Trademark class 18 · Goods
Class 18: Leather goods, luggage and saddlery
Trademark class 18 covers leather goods, luggage and saddlery.
Covers leather and imitations of leather, animal skins and hides, luggage and carrying bags, umbrellas and parasols, walking sticks, whips, harness and saddlery, and collars, leashes and clothing for animals. The class focuses on leather as a material and goods made from it, along with travel goods and equestrian accessories.
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Check your name in class 18 →What class 18 covers
Examples of goods in this class:
- ✓ handbags, shoulder bags and tote bags
- ✓ suitcases, holdalls and travel bags
- ✓ wallets and purses
- ✓ rucksacks and backpacks
- ✓ umbrellas and parasols
- ✓ walking sticks and canes
- ✓ leather belts (non-clothing)
- ✓ saddlery and bridles for horses
- ✓ dog leads and collars
- ✓ animal skins and hides
Typical businesses that register in class 18
- luxury handbag and leather goods brands
- luggage and travel accessories brands
- equestrian equipment suppliers
- pet accessories brands
- leather goods manufacturers
What's not in class 18
Common mix-ups — these belong in another class, so filing class 18 alone wouldn't cover them:
- × leather clothing such as jackets (class 25)
- × leather belts sold as clothing accessories (class 25)
- × fur clothing and coats (class 25)
Related classes
Businesses in class 18 often file in these too:
Business types that file in class 18
See which classes these businesses usually register, and why:
Frequently asked questions
- What is trademark class 18?
- Covers leather and imitations of leather, animal skins and hides, luggage and carrying bags, umbrellas and parasols, walking sticks, whips, harness and saddlery, and collars, leashes and clothing for animals. The class focuses on leather as a material and goods made from it, along with travel goods and equestrian accessories.
- How many trademarks are on the UK register in class 18?
- 58,306 marks on the UK register reference class 18 (as of June 2026), counting UK national marks plus international (Madrid) marks designating the UK.
- What goods or services are in class 18?
- Class 18 includes handbags, shoulder bags and tote bags, suitcases, holdalls and travel bags, wallets and purses, rucksacks and backpacks, umbrellas and parasols, walking sticks and canes, 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 18 often also file in class 25, class 20, class 22.
- How much does it cost to register a trademark in class 18?
- Registering in class 18 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 18 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.