TheU.S. Patent and Trademark Office, also known as USPTO, is a federal agency overseeing the registration of trademarks. To make their work more accessible, the USPTO divided the trademarks into 45 distinct categories: 34 for Products and 11 for Services.
These categories are referred to as classes. Classes help differentiate and track thousands of new trademarks filed and registered annually. An exact word or logo could effortlessly qualify as a separate trademark in various other classes. For example, "Monster" could be a trademark for the "Medical Products" class and "Food and Drink" class.
Like, Excel is a spreadsheet program from Microsoft, a Hyundai Car, and a Learning School Academy. All these trademarks are registered under different class products. Therefore, a trademark owner must choose the class (or classes) carefully before applying to their mark. Or a better idea file it with a third-party service like Trademarkia in 3 Easy Steps and with Reliable World Class Lawyers.
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Navigating Through Trademark Class System
There is a thin line of difference in trademark classifications which requires ample research and knowledge to determine the exact class of the goods. For instance, the footwear falls under Class 25, but if it is made up of leather, then it would fall under Class 18.
Similarly, Does Sensodyne toothpaste falls under class 3 or 5? The correct answer is that if Sensodyne is a medicated toothpaste, it’ll fall under Class 5, but in case of a non-medicated one, It’ll come under class 3.
Organized Trademark Classes
We have included all the trademark classes organized with individual class entries. The USPTO has grouped the diverse international classifications into distinguished classes marked with numbers. The USPTO considers these classes as related to finding out the purpose of trademark and trademark-related queries.
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What is a Trademark Class? Why do we need it?
Goods and services are organized by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) according to specific categories or "classes." Classes help USPTO track thousands of applications filed annually.
Do I need to Hire a Trademark Attorney?
If you live in the U.S. and you’re applying for registration in the U.S., you aren’t required by the USPTO to hire a trademark lawyer. However, the USPTOstrongly encourages applicants to hire a U.S.-licensed attorney specializing in trademark law.
What if I File a Trademark in the Wrong Class?
Mistakes in the filing process are usually avoidable with the right guidance. Filing a trademark registration is far more than simply filling out a form online. Therefore, you need legal counsel to help you out.
Can I use a Registered Trademark in a Different Class?
Even if a registered trademark exists under one class, another business can file an application for a similar mark under another class. Hence, filing under one class does not deliver a thorough exclusivity over the mark's use.
Can a Multi-Class Application be filed in the USA?
Yes, the USPTO allows applicants to file a single trademark application shielding different goods and services over multiple classes.
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