Trademarks for supplement brands
Dietary supplements are Class 5. Supplements sold as a food or drink can land in a food or beverage class instead.
Classes a supplement brand usually needs
5
Pharmaceuticals
Vitamins, dietary supplements, protein powders sold as supplements.
32
Beer & Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Ready-to-drink protein shakes, energy drinks and similar beverages.
29
Processed Foods
Protein-based snack bars and similar foods (some bars are Class 30).
You pay $350 per class, so file only in the classes for what you actually sell or offer.
Things to know first
- Names that describe what the product does ("Sleep Well", "Max Muscle") are often refused as descriptive. A distinctive name is easier to register.
Common questions
Which trademark class does a supplement brand need?
Most often Class 5 (Pharmaceuticals). Vitamins, dietary supplements, protein powders sold as supplements. Add other classes only for the other goods or services you actually offer under the name.
How much does it cost to trademark a supplement 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.