Nice Classification Guide

All 45 USPTO trademark classes

Every USPTO trademark application must specify one or more Nice Classification classes. You pay a separate filing fee per class ($250–$350). Choose only the classes that cover your actual goods and services.

How to choose the right class(es)

1. Think about what you sell

Are you selling a physical product, a digital product, or a service? Products and services are in different classes.

2. Use the USPTO ID Manual

Search the USPTO’s Acceptable Identification of Goods and Services Manual to find exact pre-approved language for TEAS Plus filings.

3. Don’t over-file

Only register classes where you currently use or intend to use your mark. Over-claiming classes you don’t use can lead to cancellation.

Most common classes for US brands

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Electronics & Software

Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking, life-saving, and teaching apparatus and instruments; electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments; computer hardware and software.

Software applicationsMobile appsComputer programs
25

Clothing & Apparel

Clothing, footwear, and headgear.

T-shirtsShoesHats
35

Business Services & Advertising

Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.

Retail store servicesOnline marketplace servicesBusiness consulting
41

Education & Entertainment

Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

Online coursesPodcastsStreaming services
42

Technology & SaaS

Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.

SaaS platformsCloud computingWeb development
44

Medical & Beauty

Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture, and forestry services.

TelemedicineSpa servicesSkincare treatments
43

Food & Beverage Services

Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation.

RestaurantsCafesCatering services
30

Food & Beverages (Products)

Coffee, tea, cocoa, and artificial coffee; rice, pasta and noodles; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread, pastries, and confectionery; chocolate; ice cream; sugar, honey, treacle; baking powder, yeast, salt; mustard; vinegar, sauces.

Coffee brandsSnack foodsSauces
32

Beer & Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Beers; non-alcoholic beverages; mineral and aerated waters; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.

Beer brandsSoda brandsEnergy drinks
33

Wines & Spirits

Alcoholic beverages (except beers).

Wine brandsWhiskey brandsVodka brands
36

Financial Services

Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.

Banking servicesInvestment servicesInsurance products
38

Telecommunications

Telecommunications.

Internet service providersSocial media platformsMessaging apps
45

Legal & Personal Services

Legal services; security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.

Legal document servicesDating appsSocial networking (personal)
5

Pharmaceuticals & Supplements

Pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary use; food for babies; dietary supplements for humans and animals.

VitaminsSupplementsMedications
16

Paper Goods & Printed Materials

Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites; instructional and teaching material; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging.

BooksMagazinesStationery

All 45 Nice Classification classes

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Class 1Chemicals

Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry.

Industrial adhesivesChemical reagentsFertilizersFire retardant chemicals
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Class 2Paints & Coatings

Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordants; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers, and artists.

House paintVarnishInk for printingWood stain
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Class 3Cosmetics & Cleaning

Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; non-medicated dentifrices; perfumery, essential oils; bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations.

ShampooPerfumeLipstickLaundry detergentToothpaste
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Class 4Lubricants & Fuels

Industrial oils and greases, wax; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting.

Motor oilCandlesFuelLubricants for machinery
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Class 5Pharmaceuticals & Supplements

Pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary use, food for babies; dietary supplements for humans and animals; plasters, materials for dressings.

VitaminsSupplementsCBD productsMedicationsBaby formulaProtein powder
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Class 6Metal Goods

Common metals and their alloys, ores; metal materials for building and construction; transportable buildings of metal; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; metal containers for storage or transport.

Metal toolsHardwareStructural steelMetal containersWire
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Class 7Machinery

Machines, machine tools, power-operated tools; motors and engines, except for land vehicles; machine coupling and transmission components; agricultural implements, other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs; automatic vending machines.

Industrial machineryPower toolsEnginesAgricultural equipmentRobots
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Class 8Hand Tools

Hand tools and implements, hand-operated; cutlery; side arms, except firearms; razors.

KnivesHammersScissorsRazorsHand saws
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Class 9Electronics & Software

Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments; computer hardware and software.

Software appsMobile appsSmartphonesCamerasCablesElectronic devices
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Class 10Medical Devices

Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopaedic articles; suture materials; therapeutic and assistive devices adapted for persons with disabilities.

Surgical toolsProstheticsStethoscopesDental equipmentHearing aids
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Class 11Lighting & HVAC

Apparatus and installations for lighting, heating, cooling, steam generating, cooking, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes.

LED lightsAir conditionersWater heatersKitchen appliancesOvens
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Class 12Vehicles

Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water.

CarsMotorcyclesBicyclesAircraftBoatsElectric scooters
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Class 13Firearms

Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks.

GunsAmmunitionFireworksAir guns
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Class 14Jewelry & Watches

Precious metals and their alloys; jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.

RingsNecklacesWatchesEarringsGold coins
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Class 15Musical Instruments

Musical instruments; music stands and stands for musical instruments; conductors' batons.

GuitarsPianosDrumsViolinsMusic stands
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Class 16Paper & Printed Materials

Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites; instructional and teaching material.

BooksMagazinesStationeryNotebooksGreeting cardsCalendars
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Class 17Rubber & Insulation

Unprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and substitutes for all these materials; plastics and resins in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials.

Rubber sealsInsulation materialsPlastic sheetingGaskets
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Class 18Leather Goods

Leather and imitations of leather; animal skins and hides; luggage and carrying bags; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; whips, harnesses and saddlery; collars, leashes and clothing for animals.

HandbagsWalletsLuggageBeltsPet collars
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Class 19Building Materials

Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal.

ConcreteBricksCeramic tilesWood building materialsPlastic pipes
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Class 20Furniture

Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; containers, not of metal, for storage or transport; unworked or semi-worked bone, horn, whalebone or mother-of-pearl; shells; meerschaum.

ChairsDesksMattressesPlastic containersPicture frames
21
Class 21Kitchenware & Household

Household or kitchen utensils and containers; cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons; combs and sponges; brushes; brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes.

Pots and pansCoffee mugsToothbrushesCleaning brushesBowls
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Class 22Rope & Textiles (Raw)

Ropes and string; nets; tents and tarpaulins; awnings of textile or synthetic materials; sails; sacks for the transport and storage of materials in bulk; raw fibrous textile materials and substitutes therefor.

RopeFishing netsTentsTarpsRaw cotton
23
Class 23Yarns & Threads

Yarns and threads for textile use.

Cotton yarnWool threadPolyester threadKnitting yarn
24
Class 24Fabrics & Textiles

Textiles and substitutes for textiles; household linen; curtains of textile or plastic.

Bed sheetsCurtainsFabric by the yardTable clothsTowels
25
Class 25Clothing & Apparel

Clothing, footwear, headgear.

T-shirtsShoesHatsJacketsDressesSocksAthletic wear
26
Class 26Lace & Embroidery

Lace, braid and embroidery, and haberdashery ribbons and bows; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers, hair decorations and hair accessories.

ButtonsZippersHair clipsArtificial flowersEmbroidery
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Class 27Carpets & Floor Coverings

Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile).

Area rugsCarpetFloor matsYoga mats
28
Class 28Games & Sporting Goods

Games, toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for Christmas trees.

Board gamesVideo gamesToysSports equipmentGym equipment
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Class 29Meat & Processed Foods

Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs; milk, cheese, butter, yogurt and other milk products; oils and fats for food.

Beef jerkyCanned vegetablesCheeseButterFrozen mealsOlive oil
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Class 30Staple Foods & Condiments

Coffee, tea, cocoa and artificial coffee; rice, pasta and noodles; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread, pastries and confectionery; chocolate; ice cream; sugar, honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt; mustard; vinegar, sauces.

Coffee brandsSnack foodsHot sauceBreadChocolateIce cream
31
Class 31Fresh Produce & Live Animals

Raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products; raw and unprocessed grains and seeds; fresh fruits and vegetables; fresh herbs; natural plants and flowers; live animals.

Fresh produceLive plantsSeedsPet food (natural)Live animals
32
Class 32Beer & Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Beers; non-alcoholic beverages; mineral and aerated waters; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.

Beer brandsSodaEnergy drinksJuiceSports drinksSparkling water
33
Class 33Wines & Spirits

Alcoholic beverages (except beers); wine; spirits; liqueurs.

Wine brandsWhiskeyVodkaGinRumHard seltzer
34
Class 34Tobacco & Smoking

Tobacco and tobacco substitutes; cigarettes and cigars; electronic cigarettes and oral vaporisers for smokers; smokers' articles; matches.

Tobacco productsE-cigarettesVape productsCigarsLighters
35
Class 35Business Services & Advertising

Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.

Retail store servicesOnline marketplaceBusiness consultingMarketing servicesJob boardsAccounting
36
Class 36Financial & Insurance Services

Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.

BankingInvestment servicesInsuranceReal estateCryptocurrencyPayment processing
37
Class 37Construction & Repair

Building construction; repair; installation services.

Home constructionHVAC installationAuto repairCleaning servicesPlumbing
38
Class 38Telecommunications

Telecommunications.

Internet servicesSocial media platformsMessaging appsVoIPBroadcastingPodcasting
39
Class 39Transportation & Storage

Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.

Shipping servicesFreightTravel bookingMoving servicesWarehousing
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Class 40Treatment of Materials

Treatment of materials; recycling of waste and trash; air purification and treatment of water; printing services; food and drink preservation.

Printing servicesLaser cuttingCustom printingWater treatmentRecycling
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Class 41Education & Entertainment

Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

Online coursesPodcastsStreaming servicesLive eventsFitness classesPublishingGaming
42
Class 42Technology & SaaS

Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software.

SaaSCloud computingWeb developmentIT consultingCybersecurityAI services
43
Class 43Restaurants & Hospitality

Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation.

RestaurantsCafesCateringHotelsFood deliveryBarsPop-up dining
44
Class 44Medical & Beauty Services

Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.

TelemedicineSpa servicesSkincare treatmentsDental officesVeterinary clinics
45
Class 45Legal & Personal Services

Legal services; security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.

Legal document servicesDating appsSocial networkingSecurity servicesFuneral services

Filing in multiple classes

You can file for multiple classes in a single application. Each class is treated as a separate fee unit — so three classes at TEAS Plus costs $750 ($250 × 3). The advantages of filing multiple classes at once:

  • Single application, single examination process
  • Same filing date (priority date) for all classes
  • Broader protection against infringers in adjacent markets

Caution: Only file in classes where you have a genuine use or intent to use. Filing in classes you will never use can expose your registration to cancellation proceedings for non-use (Section 8 cancellation).

International trademark — Madrid Protocol

US trademark registrations only protect your mark in the United States. If you want international protection, you can use the Madrid Protocol — an international treaty that lets you extend a US registration to 130+ countries through a single application filed with WIPO.

  • You must have a pending or registered US application as a base
  • File through the USPTO’s Madrid system — fees vary by country and class
  • Each designated country examines the mark under its own trademark law
  • Priority date is the date of international application

Know your class? Ready to file.

File your TEAS application directly on the USPTO website — no attorney or filing service required.