Trademark class 21 · Goods
Class 21: Household utensils, cookware and glassware
Trademark class 21 covers household utensils, cookware and glassware.
Covers household and kitchen utensils and containers, cookware and tableware (except cutlery), combs and sponges, brushes other than paintbrushes, articles for cleaning, unworked or semi-worked glass except building glass, and glassware, porcelain and earthenware. This class is for non-electrical kitchen and domestic goods; electrical cooking appliances belong in class 11.
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Check your name in class 21 →What class 21 covers
Examples of goods in this class:
- ✓ pots, pans and baking trays
- ✓ plates, bowls and mugs
- ✓ glasses, decanters and vases
- ✓ food storage containers
- ✓ kitchen brushes and cleaning sponges
- ✓ combs and hairbrushes
- ✓ toothbrushes
- ✓ dustpans and brushes
- ✓ porcelain and ceramic decorative ware
- ✓ wine glasses and champagne flutes
Typical businesses that register in class 21
- cookware and bakeware brands
- tableware and crockery brands
- glassware and crystal manufacturers
- homeware and gift brands
- cleaning accessory manufacturers
What's not in class 21
Common mix-ups — these belong in another class, so filing class 21 alone wouldn't cover them:
- × cutlery — knives, forks and spoons (class 8)
- × electric kitchen appliances such as kettles and toasters (class 11)
- × furniture, including kitchen furniture (class 20)
Related classes
Businesses in class 21 often file in these too:
Business types that file in class 21
See which classes these businesses usually register, and why:
Frequently asked questions
- What is trademark class 21?
- Covers household and kitchen utensils and containers, cookware and tableware (except cutlery), combs and sponges, brushes other than paintbrushes, articles for cleaning, unworked or semi-worked glass except building glass, and glassware, porcelain and earthenware. This class is for non-electrical kitchen and domestic goods; electrical cooking appliances belong in class 11.
- How many trademarks are on the UK register in class 21?
- 86,235 marks on the UK register reference class 21 (as of June 2026), counting UK national marks plus international (Madrid) marks designating the UK.
- What goods or services are in class 21?
- Class 21 includes pots, pans and baking trays, plates, bowls and mugs, glasses, decanters and vases, food storage containers, kitchen brushes and cleaning sponges, combs and hairbrushes, 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 21 often also file in class 8, class 11, class 20.
- How much does it cost to register a trademark in class 21?
- Registering in class 21 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 21 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.