Trademark class 25 · Goods
Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear
Trademark class 25 covers clothing, footwear and headwear.
Covers garments, shoes and hats for people, including sports clothing, costumes, and the component parts of footwear and headwear. It is one of the most frequently filed classes, used by virtually all fashion and apparel brands. Specialised protective clothing and orthopaedic footwear are excluded.
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Check your name in class 25 →What class 25 covers
Examples of goods in this class:
- ✓ t-shirts, shirts and blouses
- ✓ trousers, jeans and skirts
- ✓ dresses and suits
- ✓ coats, jackets and outerwear
- ✓ sportswear and activewear
- ✓ socks and hosiery
- ✓ shoes, boots and trainers
- ✓ hats, caps and beanies
- ✓ swimwear and underwear
Typical businesses that register in class 25
- fashion brands and clothing designers
- sportswear companies
- footwear brands
- children's clothing retailers
- uniform suppliers
What's not in class 25
Common mix-ups — these belong in another class, so filing class 25 alone wouldn't cover them:
- × protective helmets and safety gear (class 9)
- × orthopaedic footwear (class 10)
- × haberdashery and sewing accessories (class 26)
Related classes
Businesses in class 25 often file in these too:
Business types that file in class 25
See which classes these businesses usually register, and why:
Frequently asked questions
- What is trademark class 25?
- Covers garments, shoes and hats for people, including sports clothing, costumes, and the component parts of footwear and headwear. It is one of the most frequently filed classes, used by virtually all fashion and apparel brands. Specialised protective clothing and orthopaedic footwear are excluded.
- How many trademarks are on the UK register in class 25?
- 169,547 marks on the UK register reference class 25 (as of June 2026), counting UK national marks plus international (Madrid) marks designating the UK.
- What goods or services are in class 25?
- Class 25 includes t-shirts, shirts and blouses, trousers, jeans and skirts, dresses and suits, coats, jackets and outerwear, sportswear and activewear, socks and hosiery, 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 25 often also file in class 18, class 24, class 26.
- How much does it cost to register a trademark in class 25?
- Registering in class 25 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 25 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.