Trademark class 41 · Services
Class 41: Education, entertainment, sport and cultural activities
Trademark class 41 covers education, entertainment, sport and cultural activities.
Covers services aimed at educating, informing or entertaining, including schools and training providers, sports clubs, cinemas, theatres, music venues, and the publishing of content. It is one of the most broadly filed service classes. Commercial trade fairs belong to class 35, and broadcasting transmission belongs to class 38.
Thinking of registering in class 41? Check the name is free here first. If it's already taken, your application can be refused — and the £205 IPO fee isn't refunded. The search is free, across the UK and EU registers.
Check your name in class 41 →What class 41 covers
Examples of services in this class:
- ✓ educational instruction and tutoring
- ✓ professional training and coaching
- ✓ entertainment and live performances
- ✓ sporting event organisation and sports clubs
- ✓ film and video production
- ✓ online publishing and e-learning platforms
- ✓ museum and gallery services
- ✓ gambling and gaming services
- ✓ photography and videography services
Typical businesses that register in class 41
- schools, colleges and training providers
- entertainment and media companies
- sports clubs and fitness centres
- publishers and content platforms
- event organisers and promoters
What's not in class 41
Common mix-ups — these belong in another class, so filing class 41 alone wouldn't cover them:
- × commercial trade fair organisation (class 35)
- × broadcasting and transmission of content (class 38)
- × online gaming platform software (class 42)
Related classes
Businesses in class 41 often file in these too:
Business types that file in class 41
See which classes these businesses usually register, and why:
Frequently asked questions
- What is trademark class 41?
- Covers services aimed at educating, informing or entertaining, including schools and training providers, sports clubs, cinemas, theatres, music venues, and the publishing of content. It is one of the most broadly filed service classes. Commercial trade fairs belong to class 35, and broadcasting transmission belongs to class 38.
- How many trademarks are on the UK register in class 41?
- 219,004 marks on the UK register reference class 41 (as of June 2026), counting UK national marks plus international (Madrid) marks designating the UK.
- What goods or services are in class 41?
- Class 41 includes educational instruction and tutoring, professional training and coaching, entertainment and live performances, sporting event organisation and sports clubs, film and video production, online publishing and e-learning platforms, 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 41 often also file in class 35, class 38, class 42.
- How much does it cost to register a trademark in class 41?
- Registering in class 41 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 41 before you file. See the full cost breakdown .
Check your name before you file
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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.