All About Trademark Class 25

All About Trademark Class 25

Trademark Class 25 is a category within the international classification system known as the Nice Classification. It primarily encompasses clothing, footwear, headgear, and related accessories. This class is significant for businesses and individuals seeking trademark protection for products like shirts, pants, shoes, hats, and gloves, as well as items such as belts, scarves, and socks. Whether you are a fashion brand, a sportswear company, or anyone involved in the clothing industry, Class 25 provides the appropriate category for registering and protecting your trademarks related to these types of goods.

Important goods included in Trademark Class 25

Trademark class 25 mainly includes clothing, footwear, and headwear for human beings. The goods that have been included in this trademark class are as follows-

• Parts of clothing, footwear, and headwear, for instance, cuffs, pockets, readymade linings, heels and heelpieces, cap peaks, hat frames (skeletons)
• Clothing and footwear for sports, for example, ski gloves, sports singlets, cyclists’ clothing, judo and karate uniforms, football shoes, ski boots
• Masquerade costumes
• Paper clothing, paper hats for use as clothing
• Bibs, not of paper
• Pocket squares
• Footmuffs, not electrically heated.

Goods does not included in Trademark Class 25

• Small items of hardware used in shoemaking, for instance, shoe pegs and shoe dowels of metal (included in class 6)
• Shoe pegs and shoe dowels, not of metal (included in class 20)
• Haberdashery accessories and fastenings for clothing, footwear, and headwear, for example, clasps, buckles, zippers, ribbons, hatbands, hat & shoe trimmings (included in class 26)
• Certain clothing, footwear, and headwear for special use, for instance,-
• Protective helmets, including for sports (included in class 9)
• Clothing for protection against fire (included in class 9)
• Clothing, especially for operating rooms (included in class 10)
• Orthopaedic footwear (included in class 10)
• Clothing and footwear that are essential for the practice of certain sports, for example, baseball gloves, boxing gloves, and ice skates (included in class 28)
• Electrically heated clothing (included in class 11)
• Electrically heated footmuffs (included in class 11)
• Fitted footmuffs for pushchairs and prams (included in class 12)
• Bibs of paper (included in class 16)
• Handkerchiefs of paper (included in class 16)
• Handkerchiefs of textile (included in class 24)
• Clothing for animals (included in class 18)
• Carnival masks (included in class 28)
• Dolls’ clothes (included in class 28)
• Paper party hats (included in class 28)

List of popular examples of Trademark Class 25

• Louis Philippe: Readymade garments, clothing, footwear, headgear
• Van Heusen: Readymade garments, clothing, footwear
• Peter England: Readymade garments, clothing, footwear, headgear
• Levis: Clothing, hats, shocks, shoes, belts, etc.
• Zara: Clothing, headgear, footwear
• Pantaloons: Clothing, headgear, footwear
• Calvin Klein: Clothing and garments
• Puma: Clothing, footwear, studs for football boots, headgear, etc.
• Bata: Footwear, socks, garments, etc.
• Woodland: Boots, shoes, slippers, etc.
• Paragon: All kinds of footwear.
• Raymond: Readymade garments, clothing, fashion accessories.
• Flying Machine: Readymade apparel, headgear, and footwear 

List of goods classified under Trademark Class 25

A

• Adhesive bras/ brassieres
• Albs
• Ankle boots
• Aprons [clothing]
• Ascots

B

• Babies’ pants [underwear]
• Bandanas [neckerchiefs]
• Bath sandals
• Bath slippers
• Bathrobes
• Bathing caps
• Bathing trunks and bathing drawers
• Bathing suits or swimsuits
• Beach clothes
• Beach shoes
• Belts [clothing]
• Berets
• Bibs, not of paper.
• Bibs, sleeved, not of paper
• Boas [necklets]
• Bodices [lingerie]
• Boot uppers
• Boots*
• Boots for sports*
• Boxer shorts
• Braces for clothing [suspenders]
• Brassieres
• Breeches for wear

C

• Camisoles
• Cap peaks
• Caps being headwear
• Chasubles
• Clothing authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs]
• Clothing containing slimming substances
• Clothing*
• Clothing for gymnastics
• Clothing incorporating LEDs
• Clothing made of imitations of leather
• Clothing made of leather
• Coats
• Collars [clothing]
• Combinations [clothing]
• Corselets
• Corsets [underclothing]
• Cuffs and wristbands [clothing]
• Cycling gloves
• Cyclists’ clothing

D

• Detachable collars
• Dress shields
• Dresses
• Dressing gowns
• Driving gloves

E

• Ear muffs [clothing]
• Embroidered clothing
• Espadrilles

F

• Face coverings/ face masks [clothing], not for medical or sanitary purposes
• Fingerless gloves
• Fishing vests
• Fittings of metal for footwear
• Football shoes or football boots
• Footmuffs, not electrically heated
• Footwear*
• Footwear uppers
• Fur stoles
• Furs [clothing]

G

• Gabardines [clothing]
• Gaiter straps
• Gaiters 
• Galoshes or goloshes
• Garters
• Girdles
• Gloves [clothing]
• Gymnastic shoes

H

• Hairdressing capes
• Half-boots
• Hanbok 
• Hat frames [skeletons]
• Hats
• Headbands [clothing]
• Headscarves/ headscarfs
• Headwear
• Heel protectors for shoes
• Heelpieces for stockings
• Heelpieces for footwear
• Heels
• Hoods [clothing]
• Hosiery

I

• Inner soles

J

• Jackets [clothing]
• Jerseys [clothing]
• Judo uniforms
• Jumper dresses or pinafore dresses

K

• Karate uniforms
• Kimonos 
• Knickers or panties
• Knitwear [clothing]

L

• Latex clothing
• Layettes [clothing]
• Leggings [leg warmers]
• Leggings [trousers]
• Leotards 
• Liveries

M

• Maniples
• Mantillas
• Masquerade costumes
• Mitres [hats]/ miters [hats]
• Mittens
• Money belts [clothing]
• Motorists’ clothing
• Muffs [clothing]

N

• Neck tube scarves/ neck gaiters 
• Neckties
• Nipple pasties being underclothing 
• Non-slipping devices for footwear

O

• Outer clothing
• Overalls and smocks
• Overcoats and topcoats

P

• Paper clothing
• Paper hats [clothing]
• Parkas
• Pelerines
• Pelisses
• Petticoats
• Pocket squares
• Pockets for clothing
• Ponchos
• Pyjamas or pajamas

R

• Rash guards
• Readymade clothing
• Readymade linings [parts of clothing]

S

• Sandals
• Saris
• Sarongs
• Sashes for wear
• Scarves or 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
• Soles for footwear
• Spats
• Sports jerseys
• Sports shoes*
• Sports singlets
• Stocking suspenders
• Stockings
• Straps for bras
• Studs for football shoes/ boots
• Stuff jackets [clothing]
• Suits
• Sweat-absorbent socks
• Sweat-absorbent stockings
• Sweat-absorbent underclothing or sweat-absorbent underwear
• Sweaters/ jumpers/ pullovers

T

• Teddies/ bodies [underclothing]
• Tee-shirts
• Thermal gloves for touchscreen devices
• Tights
• Tips for footwear
• Togas
• Top hats
• Trousers or pants 
• Turbans

U

• Underpants
• Underwear or underclothing
• Uniforms

V

• Valenki [felted boots]
• Veils [clothing]
• Visors being headwear

W

• Waistcoats or vests
• Waterproof clothing
• Welts for footwear
• Wimples
• Wooden shoes 

Conclusion 

Registering a trademark for Class 25, which encompasses clothing, footwear, headgear, and related accessories, is a crucial step in protecting your brand identity in the fashion and apparel industry. The process involves:

• Conducting a thorough trademark search.
• Preparing a comprehensive application.
• Paying the required fees.
• Navigating the examination and publication stages.

It is essential to follow the specific procedures and requirements of the jurisdiction in which you want to register your trademark. Seeking legal guidance from a trademark attorney or agent can help ensure a smooth and successful registration process, ultimately providing you with exclusive rights to use your trademark for Class 25 goods and helping to establish and protect your brand in the market.

At LegalPillers, we are here to help you in navigating the complexities of trademark registration and classification effectively and make sure that your brand is adequately safeguarded within this important class. Make LegalPillers your trusted partner for classifying and registering the trademark under this class.

(FAQs) related to Trademark Class 25

What is Trademark Class 25?

● Trademark Class 25 is a category within the international classification system (Nice Classification) that primarily covers clothing, footwear, headgear, and related accessories. It is used for trademark registrations related to these types of goods.

What types of products are included in Class 25?

● Class 25 includes a wide range of products such as clothing (shirts, pants, and dresses), footwear (shoes, boots, and sandals), headgear (hats, caps), accessories (belts, gloves, and scarves), sportswear, uniforms, and more.

Why is it important to register a trademark in Class 25?

● Registering a trademark in Class 25 provides legal protection for your brand identity, specifically in the context of clothing, footwear, and related accessories. It grants you exclusive rights to use your trademark for these products and helps prevent others from using similar marks.

How do I conduct a trademark search for Class 25?

● You can conduct a trademark search by visiting the website of the relevant trademark office in your jurisdiction. Use their search tools to check if a similar or identical trademark already exists for Class 25 goods.

Can I register a trademark in multiple classes, including Class 25?

● Yes, you can register a trademark in multiple classes if your business offers products or services that fall into different categories. It allows you to protect your brand across a broader range of goods and services.

What is the difference between a trademark and a copyright for clothing designs?

● Trademarks protect brand names, logos, and symbols associated with clothing and accessories. Copyright, on the other hand, protects the original artistic and creative aspects of clothing designs, such as patterns, graphics, and unique designs.

How long does a trademark registration in Class 25 last?

● The duration of trademark registration varies by jurisdiction but typically lasts for 10 years. You can renew your trademark registration as long as you continue to use the mark.

Can I apply for an international trademark registration for Class 25?

● Yes, you can apply for international trademark registration under the Madrid Protocol, which allows you to seek protection for your trademark in multiple countries by submitting a single application.

What should I do if I believe someone is infringing on my Class 25 trademark?

● If you believe someone is using a trademark in a way that infringes on your rights, consult with a trademark attorney. They can advise you on potential legal actions, such as sending cease-and-desist letters or pursuing litigation.

How can I maintain my Class 25 trademark registration?

● To maintain your trademark registration, you must regularly renew it according to the requirements of your jurisdiction. Additionally, you should continue to use the trademark in commerce to demonstrate its ongoing validity and protect your rights.