutes Trademark Class-32

Root beer Trademark Class-32

Root beers Trademark Class-32

Root beers, non-alcoholic beverages Trademark Class-32

Saison beer Trademark Class-32

Sarsaparilla [non-alcoholic beverage] Trademark Class-32

Seltzer water Trademark Class-32

Shandy Trademark Class-32

Sherbet beverages Trademark Class-32

Slush drinks Trademark Class-32

Smoked plum beverages Trademark Class-32

Smoked plum juice beverages Trademark Class-32

Smoothies Trademark Class-32

Smoothies containing grains and oats Trademark Class-32

Smoothies [fruit beverages, fruit predominating] Trademark Class-32

Smoothies [non-alcoholic fruit beverages] Trademark Class-32

Soda pops Trademark Class-32

Soda water Trademark Class-32

Soft drinks Trademark Class-32

Soft drinks flavored with tea Trademark Class-32

Soft drinks for energy supply Trademark Class-32

Sorbets [beverages] Trademark Class-32

Sorbets in the nature of beverages Trademark Class-32

Soy-based beverages, not being milk substitutes Trademark Class-32

Soy beverage Trademark Class-32

Soya-based beverages, other than milk substitutes Trademark Class-32

Sparkling water Trademark Class-32

Sports drinks Trademark Class-32

Sports drinks containing electrolytes Trademark Class-32

Spring water Trademark Class-32

Spring waters Trademark Class-32

Squashes [non-alcoholic beverages] Trademark Class-32

Starch-based dry mixes for beverage preparation Trademark Class-32

Still water Trademark Class-32

Still waters Trademark Class-32

Stout Trademark Class-32

Stouts Trademark Class-32

Syrup for making beverages Trademark Class-32

Syrup for making lemonade Trademark Class-32

Syrups and other non-alcoholic preparations for making beverages Trademark Class-32

Syrups for beverages Trademark Class-32

Syrups for lemonade Trademark Class-32

Syrups for making beverages Trademark Class-32

Syrups for making flavoured mineral waters Trademark Class-32

Syrups for making fruit-flavored drinks Trademark Class-32

Syrups for making non-alcoholic beverages Trademark Class-32

Syrups for making soft drinks Trademark Class-32

Syrups for making whey-based beverages Trademark Class-32

Syrups used in the preparation of soft drinks Trademark Class-32

Table water Trademark Class-32

Table waters Trademark Class-32

Tomato juice [beverage] Trademark Class-32

Tonic water Trademark Class-32

Tonic water [non-medicated beverages] Trademark Class-32

Unfermented preserved must Trademark Class-32

Vegetable-based beverages Trademark Class-32

Vegetable drinks Trademark Class-32

Vegetable juice Trademark Class-32

Vegetable juices [beverage] Trademark Class-32

Vegetable smoothies Trademark Class-32

Vitamin enriched sparkling water [beverages] Trademark Class-32

Vitamin fortified non-alcoholic beverages Trademark Class-32

Water Trademark Class-32

Water-based beverages containing tea extracts Trademark Class-32

Water enhanced with minerals Trademark Class-32

Water (Lithia -) Trademark Class-32

Water (Seltzer -) Trademark Class-32

Watercress juice beverages Trademark Class-32

Watermelon juice Trademark Class-32

Waters Trademark Class-32

Waters [beverages] Trademark Class-32

Waters (Table -) Trademark Class-32

Wheat beer Trademark Class-32

Whey beverages Trademark Class-32

Conclusion: Trademark Class 32 for Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Beer

Trademark Class 32 is designed to cover a broad array of non-alcoholic beverages, from traditional soft drinks to flavored water and syrups for beverage preparation. Understanding the scope of Class 32 and its exclusions ensures accurate trademark classification, protecting brand identities and streamlining trademark registration processes. Businesses specializing in non-alcoholic drinks can use this guide to navigate EUIPO classifications and secure their trademarks within the correct category.