Trademarks for beverage brands and breweries
Beer and non-alcoholic drinks are Class 32, wine and spirits are Class 33, and a taproom or bar is Class 43.
Classes a beverage or brewery brand usually needs
32
Beer & Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Beer, soda, juice, energy drinks and water.
33
Wine & Spirits
Wine, spirits and other alcoholic drinks except beer.
43
Food & Hospitality
Taproom, tasting room or bar services.
You pay $350 per class, so file only in the classes for what you actually sell or offer.
Things to know first
- Beer and wine names are among the most crowded on the register. Search early, and search for sound-alikes.
Common questions
Which trademark class does a beverage or brewery brand need?
Most often Class 32 (Beer & Non-Alcoholic Drinks). Beer, soda, juice, energy drinks and water. Add other classes only for the other goods or services you actually offer under the name.
How much does it cost to trademark a beverage or brewery brand name?
The USPTO fee is $350 per class. With TradeMaker, a licensed attorney reviews, signs and files the application, with plans from $399 plus the USPTO fee.
Other businesses
General information, not legal advice. The USPTO decides the final classification.