Trademark class 17 · Goods
Class 17: Rubber, plastics and insulating materials
Trademark class 17 covers rubber, plastics and insulating materials.
Covers unprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gum, asbestos, mica and substitutes, plastics and resins in extruded form for use in manufacture, packing and insulating materials, and flexible pipes, tubes and hoses not made of metal. This is the class for industrial rubber and plastic raw or semi-finished materials, particularly for insulation and sealing.
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Check your name in class 17 →What class 17 covers
Examples of goods in this class:
- ✓ raw and synthetic rubber
- ✓ extruded plastic rods, sheets and profiles
- ✓ thermal and electrical insulating materials
- ✓ acoustic insulation materials
- ✓ rubber seals and gaskets
- ✓ flexible rubber hoses and plastic tubing
- ✓ adhesive insulating tapes
- ✓ packing and sealing compounds
- ✓ mica sheets for insulation
- ✓ foam insulation boards
Typical businesses that register in class 17
- rubber and polymer manufacturers
- industrial insulation suppliers
- plastic extrusion companies
- building product manufacturers
- electrical cable manufacturers
What's not in class 17
Common mix-ups — these belong in another class, so filing class 17 alone wouldn't cover them:
- × unprocessed artificial resins (class 1)
- × rigid non-metallic pipes for building (class 19)
- × rubber tyres (class 12)
Related classes
Businesses in class 17 often file in these too:
Frequently asked questions
- What is trademark class 17?
- Covers unprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gum, asbestos, mica and substitutes, plastics and resins in extruded form for use in manufacture, packing and insulating materials, and flexible pipes, tubes and hoses not made of metal. This is the class for industrial rubber and plastic raw or semi-finished materials, particularly for insulation and sealing.
- How many trademarks are on the UK register in class 17?
- 14,562 marks on the UK register reference class 17 (as of June 2026), counting UK national marks plus international (Madrid) marks designating the UK.
- What goods or services are in class 17?
- Class 17 includes raw and synthetic rubber, extruded plastic rods, sheets and profiles, thermal and electrical insulating materials, acoustic insulation materials, rubber seals and gaskets, flexible rubber hoses and plastic tubing, 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 17 often also file in class 1, class 19, class 6.
- How much does it cost to register a trademark in class 17?
- Registering in class 17 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 17 before you file. See the full cost breakdown .
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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.