Locarno Class 24
MEDICAL AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
Professional Definition
Instruments and apparatus for medical, surgical, and laboratory use
Subclasses (6)
| Subclass | Description | Common Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 24-01 | Apparatus and equipment for doctors, hospitals and laboratories | Medical instruments, surgical tools, diagnostic equipment |
| 24-02 | Medical instruments, instruments and tools for laboratory use | Thermometers, syringes, microscopes, test tubes |
| 24-03 | Prosthetic articles | Artificial limbs, dental prosthetics |
| 24-04 | Materials for dressing wounds, nursing and medical care | Bandages, medical dressings, wound care materials |
| 24-05 | Furniture, apparatus and equipment for medical or sanitary purposes | Hospital beds, examination tables |
| 24-99 | Miscellaneous | Other medical/laboratory equipment |
Source: Locarno Classification (13th Edition). Always refer to the official WIPO website for legal purposes.