The 45 trade mark classes
Every UK trade mark is filed in one or more classes. Your mark is protected only for the goods and services you list in those classes.
The UK uses the Nice Classification, an international system with 45 classes. Classes 1 to 34 are goods. Classes 35 to 45 are services. The 13th edition applies from 1 January 2026.
Inside each class you list the actual goods or services. "Clothing" in class 25 covers more than "T-shirts". A list that is too vague can draw an objection. A list that is too narrow can leave gaps.
We build your list from UKIPO's pre-approved terms. These are wordings UKIPO has already accepted, so they make objections at examination less likely.
Common combinations
- Coffee brand with a café: 30 and 43.
- Clothing brand with an online shop: 25 and 35.
- App or SaaS product: 9 and 42.
- Consultancy or agency: 35, sometimes 41 or 42.
The first class costs £205 at UKIPO, and each extra class £60.
All 45 classes
Short descriptions in plain English. The class headings are longer. Source: gov.uk, Search UK trade mark classes.
| Class | What it covers | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Chemicals for industry, science and farming | Goods |
| 02 | Paints, varnishes, dyes | Goods |
| 03 | Cosmetics, perfumes, cleaning products | Goods |
| 04 | Industrial oils, fuels, candles | Goods |
| 05 | Medicines, supplements, medical dressings | Goods |
| 06 | Metals and small metal goods | Goods |
| 07 | Machines and machine tools | Goods |
| 08 | Hand tools, cutlery, razors | Goods |
| 09 | Software, apps, electronics, scientific apparatus | Goods |
| 10 | Medical and dental apparatus | Goods |
| 11 | Lighting, heating, cooking and sanitary apparatus | Goods |
| 12 | Vehicles and parts | Goods |
| 13 | Firearms, ammunition, fireworks | Goods |
| 14 | Jewellery, watches, precious metals | Goods |
| 15 | Musical instruments | Goods |
| 16 | Paper, printed matter, stationery | Goods |
| 17 | Rubber, plastics for manufacture, insulating materials | Goods |
| 18 | Leather goods, bags, umbrellas | Goods |
| 19 | Building materials (not metal) | Goods |
| 20 | Furniture, mirrors, frames | Goods |
| 21 | Kitchen and household utensils, glassware | Goods |
| 22 | Ropes, nets, tents, sacks | Goods |
| 23 | Yarns and threads | Goods |
| 24 | Fabrics, bed and table linen | Goods |
| 25 | Clothing, footwear, headwear | Goods |
| 26 | Haberdashery, lace, buttons, artificial flowers | Goods |
| 27 | Carpets, rugs, mats, wallpaper | Goods |
| 28 | Games, toys, sporting goods | Goods |
| 29 | Meat, fish, dairy, preserved foods | Goods |
| 30 | Coffee, tea, bakery, sweets, sauces, staple foods | Goods |
| 31 | Fresh fruit and vegetables, plants, live animals, animal feed | Goods |
| 32 | Beers, soft drinks, juices | Goods |
| 33 | Wines, spirits and other alcoholic drinks (not beer) | Goods |
| 34 | Tobacco, e-cigarettes, smokers' articles | Goods |
| 35 | Advertising, business management, retail and online shop services | Services |
| 36 | Finance, insurance, property | Services |
| 37 | Building, repair, installation | Services |
| 38 | Telecommunications, broadcasting | Services |
| 39 | Transport, storage, travel arrangement | Services |
| 40 | Treatment of materials, custom manufacturing | Services |
| 41 | Education, training, entertainment, sport | Services |
| 42 | Software services, SaaS, IT, design, research | Services |
| 43 | Restaurants, cafés, hotels, temporary accommodation | Services |
| 44 | Medical, beauty, veterinary and farming services | Services |
| 45 | Legal, security and personal services | Services |