Trademark class 10 · Goods
Class 10: Medical and surgical instruments and devices
Trademark class 10 covers medical and surgical instruments and devices.
Covers surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth, orthopaedic articles, suture materials, therapeutic and assistive devices for people with disabilities, massage apparatus, and articles for nursing infants. The line with class 5 is that this class is the hardware (devices), not the medicines.
Thinking of registering in class 10? Check the name is free here first. If it's already taken, your application can be refused — and the £205 IPO fee isn't refunded. The search is free, across the UK and EU registers.
Check your name in class 10 →What class 10 covers
Examples of goods in this class:
- ✓ surgical instruments
- ✓ dental drills and dental chairs
- ✓ artificial limbs and prosthetics
- ✓ blood pressure monitors
- ✓ hearing aids
- ✓ orthopaedic supports and braces
- ✓ massage devices
- ✓ hospital beds
- ✓ baby feeding bottles
- ✓ condoms and contraceptive devices
Typical businesses that register in class 10
- medical device manufacturers
- dental equipment suppliers
- prosthetics and orthopaedics companies
- assistive technology brands
- veterinary equipment suppliers
What's not in class 10
Common mix-ups — these belong in another class, so filing class 10 alone wouldn't cover them:
- × pharmaceuticals and medicines (class 5)
- × fitness and gym equipment without medical purpose (class 28)
- × non-medical optical instruments such as telescopes (class 9)
Related classes
Businesses in class 10 often file in these too:
Frequently asked questions
- What is trademark class 10?
- Covers surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth, orthopaedic articles, suture materials, therapeutic and assistive devices for people with disabilities, massage apparatus, and articles for nursing infants. The line with class 5 is that this class is the hardware (devices), not the medicines.
- How many trademarks are on the UK register in class 10?
- 45,225 marks on the UK register reference class 10 (as of June 2026), counting UK national marks plus international (Madrid) marks designating the UK.
- What goods or services are in class 10?
- Class 10 includes surgical instruments, dental drills and dental chairs, artificial limbs and prosthetics, blood pressure monitors, hearing aids, orthopaedic supports and braces, among others. Your trademark only covers the goods or services you actually list when you file.
- Do I need to register in more than one class?
- Possibly. A trademark is only protected in the classes you register, and you pay a fee per class. Businesses in class 10 often also file in class 5, class 9, class 44.
- How much does it cost to register a trademark in class 10?
- Registering in class 10 costs £205 if you file online directly with the UK IPO, covering this one class; each additional class is £60. The fee isn't refunded if your mark is refused, so it's worth checking the name is free in class 10 before you file. See the full cost breakdown .
Check your name before you file
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Check your name free →Last reviewed June 2026
Class headings are a guide, not the full legal specification. When you file, you list the exact goods or services you need — this is general information, not legal advice. See also our guide to registering a UK trademark, or find your classes by business type.