Trademark Class 11: Environmental Control | Complete Filing Guide
Everything you need to file a trademark in Class 11. Covers lighting, heating, cooling, cooking appliances, and plumbing fixtures.
Class 11 covers apparatus for lighting, heating, cooling, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, and water supply. HVAC companies, lighting manufacturers, and appliance makers file here.
What Class 11 Covers
Class 11 includes equipment that controls environmental conditions. This covers lighting, temperature control, cooking, and sanitary installations.
The class covers:
- Lighting - Lamps, light bulbs, LED fixtures, flashlights
- Heating and cooling - Air conditioners, heaters, furnaces, fans
- Cooking appliances - Stoves, ovens, microwaves, toasters
- Refrigeration - Refrigerators, freezers, ice makers
- Plumbing - Faucets, showerheads, toilets, water heaters
Included in Class 11
Lighting:
- Lamps
- Light bulbs
- LED fixtures
- Flashlights
- Chandeliers
- Street lamps
- Decorative lighting
Heating and Cooling:
- Air conditioners
- Heaters
- Furnaces
- Fans
- Radiators
- Heat pumps
- Space heaters
Cooking Appliances:
- Stoves
- Ovens
- Microwaves
- Toasters
- Coffee makers
- Air fryers
- Electric grills
Refrigeration:
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Ice makers
- Wine coolers
- Beverage coolers
Plumbing:
- Faucets
- Showerheads
- Toilets
- Water heaters
- Sinks
- Bathtubs
NOT Included in Class 11
These similar items belong in other classes:
- Electric motors for appliances - Class 7 (Machinery)
- Candles - Class 4 (Fuels & Lubricants)
- Smart thermostats (electronic) - Class 9 (Electronics)
- Cooking utensils - Class 21 (Housewares)
- HVAC installation services - Class 37 (Construction & Repair)
Common Goods Descriptions
Using pre-approved descriptions from the USPTO Trademark ID Manual avoids the $200 custom description surcharge.
Popular pre-approved descriptions for Class 11:
- Lighting apparatus
- Heating apparatus
- Air conditioning apparatus
- Cooking apparatus
- Refrigerating apparatus
- Plumbing fixtures
- Electric lamps
- Fans (air conditioning)
Well-Known Marks in Class 11
These recognizable brands are registered in Class 11:
- Philips - Lighting products
- Carrier - HVAC systems
- KitchenAid - Cooking appliances
- Sub-Zero - Refrigerators and freezers
- Kohler - Plumbing fixtures
- Trane - Air conditioning systems
Filing Tips for Class 11
Distinguish Appliances from Parts
Class 11 covers the appliance, not its electronic components:
| Product | Class |
|---|---|
| Air conditioner (complete unit) | Class 11 |
| Thermostat (electronic) | Class 9 |
| Refrigerator | Class 11 |
| Compressor motor | Class 7 |
Specify Appliance Type
Be specific about your product:
- Good: "Electric cooking stoves"
- Good: "LED light bulbs"
- Good: "Residential air conditioning units"
- Bad: "Appliances"
- Bad: "Kitchen products"
Specimens for Appliances
For Class 11 trademarks, acceptable specimens include:
- Product labels on appliances
- Packaging showing the mark
- Website pages where appliances are sold
- Energy rating labels with the mark
Related Classes
If you are filing in Class 11, you may also need:
- Class 7: Machinery - Motors and machine components
- Class 9: Electronics & Software - Electronic controls and smart home devices
- Class 21: Housewares - Kitchen utensils and cookware
Filing Fees
Current USPTO fees for Class 11 trademark applications (2025):
| Filing Type | Fee per Class |
|---|---|
| Electronic filing (ID Manual description) | $350 |
| Electronic filing (custom description) | $550 |
| Paper filing | $1,000 |
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