Trademark Class 18: Leather goods and bags — What It Covers, With a Live Count
Short answer
Trademark class 18 covers leather and imitation leather, bags, luggage, wallets, umbrellas, walking sticks, and saddlery. It is a goods class, and as of September 14, 2026 it holds 85,383 live US marks, 1.8% of the register, ranking 18 of 45 by size. A registration in class 18 protects the name only for these goods; the same name can be, and often is, registered by an unrelated business in another class.
Class 18 is a mid-sized class, with 85,383 live marks out of 4,796,936 across all 45 classes. A live mark is one that is registered or pending; the count is computed from USPTO bulk data by each mark's primary class and refreshed daily.
Bags are 18, clothing is 25, and belts sit in both depending on how they are described: a belt as an accessory is 18, a belt as apparel is 25, and fashion brands usually file both. A laptop sleeve is 18; a laptop case shaped to a specific device is 9. Dog leashes are 18, which is why pet brands often hold 18, 20, 21, and 31 together.
What files in class 18
| Typically in class 18 | Examples of businesses |
|---|---|
| handbags, backpacks, and totes | handbag and accessory brands |
| luggage and travel bags | luggage companies |
| wallets and card holders | wallet makers |
| belts (as leather goods) | pet accessory brands |
| umbrellas and parasols | equestrian suppliers |
| pet collars and leashes | |
| saddlery and riding equipment |
The USPTO's ID Manual lists the accepted descriptions for class 18. Choosing one of them keeps the filing fee at $350 per class; a custom description costs $550. See what a trademark costs.
What is not in class 18
| Looks like class 18, but is | Class |
|---|---|
| clothing, including belts as clothing | 25 |
| phone cases and laptop bags fitted for devices | 9 |
| leather furniture | 20 |
| shoes | 25 |
| jewelry | 14 |
The class follows the product, not the industry. A business in this field will often need one of the classes above as well as class 18; the second class is a second filing fee, and a registration in one does not cover the other.
Coordinated classes
The USPTO searches class 18 together with these classes when it examines an application, because confusion between them is common. A live mark in a coordinated class can block a class 18 application, and a class 18 mark can block one of these.
A near match in a coordinated class is worth reading closely. A near match anywhere else on the register is usually not. See is my name trademarked for how to read one.
How crowded class 18 is
| Live marks in class 18 | 85,383 |
| Share of the 45-class register | 1.8% |
| Rank by size | 18 of 45 |
| As of | September 14, 2026 |
A smaller class means fewer near matches, and a name that is clear here tends to stay clear. It is still worth searching the coordinated classes, since that is where a conflict for a class 18 mark most often comes from.
Before you file in class 18
- Confirm the goods are actually class 18 against the USPTO ID Manual, not against the industry the business is in.
- Check the neighbouring classes in the table above for anything the business also sells or does.
- Search the name on Silvol and read every live match by class: class 18 and its coordinated classes matter; others usually do not.
- Budget per class. Each class is $350 to file and $650 every ten years to maintain.
Common questions
What is trademark class 18?
Class 18 is the Nice classification for leather and imitation leather, bags, luggage, wallets, umbrellas, walking sticks, and saddlery. It is one of the 34 goods classes (1–34), and it currently holds 85,383 live US marks.
What does class 18 cover?
Leather and imitation leather, bags, luggage, wallets, umbrellas, walking sticks, and saddlery. The USPTO's ID Manual has the full list of accepted descriptions; the examples above are the common ones.
How much does it cost to trademark in class 18?
$350 in USPTO fees for a clean electronic application using an ID Manual description, $550 with a custom description, plus $650 per class every ten years to maintain. Attorney fees, if any, are on top.
Is class 18 crowded?
It holds 85,383 live marks, 1.8% of the register, ranking 18 of 45. That is around the middle.
Can two businesses have the same name in class 18?
Not for similar goods. Two marks in the same class for overlapping goods or services will conflict. The same name in an unrelated class usually will not.
What are the coordinated classes for class 18?
14, 22, 24, 25, 26, 35. The USPTO searches these together with class 18 because confusion across them is common.
Keep reading
- All 45 trademark classes, with live counts
- Is my name trademarked? How to read a match by class
- How much does a trademark cost, per class
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.