Under the Trademark Registration process, goods and services are categorized into 45 Classes of Trademark. Trademark Class 25 covers most kinds of clothing, footwear, and headgear. Recognizing the Class of Trademark is very necessary before filing the application as registering a trademark or name under a specific class provides protection below that category only. If a trademark is used for goods and services under different classes, separate applications are needed to be filed under each class to get the protection of the trademark for the particular goods and services.
Class 25 Trademark description implies that all the goods that come in any of the categories below are registered under trademark class 25.
- Clothing
- Footwear
- Headgear
- Readymade Garments
- Shoes
- Belts
- Mask (as Fashionwear)
- Swimming wear
GOODS THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED UNDER TRADEMARK CLASS 25 LIST
Class 25 is one of the most common trademark classes for new applications. That means your trademark may face competition or tighter analysis. You can perform a class 25 trademark search and understand your competitor classes.
Other common classes include:
- Class 9 (Electrical and Scientific Apparatus): This involves computer software and electronics.
- Class 35: (Advertising and Business Services): This involves advertising, business administration, and office functions
- Class 41 (Education and Entertainment): This involves publishing, teaching, and entertainment services.
- Class 42 (Computer and Scientific): This involves technology, scientific, and research services.
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A detailed list of goods under Trademark Class 25
- albs
- aprons [clothing]
- ascots
- babies’ pants [clothing]
- bandanas [neckerchiefs]
- bath sandals
- bath slippers
- bathrobes
- bathing caps
- bathing trunks/bathing drawers
- bathing suits/swimsuits
- beach clothes
- beach shoes
- belts [clothing]
- berets
- bibs, not of paper
- boas [necklets]
- bodices [lingerie]
- boot uppers
- boots*
- boots for sports*
- boxer shorts
- brassieres
- breeches for wear
- camisoles
- cap peaks
- caps [headwear]
- chasubles
- clothing*
- clothing for gymnastics
- clothing of imitations of leather
- clothing of leather
- coats
- collars [clothing]
- combinations [clothing]
- corselets
- corsets [underclothing]
- cuffs / wristbands [clothing]
- cyclists’ clothing
- detachable collars
- dress shields
- dresses
- dressing gowns
- earmuffs [clothing]
- esparto shoes or sandals
- fishing vests
- fittings of metal for footwear
- football shoes/football boots
- footmuffs, not electrically heated
- footwear*
- footwear uppers
- fur stoles
- furs [clothing]
- gabardines [clothing]
- garters
- girdles
- gloves [clothing]
- gymnastic shoes
- half-boots
- hat frames [skeletons]
- hats
- headbands [clothing]
- headgear for wear
- heelpieces for stockings
- heelpieces for footwear
- heels
- hoods [clothing]
- hosiery
- jackets [clothing]
- jerseys [clothing]
- jumper dresses/pinafore dresses
- knickers/panties
- knitwear [clothing]
- lace boots
- layettes [clothing]
- leggings] / leg warmers
- leggings [trousers]
- liveries
- maniples
- mantillas
- masquerade costumes
- mitres [hats] / miters [hats]
- mittens
- money belts [clothing]
- motorists’ clothing
- muffs [clothing]
- neck scarves [mufflers] / mufflers] / neck scarfs
- neckties
- non-slipping devices for footwear
- Outer clothing
- overalls/smocks
- overcoats / topcoats
- paper clothing
- paper hats [clothing]
- parkas
- pelerines
- pelisses
- petticoats
- pocket squares
- pockets for clothing
- ponchos
- pajamas
- ready-made clothing
- ready-made linings [parts of clothing]
- sandals
- saris
- sarongs
- sashes for wear
- scarves / scarfs
- shawls
- shirt fronts
- shirt yokes
- shirts
- shoes*
- short-sleeve shirts
- shower caps
- ski boots
- ski gloves
- skirts
- skorts
- skull caps
- sleep masks
- slippers
- slips [undergarments]
- sock suspenders
- socks
- inner soles
- soles for footwear
- spats/gaiters
- sports jerseys
- sports shoes*
- sports singlets
- stocking suspenders
- stockings
- studs for football boots
- stuff jackets [clothing]
- suits
- suspenders/braces for clothing [suspenders]
- sweat-absorbent stockings
- sweat-absorbent underclothing / sweat-absorbent underwear
- sweaters / jumpers [pullovers] / pullovers
- teddies [undergarments]
- tee-shirts
- tights
- tips for footwear
- togas
- top hats
- trouser straps/gaiter straps
- trousers/pants (Am.)
- turbans
- underpants
- underwear/underclothing
- uniforms
- valenki [felted boots]
- veils [clothing]
- visors [headwear]
- waistcoats / vests
- waterproof clothing
- welts for footwear
- wet suits for water-skiing
- wimples
- wooden shoes
It takes plenty of hard work and resources to create a brand. Hence, It is important to ensure that you have exclusive ownership to use the logo, shape, slogan, and packaging of goods, smell, sound, color combinations, or anything else that provides your brand a distinct identity. Trademarks should be implemented or registered under the classes and each class distinguishes a particular class of goods or services. Trademark Class 25 is also a clothing trademark class or footwear trademark class. Trademark Act, 1999 enables you to register a brand name via trademark in India. It makes way for sole ownership rights and restrains everyone else from its usage and thereby benefiting the owner of the registered mark.
Before applying for your trademark registration, you’ll have to take a peek at the Indian patent register.
By searching for trademarks similar to our own, you can prevent problems with infringement below the line. If you aren’t convinced whether your trademark will violate one already in the database, you’ll need to talk to your lawyer or file under a different class.
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