What trademark class is a brewery in?

Most breweries register in classes 32 and 43. Class 32 covers beer & soft drinks; Class 43 covers restaurants & hospitality. You only ever register the classes that match what you actually sell.

Do breweries need to register in more than one class?

Often, yes. A trademark is only protected in the classes you register, and you pay a fee for each one. Many breweries file in classes 32 and 43 together, then add others as the business grows.

How much does it cost a brewery to register a trademark?

Filing direct with the UK IPO costs £205 for the first class and £60 for each additional class, so a brewery covering classes 32 and 43 pays about £265. The fee isn't refunded if your mark is refused — which is why checking the name is free first matters.

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Which trademark classes does a brewery need?

Most breweries register in class 32 (Beer & soft drinks) and class 43 (Restaurants & hospitality).

Beer has its own class, separate from wine and spirits, so that's where a brewery's brand protection starts. Breweries with a taproom add the hospitality class, and the retail class covers selling cans and bottles direct.

Last reviewed June 2026

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The classes breweries usually register in

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Frequently asked questions

What trademark class is a brewery in?: Most breweries register in classes 32 and 43. Class 32 covers beer & soft drinks; Class 43 covers restaurants & hospitality. You only ever register the classes that match what you actually sell.
Do breweries need to register in more than one class?: Often, yes. A trademark is only protected in the classes you register, and you pay a fee for each one. Many breweries file in classes 32 and 43 together, then add others as the business grows.
How much does it cost a brewery to register a trademark?: Filing direct with the UK IPO costs £205 for the first class and £60 for each additional class, so a brewery covering classes 32 and 43 pays about £265. The fee isn't refunded if your mark is refused — which is why checking the name is free first matters. See the full cost breakdown .

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These are the classes breweries most commonly register, not a 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 browse other business types.