Nice Class 43 · services
Trademark Class 43: Food & Hospitality
Class 43 covers services for providing food and drink, temporary accommodation.
Common examples in Class 43
- restaurants
- hotels
- catering
- bars
- cafes
- food trucks
- ghost kitchens
- meal delivery
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 43
Restaurants, cafés, bars, catering, food trucks and hotels are Class 43. If you also sell packaged food or sauces in stores, those products need their own goods classes, usually 29 or 30.
Classes often confused with or filed alongside Class 43
Businesses that often file in Class 43
What filing in Class 43 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 43
What does trademark Class 43 cover?
Class 43 (Food & Hospitality) covers services for providing food and drink, temporary accommodation. Typical examples: restaurants, hotels, catering, bars, cafes, food trucks.
How much does it cost to file a trademark in Class 43?
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.
General information, not legal advice. The USPTO decides the final classification.