Trademark Classes: The Complete List of All 45, With Live Counts
Short answer
There are 45 trademark classes: 34 for goods (classes 1–34) and 11 for services (35–45). Every US trademark is registered in one or more of them, and a registration protects the name only for the goods or services in its class. As of September 14, 2026 the register holds 4,796,936 live marks across the 45; class 9 (electronics and software) is the largest at 587,885, followed by 35 (business services), 25 (clothing), and 41 (education and entertainment). The class you file in decides both what the mark protects and what you pay, since every USPTO fee is charged per class.
A trademark class is the category of goods or services a mark is registered for. The 45 classes come from the Nice Classification, an international system the USPTO adopted in 1973, which is why the same numbers work in the United States, the EU, the UK, and most other countries.
The class is not a formality. It is the boundary of the protection. A mark registered in class 25 for clothing gives its owner no claim against the same word used for software in class 9, and the register is full of identical names coexisting for that reason. It is also the unit of cost: the USPTO charges $350 per class to file and $650 per class every ten years to keep a registration. See what a trademark costs.
The counts below are the number of live marks in each class today, computed from USPTO bulk data and refreshed daily. A live mark is one that is registered or pending. Nobody else publishes this number, and it answers a question the class descriptions cannot: not just what a class covers, but how crowded it is.
All 45 classes, with live counts
| Class | Covers | Live marks | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chemicals | 83,557 | 1.7% |
| 2 | Paints and coatings | 21,553 | 0.4% |
| 3 | Cosmetics and cleaning products | 197,002 | 4.1% |
| 4 | Lubricants and fuels | 21,759 | 0.5% |
| 5 | Pharmaceuticals and supplements | 166,968 | 3.5% |
| 6 | Metal goods | 81,960 | 1.7% |
| 7 | Machinery | 111,059 | 2.3% |
| 8 | Hand tools | 50,229 | 1.0% |
| 9 | Electronics and software | 587,885 | 12.3% |
| 10 | Medical apparatus | 100,056 | 2.1% |
| 11 | Appliances, lighting and HVAC | 131,133 | 2.7% |
| 12 | Vehicles | 88,841 | 1.9% |
| 13 | Firearms | 18,820 | 0.4% |
| 14 | Jewelry and watches | 77,145 | 1.6% |
| 15 | Musical instruments | 12,676 | 0.3% |
| 16 | Paper goods and printed matter | 162,785 | 3.4% |
| 17 | Rubber and plastics | 24,004 | 0.5% |
| 18 | Leather goods and bags | 85,383 | 1.8% |
| 19 | Building materials | 33,340 | 0.7% |
| 20 | Furniture | 120,394 | 2.5% |
| 21 | Housewares and kitchen | 171,893 | 3.6% |
| 22 | Cordage and fibers | 19,922 | 0.4% |
| 23 | Yarns and threads | 18,646 | 0.4% |
| 24 | Fabrics and textiles | 55,328 | 1.2% |
| 25 | Clothing and footwear | 347,642 | 7.2% |
| 26 | Lace and embroidery | 40,274 | 0.8% |
| 27 | Floor coverings | 17,764 | 0.4% |
| 28 | Toys and sporting goods | 175,832 | 3.7% |
| 29 | Meats and processed foods | 69,255 | 1.4% |
| 30 | Staple foods, coffee and bakery | 103,546 | 2.2% |
| 31 | Agricultural products | 36,059 | 0.8% |
| 32 | Beers and non-alcoholic beverages | 48,945 | 1.0% |
| 33 | Wines and spirits | 71,616 | 1.5% |
| 34 | Tobacco | 25,105 | 0.5% |
| 35 | Advertising and business services | 387,262 | 8.1% |
| 36 | Insurance and financial services | 149,020 | 3.1% |
| 37 | Construction and repair | 70,290 | 1.5% |
| 38 | Telecommunications | 29,290 | 0.6% |
| 39 | Transport and storage | 49,176 | 1.0% |
| 40 | Treatment of materials | 24,038 | 0.5% |
| 41 | Education and entertainment | 326,473 | 6.8% |
| 42 | Scientific and technology services | 178,490 | 3.7% |
| 43 | Food services and lodging | 80,082 | 1.7% |
| 44 | Medical and beauty services | 81,407 | 1.7% |
| 45 | Legal and personal services | 43,032 | 0.9% |
Live marks across the 45 Nice classes: 4,796,936, as of September 14, 2026. A further 66,000 live marks sit in legacy US classes (46–52), certification and collective classes (100–200), or have no class recorded, for 4,863,426 in total. Each class is counted by the mark's primary class; a mark registered in several classes appears once.
Goods and services
Classes 1 through 34 are goods; 35 through 45 are services. The line matters because the same business often needs one of each.
| Classes | Live marks | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goods | 1–34 | 3,378,376 | 70% |
| Services | 35–45 | 1,418,560 | 30% |
Goods are things a customer takes away: a jar of sauce (30), a jacket (25), a downloadable app (9). Services are things done for a customer: running a restaurant (43), providing software online without a download (42), teaching a class (41).
The distinction trips up software companies most. Downloadable software is a good, in class 9. Software provided as a service, accessed online and never downloaded, is a service, in class 42. A company that does both files in both, and many do; class 9 and class 42 are coordinated classes for exactly that reason.
The crowded classes, and what crowded means
Four classes hold a third of the register.
| Rank | Class | Covers | Live marks | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | Electronics and software | 587,885 | 12.3% |
| 2 | 35 | Advertising and business services | 387,262 | 8.1% |
| 3 | 25 | Clothing and footwear | 347,642 | 7.2% |
| 4 | 41 | Education and entertainment | 326,473 | 6.8% |
| 5 | 3 | Cosmetics and cleaning products | 197,002 | 4.1% |
| 6 | 42 | Scientific and technology services | 178,490 | 3.7% |
| 7 | 28 | Toys and sporting goods | 175,832 | 3.7% |
| 8 | 21 | Housewares and kitchen | 171,893 | 3.6% |
| 9 | 5 | Pharmaceuticals and supplements | 166,968 | 3.5% |
| 10 | 16 | Paper goods and printed matter | 162,785 | 3.4% |
A crowded class means two things for a new name. The chance of a near match is higher, because more names of every shape are already there. And a match in that class is more likely to be a real conflict, because the goods within a crowded class tend to be broad and overlapping: class 9 alone spans phone cases, sunglasses, downloadable games, and fire extinguishers.
A sparse class means the opposite. Class 23 (yarns and threads) holds 18,646 live marks. A name that is clear there is likely to stay clear, and a near match in class 23 is almost never a concern for anyone outside textiles.
Neither is a reason to choose a class. The class is determined by what the business actually sells. The counts tell you what to expect when you search, not where to file. See is my name trademarked for how to read a match once you know the class.
Which class am I in
The class follows the product, not the industry. A fitness company that sells a training app (9), runs classes (41), and sells branded shirts (25) is in three classes, and a registration in one does not cover the others.
| If the business | Then the class is usually | And often also |
|---|---|---|
| Sells downloadable software or an app | 9 | 42 if there is a hosted version |
| Provides software online, no download | 42 | 9 if there is an app |
| Sells clothing, shoes, hats | 25 | 35 for the online store itself |
| Runs a shop, marketplace, or agency | 35 | The class of whatever it sells |
| Teaches, trains, entertains, publishes | 41 | 9 for downloadable content, 16 for print |
| Runs a restaurant, café, bar, or hotel | 43 | 30 or 32 if it sells packaged products |
| Makes food or drink for retail | 29, 30, 32, or 33 by product | 35 for the online store |
| Sells cosmetics, skincare, cleaning products | 3 | 44 if it also offers salon or spa services |
| Offers financial, insurance, or real estate services | 36 | 42 if there is a platform |
| Provides medical, dental, or beauty services | 44 | 5 or 10 for products |
| Provides legal, security, or personal services | 45 |
The USPTO's ID Manual is the authoritative list of what goes where, and choosing a description from it is what keeps the filing fee at $350 rather than $550. See what class am I in for the business-type questions that come up most.
Coordinated classes
Some classes are grouped because confusion between them is common. When the USPTO examines an application, it searches the applied-for class and its coordinated classes together, and a conflict in a coordinated class can block a registration.
| Class | Coordinated with |
|---|---|
| 9 | 16, 28, 35, 36, 38, 41, 42, 44, 45 |
| 25 | 14, 18, 26, 35 |
| 35 | 9, 16, 36, 41, 42, 45 |
| 41 | 9, 16, 28, 35, 42, 45 |
| 42 | 9, 35, 36, 38, 41, 44, 45 |
| 43 | 29, 30, 32, 33, 35 |
This is why "the same name in a different class is fine" has a limit. A software mark in 9 and a software-services mark in 42 are in different classes and are very likely to conflict. A software mark in 9 and a fertilizer mark in 1 are in different classes and almost certainly do not.
Before you pick a class
- List what the business sells or does, as a customer would describe it, not as the industry would.
- Match each item to a class using the table above and the USPTO's ID Manual.
- Count the classes. Each is $350 to file and $650 per decade to maintain. Two is common; five is a budget decision.
- Search the name in each class, and in its coordinated classes. A Silvol check shows the class of every live match.
- Read the live count for the class. A crowded class means more near matches to read through, not a reason to avoid it.
- Decide use-based or intent-to-use per class. A business can be using a mark for its app (9) while its merchandise (25) is still planned.
Common questions
How many trademark classes are there?
- Classes 1 to 34 cover goods and 35 to 45 cover services. The system is the Nice Classification, used by the USPTO and most other trademark offices worldwide.
What is the most common trademark class?
Class 9, electronics and software, with 587,885 live US marks, 12.3% of the register. Classes 35, 25, and 41 follow.
Do I need to register in every class?
No, only in the classes covering goods or services you use or genuinely intend to use the mark for. Registrations in unused classes can be cancelled and cost $350 each to file.
Can I add a class later?
Not to a pending application or an existing registration. A new class means a new application at the full per-class fee, with a new filing date.
What is the difference between class 9 and class 42?
Class 9 is downloadable software, apps, and electronics: goods. Class 42 is software provided as a service, hosted online, plus design and development services. A SaaS product is usually 42; an app store download is usually 9; many companies need both.
What class is a clothing brand?
Class 25 for the clothing itself. If the brand also runs an online store under the same name, class 35 for retail services is often added.
What class is a restaurant?
Class 43, which covers food and drink services and temporary accommodation. Packaged products sold under the same name would be in a goods class such as 30.
Are trademark classes the same in every country?
The 45 Nice classes are used by the USPTO, the EUIPO, the UK IPO, and most other offices, so the numbers mean the same thing. The exact goods descriptions accepted, and the fees, differ by office.
What are coordinated classes?
Classes the USPTO searches together because confusion between them is common, such as 9 and 42 for software. A conflict in a coordinated class can block an application even though it is technically a different class.
Does the class affect the filing fee?
Yes. Every USPTO fee is per class: $350 to file, $150 for a Statement of Use, $325 for the year-five declaration, $650 for the year-ten renewal. See what a trademark costs.
What does "live marks" mean in the table?
Marks that are currently registered or pending, and can therefore be asserted against a new application. The USPTO's full database also holds millions of dead marks (abandoned, cancelled, expired) which cannot be. The counts here are live only, computed from USPTO bulk data and refreshed daily.
Where does the live count come from?
From the USPTO's bulk trademark data, which Silvol indexes daily to power the name check. The per-class totals are computed from that index by each mark's primary class.
Keep reading
- What class am I in? The most common trademark classes by business type
- Is my name trademarked? How to read a match by class
- How much does a trademark cost, per class
- Is my business name taken? The four places to check
Silvol checks a name against live US federal trademarks and the .com zone. It is not a law firm, does not clear names for use, and does not cover state registrations or unregistered marks. Class counts are computed from USPTO bulk data by primary class and refreshed daily.
Register counts as of September 14, 2026. Silvol is not a law firm and does not clear names for use.