Spitzenkategorie
Spitzenkategorie is a German compound noun translating roughly as "top category" or "top tier." Formed from Spitze ("top" or "peak") and Kategorie ("category"), the term denotes the highest rank or class within a hierarchical system and is used in everyday language, marketing, ranking systems and specialised classifications.
In commerce and marketing, Spitzenkategorie describes premium product lines, luxury goods or services positioned above standard
The term is primarily descriptive rather than legal; its meaning depends on the standards or metrics adopted