Nice Class 38 · services

Trademark Class 38: Telecommunications

Class 38 covers telecommunications, internet, broadcasting services.

Common examples in Class 38

  • internet services
  • telephone
  • streaming platform
  • broadcasting
  • social media platform
  • video conferencing

These are plain-English examples, not USPTO wording. The application has to use an identification from the USPTO ID Manual, or pay a $200 surcharge per class.

What filing in Class 38 costs

  • USPTO fee: $350 per class with an ID Manual description.
  • Custom description surcharge: +$200 per class.
  • TradeMaker attorney-filed plans: from $399 plus the USPTO fee.

Questions about Class 38

What does trademark Class 38 cover?

Class 38 (Telecommunications) covers telecommunications, internet, broadcasting services. Typical examples: internet services, telephone, streaming platform, broadcasting, social media platform, video conferencing.

How much does it cost to file a trademark in Class 38?

The USPTO charges $350 per class when the goods or services description is taken from its ID Manual, plus $200 per class for a custom description. TradeMaker's attorney-filed plans start at $399 plus the USPTO fee.

Do I need more than one class?

You need one class for each kind of services you sell under the brand. Many businesses need only one. Others, such as a brand selling both clothing and bags, need two or more.

Browse Class 38 wording in the USPTO ID Manual

General information, not legal advice. The USPTO decides the final classification.