Which Nice Classification Class Is SaaS or Cloud Software In?
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Published 13 August 2026 · Updated 13 August 2026 · 1 min read
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Cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms fall under Class 42, which covers scientific and technological services, including software design, development, and hosting.
Why this is different from a mobile app
The distinction hinges on how the software is delivered. A mobile app that a user downloads and installs on their own device falls under Class 9, the goods class covering downloadable software. A platform accessed entirely through a browser or hosted infrastructure, without the user installing anything, falls under Class 42 instead, since it's a service being provided rather than a product being sold. Many businesses offer both — a downloadable companion app plus a web-based dashboard — and would need Class 9 and Class 42 together.
Where software companies often need a second class
A SaaS company offering paid onboarding, training, or consulting alongside the platform itself may need Class 41 (training) or a services class matching the specific consulting area, on top of Class 42 for the core software.
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