Clothing and accessories · usually Class 18
What trademark class are bags?
Handbags, backpacks, tote bags, duffels and luggage are Class 18. Bags built for a specific item can land elsewhere: laptop bags and camera bags are usually Class 9, and cosmetic bags sold empty are usually Class 18 while fitted vanity cases can differ. If in doubt, describe the bag in the class finder.
The usual class
Classes sellers often add
You pay $350 per class, so add a class only for goods or services you actually offer under the name.
Getting the wording right
Knowing the class is half the job. The application also needs a description of your goods in the USPTO's own terms. Wording taken from the USPTO ID Manual costs nothing extra; a custom description adds a $200 per class surcharge. The class finder suggests matching wording from a plain-English description.
Browse Class 18 wording in the USPTO ID ManualWhat filing for bags costs
- USPTO fee: $350 per class with an ID Manual description.
- Custom description surcharge: +$200 per class.
- TradeMaker attorney-filed plans: from $149 (Express Filing) or $399 (Basic), plus the USPTO fee.
- Timeline: usually 12–18 months from filing to registration.
Common questions
What trademark class are bags?
Bags are usually Class 18 (Leather Goods). Handbags, backpacks, tote bags, duffels and luggage are Class 18. Bags built for a specific item can land elsewhere: laptop bags and camera bags are usually Class 9, and cosmetic bags sold empty are usually Class 18 while fitted vanity cases can differ. If in doubt, describe the bag in the class finder.
Do I need more than one class for bags?
Only if you sell more than one kind of goods or services under the name. Common additions: Class 25 (if you also sell clothing); Class 9 (if you sell laptop sleeves or camera bags). Each class has its own USPTO fee, so file only for what you actually sell or have a real plan to sell.
How much does it cost to trademark bags?
The USPTO fee is $350 per class when the goods or services description comes from the USPTO ID Manual. Writing your own description adds a $200 per class surcharge. TradeMaker's attorney-filed plans start at $149 (Express Filing, one class with ID Manual wording) or $399 (Basic), plus the USPTO fee.
How long does it take to register a trademark for bags?
Expect 12–18 months from filing to registration. The USPTO reviews the application, may issue an office action, publishes the mark for opposition, and then registers it.
Where do I find the exact wording for bags?
The application has to describe your goods or services in the USPTO's terms. Describe what you sell in the free class finder to see matching classes and wording, or search the USPTO ID Manual for Class 18. Using ID Manual wording avoids the $200 per class custom-description surcharge.
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General info, not legal advice. The USPTO decides the final classification.