Trademark class 16 · Goods
Class 16: Paper, printed matter and stationery
Trademark class 16 covers paper, printed matter and stationery.
Covers paper and cardboard, printed matter, bookbinding material, photographs, stationery and office requisites (except furniture), adhesives for stationery or household use, drawing and art materials, instructional materials, and plastic wrapping sheets and bags. The class covers physical paper-based goods and office supplies, not the services of printing or publishing.
Thinking of registering in class 16? 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 16 →What class 16 covers
Examples of goods in this class:
- ✓ books, magazines and newspapers
- ✓ notebooks and writing pads
- ✓ pens, pencils and markers
- ✓ envelopes and greeting cards
- ✓ postage stamps and labels
- ✓ cardboard and corrugated board
- ✓ adhesive tape for stationery
- ✓ drawing materials and sketch pads
- ✓ plastic wrapping bags and film
- ✓ calendars and diaries
Typical businesses that register in class 16
- publishers of books and periodicals
- stationery brands
- art materials suppliers
- packaging material manufacturers
- greeting card companies
What's not in class 16
Common mix-ups — these belong in another class, so filing class 16 alone wouldn't cover them:
- × printing and publishing services (classes 40 and 41)
- × artists' paints and inks (class 2)
- × office furniture (class 20)
Related classes
Businesses in class 16 often file in these too:
Frequently asked questions
- What is trademark class 16?
- Covers paper and cardboard, printed matter, bookbinding material, photographs, stationery and office requisites (except furniture), adhesives for stationery or household use, drawing and art materials, instructional materials, and plastic wrapping sheets and bags. The class covers physical paper-based goods and office supplies, not the services of printing or publishing.
- How many trademarks are on the UK register in class 16?
- 100,230 marks on the UK register reference class 16 (as of June 2026), counting UK national marks plus international (Madrid) marks designating the UK.
- What goods or services are in class 16?
- Class 16 includes books, magazines and newspapers, notebooks and writing pads, pens, pencils and markers, envelopes and greeting cards, postage stamps and labels, cardboard and corrugated board, 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 16 often also file in class 9, class 35, class 41.
- How much does it cost to register a trademark in class 16?
- Registering in class 16 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 16 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.