Trademark classes explained
Every trademark is registered in one or more of 45 classes — categories that divide up all goods and services. You pay a fee per class, and your brand is only protected in the classes you choose. Classes 1–34 are goods; 35–45 are services. Pick the ones that match what you sell.
The figure beside each class shows how many marks on the UK register reference it (June 2026).
Goods · Classes 1–34
- 1 Chemicals 28,196
- 2 Paints & coatings 8,742
- 3 Cosmetics & cleaning 93,642
- 4 Fuels & lubricants 18,706
- 5 Pharmaceuticals 85,915
- 6 Metals & hardware 29,339
- 7 Machinery 41,932
- 8 Hand tools & cutlery 24,387
- 9 Electronics & software 290,039
- 10 Medical devices 45,225
- 11 Lighting & heating 58,006
- 12 Vehicles 37,814
- 13 Firearms & explosives 2,082
- 14 Jewellery & watches 38,281
- 15 Musical instruments 3,892
- 16 Paper & stationery 100,230
- 17 Rubber & insulation 14,562
- 18 Leather & luggage 58,306
- 19 Building materials 21,190
- 20 Furniture 57,501
- 21 Kitchenware & glassware 86,235
- 22 Ropes & nets 9,136
- 23 Yarns & threads 2,480
- 24 Textiles & linen 33,962
- 25 Clothing & footwear 169,547
- 26 Haberdashery & trimmings 15,553
- 27 Carpets & flooring 11,950
- 28 Toys, games & sport 85,009
- 29 Meat, dairy & preserved foods 39,740
- 30 Coffee, cereals & condiments 62,972
- 31 Fresh produce & live animals 22,581
- 32 Beer & soft drinks 36,755
- 33 Wine, spirits & alcohol 35,563
- 34 Tobacco & vaping 14,673
Services · Classes 35–45
- 35 Advertising & retail 261,681
- 36 Finance & insurance 84,973
- 37 Construction & repair 56,464
- 38 Telecoms & broadcasting 53,517
- 39 Transport & logistics 44,818
- 40 Material treatment & printing 28,462
- 41 Education & entertainment 219,004
- 42 Technology & IT services 187,608
- 43 Restaurants & hospitality 67,057
- 44 Health, beauty & agriculture 67,417
- 45 Legal & security 47,257
Frequently asked questions
- How many trademark classes are there?
- There are 45 classes. Classes 1–34 cover goods and classes 35–45 cover services. The UK uses the international Nice Classification, the same system used across the EU and most of the world.
- How do I choose the right trademark class?
- Pick the classes that match the goods and services you actually sell, not your industry label. Your trademark only protects what you list, so a clothing brand that also sells online typically files class 25 (clothing) and class 35 (retail). Browse the classes below, or find your classes by business type.
- How much does it cost to register a trademark class?
- Filing online directly with the UK IPO costs £205 for the first class and £60 for each additional class. So one class is £205, two classes £265, and three classes £325. The fee isn't refunded if your mark is refused.
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