Trademark Class 18: Leather Goods | Complete Filing Guide
Everything you need to file a trademark in Class 18. Covers leather, luggage, bags, umbrellas, and pet accessories.
Class 18 covers leather and imitation leather goods, luggage, bags, umbrellas, and pet accessories. Handbag designers, luggage manufacturers, and pet product companies file here.
What Class 18 Covers
Class 18 includes leather and its imitations, as well as travel goods, umbrellas, and animal accessories. This is a key class for fashion and accessories brands.
The class covers:
- Bags - Handbags, backpacks, tote bags, clutches
- Luggage - Suitcases, travel bags, duffel bags
- Leather goods - Wallets, belts (not clothing), key cases
- Umbrellas - Umbrellas, parasols, walking sticks
- Pet accessories - Leashes, collars, pet carriers
Included in Class 18
Bags:
- Handbags
- Purses
- Backpacks
- Messenger bags
- Tote bags
- Clutches
- Crossbody bags
Luggage:
- Suitcases
- Travel bags
- Duffel bags
- Garment bags
- Carry-on bags
- Luggage tags
Leather Goods:
- Wallets
- Card holders
- Leather cases
- Key cases
- Passport holders
- Leather straps
Umbrellas:
- Umbrellas
- Parasols
- Walking sticks
- Canes
Pet Accessories:
- Leashes
- Collars
- Pet clothing
- Pet carriers
- Harnesses
- Muzzles
NOT Included in Class 18
These similar items belong in other classes:
- Leather clothing - Class 25 (Clothing)
- Leather furniture - Class 20 (Furniture)
- Watch bands - Class 14 (Jewelry & Watches)
- Pet food - Class 31 (Agricultural Products)
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 18:
- Bags
- Handbags
- Luggage
- Wallets
- Umbrellas
- Collars and leashes for animals
- Backpacks
- Tote bags
Well-Known Marks in Class 18
These recognizable brands are registered in Class 18:
- Louis Vuitton - Handbags and luggage
- Samsonite - Luggage
- Coach - Leather goods and handbags
- Tumi - Travel bags and accessories
- Kate Spade - Handbags
- Herschel - Backpacks
Filing Tips for Class 18
Bags vs. Cases
Bags for general carrying are Class 18; cases for specific items may belong elsewhere:
| Product | Class |
|---|---|
| Handbag | Class 18 |
| Laptop bag | Class 18 |
| Eyeglass case | Class 9 |
| Jewelry box | Class 20 |
| Musical instrument case | Class 15 |
Pet Products in Class 18
Not all pet products are Class 18:
| Product | Class |
|---|---|
| Pet collars and leashes | Class 18 |
| Pet food | Class 31 |
| Pet toys | Class 28 |
| Pet beds | Class 20 |
Specimens for Leather Goods
For Class 18 trademarks, acceptable specimens include:
- Product labels on bags
- Hang tags
- Packaging showing the mark
- Website pages where products are sold
Related Classes
If you are filing in Class 18, you may also need:
- Class 14: Jewelry & Watches - Watch bands, jewelry
- Class 25: Clothing - Leather clothing
- Class 26: Haberdashery - Decorative accessories
Filing Fees
Current USPTO fees for Class 18 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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