Inditex trademarks: expansion into trademark classes, 1970–2024
Video: how Inditex extended its South African trademarks into new classes from 1970 to 2024 – from clothing, leather & bags, cosmetics & cleaning into new fields. 28 of 45 classes, 296 trademarks. South African trademark statistics by Sibanda & Zantwijk.
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- 1994: Inditex moves into class 3 cosmetics & cleaning; class 9 electronics & software; class 14 jewellery & watches; class 18 leather & bags; class 25 clothing; class 39 transport & travel; class 42 tech & IT services.
- 1999: Inditex moves into class 16 paper & print; class 24 textiles; class 28 toys & sports goods; class 35 advertising & retail.
- 2005: Inditex moves into class 26 haberdashery.
- 2006: Inditex moves into class 8 hand tools; class 10 medical devices; class 12 vehicles; class 20 furniture; class 21 kitchenware; class 36 finance & insurance.
- 2007: Inditex moves into class 2 paints; class 4 oils & fuels; class 5 pharmaceuticals; class 6 metal goods; class 11 lighting & appliances; class 15 musical instruments; class 22 ropes & tents; class 27 carpets; class 34 tobacco.
- 2019: Inditex moves into class 43 restaurants & hotels.
- By 2024, Inditex had trademarks in 28 of the 45 classes.