What trademark class is a café in?

Most cafés register in classes 43 and 30. Class 43 covers restaurants & hospitality; Class 30 covers coffee, cereals & condiments. You only ever register the classes that match what you actually sell.

Do cafés 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 cafés file in classes 43 and 30 together, then add others as the business grows.

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

Filing direct with the UK IPO costs £205 for the first class and £60 for each additional class, so a café covering classes 43 and 30 pays about £265. The fee isn't refunded if your mark is refused — which is why checking the name is free first matters.

Trademark classes · By business type

Which trademark classes does a café need?

Most cafés register in class 43 (Restaurants & hospitality) and class 30 (Coffee, cereals & condiments).

A café is a hospitality business first, so the food-service class is where its protection starts. Cafés that sell their own beans, bakes or branded merchandise add the food and retail classes.

Last reviewed June 2026

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The classes cafés usually register in

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Frequently asked questions

What trademark class is a café in?: Most cafés register in classes 43 and 30. Class 43 covers restaurants & hospitality; Class 30 covers coffee, cereals & condiments. You only ever register the classes that match what you actually sell.
Do cafés 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 cafés file in classes 43 and 30 together, then add others as the business grows.
How much does it cost a café to register a trademark?: Filing direct with the UK IPO costs £205 for the first class and £60 for each additional class, so a café covering classes 43 and 30 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 cafés 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.