Trademark Search by Class Model: A Comprehensive Guide
Trademark Classification: The Foundation of Trademark Search
Trademark classification is the process of categorizing goods and services into 45 different classes. The Trademark Classification system is an international agreement that helps to organize the goods and services used in applications, assess fees, and aid in searching the database of registered and pending trademarks.
- Clients conduct a search to determine the available and potentially conflicting trademarks.
- Once a target class is selected, the search will be run within that class, or classes, of the targeted covered goods and services.
- Requests can be submitted for search to be performed within certain specified classes, resulting in results that will appear in the same class as the requested classification.
Understanding Trademark Classes
There are 45 trademark classes in total, divided into 34 classes for goods and 11 classes for services. Each class has a number and a description of the type of goods or services it covers. To select the best class or classes for your trademark application, you need to understand what each class covers.
