Class 9: Scientific and electronic apparatus, computers, software

Class heading

• Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments
• apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity
• apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data
• recorded and downloadable multimedia files, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media
• mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus
• cash registers, calculating devices
• computers and computer peripheral devices
• diving suits, divers' masks, ear plugs for divers, nose clips for divers, gloves for divers, breathing apparatus for underwater swimming
• fire-extinguishing apparatus

What class 9 covers

Class 9 includes mainly apparatus and instruments for scientific or research purposes, audiovisual and information technology equipment, as well as safety and life-saving equipment.

This class includes in particular:

• apparatus and instruments for scientific research in laboratories
• training apparatus and simulators, for example, resuscitation mannequins, simulators for the steering and control of vehicles
• apparatus and instruments for controlling and monitoring aircraft, watercraft and unmanned vehicles, for example, navigational instruments, transmitters, compasses for measuring, GPS apparatus, automatic steering apparatus for vehicles
• safety and security apparatus and instruments, for example, safety nets, signalling lights, traffic-light apparatus, sound alarms, security token hardware for user authentication
• clothing that protects against serious or life-threatening injuries, for example, clothing for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire, bullet-proof clothing, protective helmets, head guards for sports, mouth guards for sports, protective suits for aviators, knee-pads for workers
• optical apparatus and instruments, for example, magnifying glasses, mirrors for inspecting work, peepholes
• magnets
• smartwatches, wearable activity trackers
• joysticks for use with computers, other than for video games, virtual reality headsets, smartglasses
• cases for smartphones, cases especially made for photographic apparatus and instruments
• automated teller machines, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, material testing instruments and machines
• batteries and chargers for electronic cigarettes
• electric and electronic effects units for musical instruments
• laboratory robots, teaching robots, security surveillance robots, humanoid robots with artificial intelligence

This class does not include in particular:

• coin-operated apparatus that are classified in various classes according to their function or purpose, for example, coin-operated washing machines (Class 7), coin-operated billiard tables (Class 28)
• industrial robots (Class 7), surgical robots (Class 10), toy robots (Class 28)
• joysticks being parts of machines, other than for game machines (Class 7), vehicle joysticks (Class 12), joysticks for video games, controllers for toys and for game consoles (Class 28)
• nose clips for swimmers (Class 10)
• pulse meters, heart rate monitoring apparatus, body composition monitors (Class 10)
• spectacles, contact lenses, sunglasses (Class 10)
• diving lights (Class 11)
• laboratory lamps, laboratory burners (Class 11)
• smart products whose main function remains the same, for example, smart refrigerators (Class 11), smart suitcases (Class 18), smart clothing (Class 25), smart toys (Class 28)
• emergency and rescue vehicles, for example, ambulances, fire engines, lifeboats, rescue boats, rescue sleds (Class 12)
• explosive fog signals, signal rocket flares (Class 13)
• histological sections for teaching purposes, biological samples for use in microscopy as teaching materials (Class 16)
• clothing and equipment worn for the practice of certain sports, for example, protective paddings being parts of sports suits, fencing masks, boxing gloves (Class 28)

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Turkish list (Tebliğ 2026/2) for class 9

Unofficial English translation. Filings in Türkiye use the official Turkish text of TÜRKPATENT Communiqué 2026/2.

• Measuring instruments and apparatus, including those for scientific, nautical, surveying, meteorological, industrial and laboratory use; thermometers, not for medical purposes, barometers, ammeters, voltmeters, hygrometers, testing apparatus, telescopes, periscopes, binoculars, magnifying glasses, compasses; vehicle instruments (gauges); laboratory equipment; microscopes, apparatus and instruments for experiments
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  Bilim, denizcilik, topoğrafya, meteoroloji, sanayide ve laboratuvarda kullanım amaçlı olanlar dahil ölçme aletleri, cihazları; tıbbi amaçlı olmayan termometreler, barometreler, ampermetreler, voltmetreler, nem ölçerler, test cihazları, teleskoplar, periskoplar, dürbünler, büyüteçler, pusulalar; taşıt göstergeleri; laboratuvarlarda kullanılan malzemeler; mikroskoplar, deney malzeme ve cihazları.

• Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; cameras, photographic cameras, televisions, video recorders, CD and DVD recorders and players, MP3 players and remote controls used with them, computers, desktop and tablet computers, wearable technology devices (smartwatches, activity bracelets, head-mounted devices), microphones, loudspeakers, headphones; communication and copying apparatus and computer peripheral devices; mobile phones and cases for them, screen protectors for mobile phones; landline telephones, telephone switchboards, computer printers, scanners, photocopiers, 3D spectacles
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  Ses ve görüntünün kaydı, nakli veya yeniden meydana getirilmesi (reprodüksiyonu) için cihazlar; kameralar, fotoğraf makineleri, televizyonlar, videolar, CD - DVD kayıt ve oynatıcı cihazlar, MP3 çalarlar ve bunlarla birlikte kullanılan uzaktan kumanda aletleri, bilgisayarlar, masa üstü - tablet bilgisayarlar, giyilebilir teknolojik cihazlar (akıllı saatler, bileklikler, başa takılan cihazlar), mikrofonlar, hoparlörler, kulaklıklar; haberleşme ve çoğaltma amaçlı cihazlar ve bilgisayar çevre donanımları; cep telefonları ve bunların kılıfları, cep telefonu ekran koruyucuları; sabit telefonlar, telefon santralleri, bilgisayar yazıcıları, tarayıcılar, fotokopi makineleri, 3 boyutlu gözlükler .

• Magnetic and optical data carriers and computer programs and software recorded on them; electronic publications downloadable via computer networks and recordable on magnetic and optical media, mobile applications, cryptocurrencies (software), non-fungible tokens (NFTs); cards with magnetic or optical readers, cinematographic films, series and music videos recorded on magnetic, optical and electronic media
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  Manyetik, optik kayıt taşıyıcılar ve bunlara kaydedilmiş bilgisayar programları ve yazılımları; bilgisayar ağları vasıtasıyla indirilebilen ve manyetik ve optik ortamlara kayıt edilebilen elektronik yayınlar, mobil uygulamalar, kripto para birimleri (yazılım), değiştirilemez token (Nitelikli Fikri Tapu); manyetik/optik okuyuculu kartlar, manyetik, optik, ve elektronik ortamlara kaydedilmiş çekilmiş sinema filmleri, diziler ve video müzik klipleri.

• Aerials (antennas), satellite dishes, amplifiers and their parts
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  Antenler, uydu antenler, yükselticiler ve bunların parçaları.

• Ticket dispensers, automated teller machines (ATMs)
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  Bilet otomatları, nakit para çekme makineleri.

• Components used in the electronics of machines and apparatus; semiconductors, electronic circuits, integrated circuits, chips, diodes, transistors, magnetic heads, deflectors; electronic locks, photocells, electronic switching mechanisms and remote controls used as their parts, sensors
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  Makine ve cihazların elektroniğinde kullanılan elemanlar; yarı iletkenler, elektronik devreler, entegreler, yongalar (çipler), diyotlar, transistörler, manyetik kafalar, saptırıcılar; elektronik kilitler, fotoseller, elektronik açma kapama mekanizmaları ve bunların parçası olarak kullanılan uzaktan kumanda cihazları, algılayıcılar (sensörler).

• Meters measuring consumption per unit of time and time switches (timers)
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  Birim zamandaki tüketim miktarını ölçen sayaçlar ve zaman ayarlayıcıları.

• Protective clothing, protective and life-saving equipment, swimming goggles, protective goggles (safety glasses)
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  Koruyucu giysiler, koruma ve can kurtarma amaçlı donanımlar, yüzücü gözlükleri, koruyucu gözlükler.

• Apparatus and instruments for conducting, transforming, accumulating and controlling electricity; plugs, junction boxes, switches, circuit breakers, fuses, ballasts, starters, electrical distribution boards, resistors, sockets, transformers, adapters, chargers, cables for electricity and electronics, batteries, accumulators, solar panels for the production of electricity, charging stations for electric vehicles
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  Elektrik enerjisini iletim, dönüştürme, depolama kontrol cihazları ve araçları; fişler, buatlar, anahtarlar, şalterler, sigortalar, balastlar, starterler, elektrik panoları, rezistanslar, soketler, transformatörler, adaptörler, şarj cihazları, elektrik, elektronikte kullanılan kablolar, piller, aküler, elektrik enerjisi üretimi için güneş panelleri, elektrikli araçlar için şarj istasyonları.

• Apparatus whose main function is warning and alarm (other than vehicle alarms), electric bells
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  Ana fonksiyonu uyarı ve alarm olan cihazlar (taşıt alarmları hariç), elektrikli ziller.

• Signalling apparatus and instruments for use in traffic
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  Trafikte kullanım amaçlı sinyalizasyon, işaretle bildirme cihazları ve araçları.

• Fire-extinguishing apparatus and instruments (including fire hoses)
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  Yangın söndürme aletleri ve cihazları (yangın söndürme hortumları dahil).

• Radar apparatus, sonars, night vision apparatus and instruments (image intensifiers)
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  Radarlar, denizaltı radarları (sonarlar), gece görüşü sağlayıcı veya arttırıcı aletler ve cihazlar.

• Decorative magnets
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  Dekoratif mıknatıslar.

• Metronomes
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  Metronomlar.

• Humanoid robots having artificial intelligence, laboratory robots, teaching robots, security surveillance robots
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  Yapay zekalı insansı robotlar, laboratuvar robotları, eğitim öğretim amaçlı robotlar, güvenliği gözetleyici robotlar.

Example terms in class 9

A selection of 100 terms from the 6,340 USPTO ID Manual terms in this class.

• 35mm cameras
• Adding machines
• Analog-to-digital converters
• Apparatus for automatic chromatography for laboratory
• Audio cassette decks for automobiles
• Automated bank note sorting machines
• Backpacks especially adapted for holding laptops
• Bass speakers
• Battery separator films
• Blank CDs
• Body-tubes for telescopes
• Cable television transmitters
• Capacitive styluses for touch screen devices
• Cases for audiovisual equipment
• CD sleeves
• Chargers for electric accumulators
• Clothing for protection against chemicals
• Computer cameras
• Computer hardware with preinstalled software
• Computer switches
• Counterfeit money detector pens
• Data carriers containing stored typographic typefaces
• Diagnostic apparatus for testing food
• Digital signage monitors
• Distilling units for scientific purposes
• Downloadable calendaring software
• Downloadable computer software
• Downloadable electronic game programs
• Downloadable instructional materials
• Downloadable patterns for making dresses
• Downloadable printable record cards
• Downloadable software for search engine optimization
• Dry suits
• Earphone cases
• Electric circuit openers
• Electric or electronic sensors
• Electrical circuits and circuit boards
• Electrical switches
• Electronic black boxes for recording data
• Electronic diaries
• Electronic payment terminal
• Electronic warning horn
• Equalisers being audio apparatus
• Fiber optic beam combiners
• Fire extinguishing apparatus for automobiles
• Flow meters
• Fuses for electric current
• Global positioning system receivers
• Grip holders for electronic book readers
• Head-mounted video displays
• High-frequency switching power supplies
• Image intensifiers
• Integrated circuit modules
• Junction sleeves for fibre optics
• Lanyards for cell phones
• LCD panels
• Levelling rods
• Local switches
• Magnetic cores
• Manometers being pressure gauges
• Medical training simulators being mannequins
• Microphone boom pole
• Mobile phone chargers
• Motor vehicle to trailer electrical connectors
• Multiframe view cameras
• Nickel-cadmium storage batteries
• Optical disc players
• Oscillation detection devices
• Personal headphones for sound transmitting apparatuses
• Photographic flash units
• Plugboards
• Portable ultrafine dust measuring apparatus
• Precision theodolites
• Probes for scientific purposes
• Protective films adapted for smartphone lenses
• Punch clocks
• Radio signal tuners
• Record players
• Recorded optimization software for optimizing
• Remote controls
• Rocketsondes
• Satellite transceivers
• Security surveillance robots
• Servers for web hosting
• Slope indicators
• Snorkels for swimming training
• Sound recording apparatus
• Squares for measuring
• Strobe lights being warning beacons
• Swim masks
• Telephone answering machines
• Television tuners
• Thermosensitive temperature indicator strips
• Traffic-light apparatus
• Underwater breathing apparatus
• Vehicle drive training simulators
• Video recorders and video reproducing apparatus
• Walkie-talkies
• Weight belts for scuba diving
• Wireless electronic visitor chimes

Example terms: Source: USPTO ID Manual (public domain), retrieved 18 October 2026.

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