What trademark class is a distillery in?

Most distilleries register in classes 33 and 43. Class 33 covers wine, spirits & alcohol; Class 43 covers restaurants & hospitality. You only ever register the classes that match what you actually sell.

Do distilleries 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 distilleries file in classes 33 and 43 together, then add others as the business grows.

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

Filing direct with the UK IPO costs £205 for the first class and £60 for each additional class, so a distillery covering classes 33 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.

Trademark classes · By business type

Which trademark classes does a distillery need?

Most distilleries register in class 33 (Wine, spirits & alcohol) and class 43 (Restaurants & hospitality).

Spirits — gin, whisky, vodka, rum — sit in the alcoholic-beverages class, separate from beer. Distilleries that offer tours, tastings or a bar add the hospitality class, and retail covers direct bottle sales.

Last reviewed June 2026

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The classes distilleries usually register in

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Frequently asked questions

What trademark class is a distillery in?: Most distilleries register in classes 33 and 43. Class 33 covers wine, spirits & alcohol; Class 43 covers restaurants & hospitality. You only ever register the classes that match what you actually sell.
Do distilleries 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 distilleries file in classes 33 and 43 together, then add others as the business grows.
How much does it cost a distillery to register a trademark?: Filing direct with the UK IPO costs £205 for the first class and £60 for each additional class, so a distillery covering classes 33 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 distilleries 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.