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Trademark Class 12: Vehicles | Complete Filing Guide

Everything you need to file a trademark in Class 12. Covers automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, boats, aircraft, and vehicle parts.

Last updated: December 14, 2025

Class 12 covers vehicles and their parts, including automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, boats, and aircraft. Automotive manufacturers, bicycle companies, and marine equipment makers file here.

What Class 12 Covers

Class 12 includes vehicles and apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water. This covers the vehicles themselves and their structural parts.

The class covers:

  1. Automobiles - Cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, electric vehicles
  2. Two-wheeled vehicles - Motorcycles, bicycles, scooters
  3. Marine vehicles - Boats, yachts, jet skis, kayaks
  4. Aircraft - Airplanes, helicopters, drones (transport)
  5. Vehicle parts - Tires, wheels, brakes, transmissions

Included in Class 12

Automobiles:

  • Cars
  • Trucks
  • SUVs
  • Vans
  • Electric vehicles
  • Buses

Two-Wheeled Vehicles:

  • Motorcycles
  • Bicycles
  • Scooters
  • Electric bikes
  • Mopeds

Marine Vehicles:

  • Boats
  • Yachts
  • Jet skis
  • Canoes
  • Kayaks
  • Personal watercraft

Aircraft:

  • Airplanes
  • Helicopters
  • Drones (for transport)
  • Gliders

Parts:

  • Tires
  • Wheels
  • Brakes
  • Steering wheels
  • Transmissions
  • Vehicle seats
  • Bumpers

NOT Included in Class 12

These similar items belong in other classes:

  • Vehicle engines (as separate goods) - Class 7 (Machinery)
  • Toy vehicles - Class 28 (Toys & Sporting Goods)
  • Vehicle GPS systems - Class 9 (Electronics)
  • Vehicle repair services - Class 37 (Construction & Repair)
  • Baby strollers - Class 12 (confirmed in this class)

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 12:

  • Automobiles
  • Motorcycles
  • Bicycles
  • Boats
  • Vehicle parts and accessories
  • Tires
  • Electric vehicles
  • Aircraft

Well-Known Marks in Class 12

These recognizable brands are registered in Class 12:

  • Ford - Automobiles and trucks
  • Harley-Davidson - Motorcycles
  • Trek - Bicycles
  • Goodyear - Tires
  • Yamaha - Motorcycles and marine vehicles
  • Tesla - Electric vehicles

Filing Tips for Class 12

Vehicles vs. Parts

Both complete vehicles and parts are Class 12, but be specific:

ProductDescription
Complete car"Automobiles"
Tires"Tires for vehicles"
Wheels"Vehicle wheels"

Vehicle Accessories

Vehicle accessories may belong in different classes:

ProductClass
GPS navigation systemsClass 9
Vehicle seat coversClass 12
Floor matsClass 12 or 27
Car audio systemsClass 9

Specimens for Vehicles

For Class 12 trademarks, acceptable specimens include:

  • Vehicle nameplates and badges
  • Product labels on parts
  • Website pages where vehicles or parts are sold
  • Dealership materials

Related Classes

If you are filing in Class 12, you may also need:

Filing Fees

Current USPTO fees for Class 12 trademark applications (2025):

Filing TypeFee per Class
Electronic filing (ID Manual description)$350
Electronic filing (custom description)$550
Paper filing$1,000

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