Trademark class 37 · Services
Class 37: Construction, installation and repair services
Trademark class 37 covers construction, installation and repair services.
Covers building and construction services, installation work, and the repair or maintenance of physical objects. It includes all trades from plumbing and electrical work to vehicle servicing and renovation. Architectural design belongs to class 42, and the sale of construction materials belongs to the relevant goods classes.
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Check your name in class 37 →What class 37 covers
Examples of services in this class:
- ✓ building construction and demolition
- ✓ plumbing and heating installation
- ✓ electrical installation services
- ✓ painting and decorating
- ✓ roofing and scaffolding services
- ✓ vehicle servicing and repair
- ✓ computer hardware repair and maintenance
- ✓ restoration and refurbishment services
- ✓ cleaning services for buildings
Typical businesses that register in class 37
- construction companies and builders
- plumbers, electricians and trade contractors
- property renovation firms
- vehicle repair garages
- facilities management companies
What's not in class 37
Common mix-ups — these belong in another class, so filing class 37 alone wouldn't cover them:
- × architectural and engineering design (class 42)
- × landscaping and horticulture services (class 44)
- × material treatment and processing (class 40)
Related classes
Businesses in class 37 often file in these too:
Business types that file in class 37
See which classes these businesses usually register, and why:
Frequently asked questions
- What is trademark class 37?
- Covers building and construction services, installation work, and the repair or maintenance of physical objects. It includes all trades from plumbing and electrical work to vehicle servicing and renovation. Architectural design belongs to class 42, and the sale of construction materials belongs to the relevant goods classes.
- How many trademarks are on the UK register in class 37?
- 56,464 marks on the UK register reference class 37 (as of June 2026), counting UK national marks plus international (Madrid) marks designating the UK.
- What goods or services are in class 37?
- Class 37 includes building construction and demolition, plumbing and heating installation, electrical installation services, painting and decorating, roofing and scaffolding services, vehicle servicing and repair, 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 37 often also file in class 40, class 42, class 44.
- How much does it cost to register a trademark in class 37?
- Registering in class 37 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 37 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.