Category: Trademark

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO), the federal agency in charge of federal trademark registration, categorizes marks into 45 different “classes” of products or services. The goal of these classes is to allow various types of businesses to register their trademarks in the categories most relevant to their core business. Insurance, financial affairs,… Continue reading TRADEMARK CLASS 36: Insurance, financial, real estate affairs

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the federal agency in charge of trademark management, categorizes trademarks into 45 different “classes” of products or services. A registered mark in one class does not infringe on a registered mark in another class. For example, an advertising firm with the trademarked name “Brand-It” does not infringe… Continue reading TRADEMARK CLASS 35: Business Services and Consulting

A trademark protects a company’s distinguishing logo, word, or phrase from being used by someone else. Businesses must file a trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). All trademarks are classified by the USPTO into 45 different classes, with each class representing a different group of goods or services. Why are… Continue reading TRADEMARK CLASS 34: Tobacco and Smoking Products

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) divides federal trademarks into 45 different “classes” of goods or services when categorizing them. The goal of these classes is to allow different types of businesses to register their trademarks in categories that are most closely related to their core business. True, it’s a complex classification system,… Continue reading TRADEMARK CLASS 33: Alcoholic beverages (except beers)

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO), the federal agency in charge of federal trademark registration, categorizes marks into 45 different “classes” of products or services. The goal of these classes is to allow different types of businesses to register their trademarks in categories that are most closely related to their core business. Beers,… Continue reading TRADEMARK CLASS 32: Water and Non-Alcoholic Beverages

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO), the federal agency in charge of federal trademark registration, categorizes marks into 45 different “classes” of products or services. The goal of these classes is to allow different types of businesses to register their trademarks in categories that are most closely related to their core business. Beers,… Continue reading TRADEMARK CLASS 31: Grains, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) divides federal trademark applications into 45 different “classes” of goods or services. The goal of these classes is to allow different types of businesses to register their trademarks in categories that are most closely related to their core business. Trademark law exists to protect consumers from unfair… Continue reading TRADEMARK CLASS 30: Food Products, Coffee, Bread, Sugar

A trademark is a legally registered symbol, word, or phrase that identifies a particular company or brand of product or service. If your company has a distinguishing mark, it is best to register it as a trademark. A trademark can help prevent another company from using your company’s logo or phrase. You must apply for… Continue reading TRADEMARK CLASS 29: Meat and Processed Food Products

rademarks must be applied for or registered in categories, and each class represents a separate class of products or services. In 1957, the NICE Agreement established the NICE Classification, which divided marks into 45 different classes based on Goods and Services (Classes 1-34 for Goods and Classes 35-45 for Services). These classifications are intended to… Continue reading TRADEMARK CLASS 27: Carpets, rugs, mats

Textile and sewing goods, as well as other artificial accessories and decorative pieces, fall under Trademark Class 26. Consider items used for “finishing” an outfit or piece of clothing when categorizing these items. Hair Related Goods: Trademark Class 26 contains a plethora of hair-related goods, ranging from ribbons to bobby pins. Although these items are… Continue reading TRADEMARK CLASS 26: Lace and Embroidery, Ribbons and Braid