Are there different classes of trade marks?
- Yes. There are 45 different ‘classes’ of trade marks:
- 34 classes for goods; and
- 11 for services.
- Each class categorizes goods and services according to an area of trade and is identified by a number.
- Deciding upon the appropriate class or classes can be difficult. For example photography is mentioned in 5 different classes but engaging the services of a photographer is only included in 1.
- The registration fee depends on the number of classes you need your trade mark to be registered under.
Read some more FAQS from our Trademarks section