Health and fitness products · usually Class 5
What trademark class is protein powder?
Protein powder is usually Class 5 when it is sold as a dietary or nutritional supplement, which is how most brands market it. It can fall elsewhere if positioned as an ordinary food: ready-to-drink protein shakes are often Class 29 or 32 depending on the base, and protein bars are Class 29 or 30. Shaker bottles are Class 21.
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 5 wording in the USPTO ID ManualWhat filing for protein powder 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 is protein powder?
Protein powder is usually Class 5 (Pharmaceuticals). Protein powder is usually Class 5 when it is sold as a dietary or nutritional supplement, which is how most brands market it. It can fall elsewhere if positioned as an ordinary food: ready-to-drink protein shakes are often Class 29 or 32 depending on the base, and protein bars are Class 29 or 30. Shaker bottles are Class 21.
Do I need more than one class for protein powder?
Only if you sell more than one kind of goods or services under the name. Common additions: Class 32 (ready-to-drink protein or sports drinks); Class 29 (protein snacks based on dairy, nuts or meat); Class 21 (shaker bottles). 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 protein powder?
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 protein powder?
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 protein powder?
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 5. Using ID Manual wording avoids the $200 per class custom-description surcharge.
Starting a business around protein powder? 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.