Trademarks for YouTube channels and creators
Channel names are usually protected as online entertainment services. Merch and digital products are separate classes.
Classes a YouTube channel usually needs
41
Education & Entertainment
Providing online videos and entertainment in a given field.
9
Electronics & Software
Downloadable videos or digital products.
25
Clothing
Merchandise such as hoodies and hats.
You pay $350 per class, so file only in the classes for what you actually sell or offer.
Things to know first
- If your channel is your personal name, ask an attorney about protecting it. Names and surnames have their own rules.
Common questions
Which trademark class does a YouTube channel need?
Most often Class 41 (Education & Entertainment). Providing online videos and entertainment in a given field. Add other classes only for the other goods or services you actually offer under the name.
How much does it cost to trademark a YouTube channel 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.