As the saying goes, a man depends on his clothes and a horse depends on his saddle. There are so many clothing brands that it can be dazzling. So what categories of clothing are there for trademark registration?
1. Class 25 is indispensable in clothing trademark registration:
Class 25 clothing trademarks include many types, 13 categories, and hundreds of subdivided clothing products. . Applying for registration of a Class 25 trademark can be applied to clothing, whether it is used on hangtags, the product itself, packaging, etc. When entering shopping malls, Tmall, JD.com, supermarkets and other stores, only clothing with Class 25 registered trademarks are eligible. Now, whether it is a physical store or an e-commerce store, the entry requirements include this sentence: "It is required to provide a "Trademark Registration Certificate" or a notice of acceptance for more than 6 months." This shows the importance of trademarks!
2 , Supplementary categories for clothing trademark registration
When registering a trademark, you must select a category to register. Clothing companies must fully protect their trademarks. It is definitely not enough to register only one of the 25 categories. Similar trademarks must also be carried out. Register, register similar industries, and add categories for defense registration protection. Trademark protection for clothing companies can be divided into three levels:
The first level is the main core layer, which covers the current business scope of the company and guarantees exclusive use. For example, those who make clothing must register for Category 25 and do Leather goods must register 18 categories of trademarks;
The second layer is the reserve layer, which prepares trademark reserves for possible future businesses. For example, clothing companies may involve 42 categories of clothing design and 24 categories of clothing fabrics in the future. category;
The third layer is the prevention layer, that is, although you do not use it, but someone else registers it, it will affect your brand. For example, if someone else registers sewing and cutting tools, it will cause consumers to mistakenly think that they are Products of the same brand. Therefore it is recommended that you also register.
1. The core categories of clothing trademark registration:
Category 25: clothes, shoes, hats; Category 18: leather, bags; Category 35: trade, procurement, promotion, as a merchant A must-win area, and clothing is no exception. Class 35 trademarks need to be used in store signage, marketing, procurement, advertising, and import and export agencies. Class 35 trademarks must also be registered to promote clothing to the e-commerce field; Class 26: clothing lace, jewelry, shoe accessories, etc.;
2. Related categories for clothing trademark registration: Category 5: incontinence clothing; Category 8: hand tools and appliances; Category 9: safety rescue clothing, shoes, electric socks, electric heating clothes, electric vests, electric Gloves, electric boots, life jackets, special gloves, radiation-proof clothing, etc. all belong to this category; Category 10: medical clothing, orthopedic products include orthopedic soles, medical corsets, abdominal belts and other clothing; Category 20: coat racks , hooks; Category 21: clothespins, ironing boards, etc.; Category 24: fabrics for shoes, etc.; Category 28: roller skates, roller skates, special hats, etc.; Category 37: cleaning, repairing clothes, shoe repair, etc.; Category 40: Clothing production, leather processing, etc.; Category 45: Clothing rental.
3. Clothing trademark registration application procedure
Application method: You can go to the Registration Hall of the Trademark Office (Beijing) in person, or you can entrust a trademark agency to handle it. If you don’t know much about this aspect of knowledge, it is more secure to find a professional trademark agency such as Intellectual Property to help you handle matters related to trademark registration and clothing. 25 categories of trademark registration Clothing trademark registration Trademark registration categories