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Trademark Class 4: Lubricants & Fuels

Class 4 covers industrial oils and greases, lubricants, fuels, candles.

Common examples in Class 4

  • motor oils
  • candles
  • fuel
  • lubricants
  • wax

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.

Before you choose Class 4

Candles live in Class 4, alongside fuels and industrial oils. Scented room sprays, reed diffuser oils and other room fragrances are usually Class 3, so a candle brand that also sells diffusers often files in both.

Classes often confused with or filed alongside Class 4

Businesses that often file in Class 4

What filing in Class 4 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 4

What does trademark Class 4 cover?

Class 4 (Lubricants & Fuels) covers industrial oils and greases, lubricants, fuels, candles. Typical examples: motor oils, candles, fuel, lubricants, wax.

How much does it cost to file a trademark in Class 4?

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 goods 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 4 wording in the USPTO ID Manual

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