Clothing and accessories · usually Class 25
What trademark class are hoodies?
Hoodies, sweatshirts and joggers are all Class 25 clothing. One Class 25 application can cover your whole apparel line, so you do not need a separate filing for hoodies and t-shirts. As with any apparel, show the brand on a label, tag or listing, not only as a large print on the front.
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 25 wording in the USPTO ID ManualWhat filing for hoodies 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 hoodies?
Hoodies are usually Class 25 (Clothing). Hoodies, sweatshirts and joggers are all Class 25 clothing. One Class 25 application can cover your whole apparel line, so you do not need a separate filing for hoodies and t-shirts. As with any apparel, show the brand on a label, tag or listing, not only as a large print on the front.
Do I need more than one class for hoodies?
Only if you sell more than one kind of goods or services under the name. Common additions: Class 18 (if you also sell bags or backpacks); Class 35 (if you run a store selling a range of goods, including other brands). 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 hoodies?
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 hoodies?
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 hoodies?
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 25. Using ID Manual wording avoids the $200 per class custom-description surcharge.
Starting a business around hoodies? See the business guide for the classes and tips that usually apply.
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General info, not legal advice. The USPTO decides the final classification.