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Which trademark class do SaaS solutions fall into?

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SaaS solutions are covered by Class 42, which includes IT services, software as a service, and technology platform services. Class 9 covers downloadable software but not software delivered as a service, making Class 42 the primary class for SaaS businesses.

Additional classes are often needed depending on what the SaaS product does. A financial services SaaS platform might also need Class 36. A SaaS product for HR management might need Class 35. The core technology service is in Class 42; the industry-specific services it provides may require further classes.

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