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As of 18 June 2005, Egypt adopted the Eighth Edition of the Nice Classification of Goods and Services concerning the registration of trademarks and service marks. The Egyptian government deposited its instrument of accession to the Nice Agreement on March 18, 2005. According to this edition, the existing Class 42 will be divided into the following four classes: Class 42: Scientific and technological services, research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software, and legal services; Class 43: Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation; Class 44: Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture, and forestry services; Class 45: Personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals; security services for the protection of property and individuals. Consequently, effective June 18, 2005, all service mark applications and renewals shall be filed in Classes 35 to 45 as per the Eighth Edition of the Nice Classification.