What trademark class is an interior designer in?

Most interior designers register in class 42. Class 42 covers technology & it services. You only ever register the classes that match what you actually sell.

Do interior designers 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. Interior designers usually start with class 42, then add others as the business grows.

How much does it cost an interior designer to register a trademark?

Filing direct with the UK IPO costs £205 for the first class and £60 for each additional class, so an interior designer covering class 42 pays about £205. 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 an interior designer need?

Most interior designers register in class 42 (Technology & IT services).

Interior design is a technical-design service, classified with architecture and engineering rather than with decorating trades. Designers who source and sell furniture, or launch their own range, add the retail and furniture classes.

Last reviewed June 2026

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The classes interior designers usually register in

Class42Technology & IT servicesInterior design services: designing and planning interior spaces is a technical-design service.

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Frequently asked questions

What trademark class is an interior designer in?: Most interior designers register in class 42. Class 42 covers technology & it services. You only ever register the classes that match what you actually sell.
Do interior designers 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. Interior designers usually start with class 42, then add others as the business grows.
How much does it cost an interior designer to register a trademark?: Filing direct with the UK IPO costs £205 for the first class and £60 for each additional class, so an interior designer covering class 42 pays about £205. 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 interior designers 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 toregistering a UK trademark, orbrowse other business types.