Trademarks for clothing brands
Clothing is Class 25, one of the busiest classes at the USPTO. How the name appears on the clothes matters as much as the name itself.
Classes a clothing brand usually needs
25
Clothing
Shirts, hoodies, hats, shoes and other clothing.
18
Leather Goods
Bags, backpacks and wallets, if you sell them.
35
Business & Retail Services
Only if you run a store or site selling a range of goods, including other brands.
You pay $350 per class, so file only in the classes for what you actually sell or offer.
Things to know first
- Put the brand on a neck label, woven tag or hang tag. A name printed only as a big graphic across the chest can be refused as ornamental.
- Thousands of clothing applications are filed each month, so search before you order inventory.
Common questions
Which trademark class does a clothing brand need?
Most often Class 25 (Clothing). Shirts, hoodies, hats, shoes and other clothing. Add other classes only for the other goods or services you actually offer under the name.
How much does it cost to trademark a clothing 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.