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 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

TRADEMARK CLASS 23 Trademark Class 23 protects various yarns and threads used to make various textiles. In comparison to many of the other classes, it is a very narrow category. When you register a trademark in any class, you are looking to protect yourself from industry infringement. Another company may use a trademark that is… Continue reading TRADEMARK CLASS 23: Yarns and threads

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) classifies trademarks into 45 distinct categories. Each class represents a different type of product, good, or service. Registering a Class 17 Trademark If you’re starting a new business, you should register the intellectual properties associated with it as trademarks. A trademark can be registered for any distinctive… Continue reading TRADEMARK CLASS 17: Rubber, Asbestos and Mica

The US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) organize its trademark registry by categorizing marks into 45 different “classes” of goods or services. Textiles and textile goods not included in other classes, such as bed covers, table covers, and textile covers for household use, are included in Class 24. The Trademark Class System A class system… Continue reading TRADEMARK CLASS 24: Textiles and textile goods

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the federal agency in charge of managing 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.… Continue reading TRADEMARK CLASS 25: Clothing, Footwear and Headgear

When you register a trademark with the USPTO, you are protected from infringement by other businesses in your industry. As a result, two companies with similar names or logos can coexist as long as they operate in different market segments. For example, two separate trademarks for Delta Airlines and Delta Faucets can be filed because… Continue reading TRADEMARK CLASS 19: Building Materials