Trademark class 39 · Services
Class 39: Transport, storage and travel arrangement
Trademark class 39 covers transport, storage and travel arrangement.
Covers the physical movement of people and goods, the storage of goods, and the organisation of travel. It includes courier and delivery services, freight, warehousing, vehicle hire, and travel agency services. Insurance and vehicle repair are not covered in this class.
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Check your name in class 39 →What class 39 covers
Examples of services in this class:
- ✓ road, rail, air and sea transport
- ✓ courier and parcel delivery services
- ✓ freight forwarding and logistics
- ✓ warehousing and storage services
- ✓ car and vehicle hire
- ✓ removal and relocation services
- ✓ travel agency and holiday booking services
- ✓ passenger transport and taxi services
- ✓ packaging and wrapping of goods
Typical businesses that register in class 39
- courier and logistics companies
- freight and haulage firms
- travel agents and tour operators
- vehicle rental companies
- removal companies
What's not in class 39
Common mix-ups — these belong in another class, so filing class 39 alone wouldn't cover them:
- × transport insurance (class 36)
- × vehicle repair and maintenance (class 37)
- × travel advertising and promotion (class 35)
Related classes
Businesses in class 39 often file in these too:
Business types that file in class 39
See which classes these businesses usually register, and why:
Frequently asked questions
- What is trademark class 39?
- Covers the physical movement of people and goods, the storage of goods, and the organisation of travel. It includes courier and delivery services, freight, warehousing, vehicle hire, and travel agency services. Insurance and vehicle repair are not covered in this class.
- How many trademarks are on the UK register in class 39?
- 44,818 marks on the UK register reference class 39 (as of June 2026), counting UK national marks plus international (Madrid) marks designating the UK.
- What goods or services are in class 39?
- Class 39 includes road, rail, air and sea transport, courier and parcel delivery services, freight forwarding and logistics, warehousing and storage services, car and vehicle hire, removal and relocation services, 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 39 often also file in class 35, class 36, class 37.
- How much does it cost to register a trademark in class 39?
- Registering in class 39 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 39 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.