Trademark Class 19: Building Materials | Complete Filing Guide
Everything you need to file a trademark in Class 19. Covers non-metallic building materials, wood, concrete, stone, and glass.
Class 19 covers non-metallic building materials such as lumber, concrete, cement, brick, stone, and glass. Construction material suppliers and manufacturers file here.
What Class 19 Covers
Class 19 includes non-metallic building materials. This class covers materials used in construction that are not made of metal.
The class covers:
- Wood products - Lumber, plywood, wooden beams
- Concrete and cement - Concrete, cement, mortar
- Stone and brick - Building stone, bricks, tiles
- Glass - Building glass, window glass
- Roofing - Shingles, asphalt, tar
Included in Class 19
Wood Products:
- Lumber
- Plywood
- Wooden beams
- Wood flooring
- Wood paneling
- Wood siding
Concrete and Cement:
- Concrete
- Cement
- Mortar
- Concrete blocks
- Ready-mix concrete
- Grout
Stone and Brick:
- Building stone
- Bricks
- Tiles (non-metallic)
- Slate
- Marble
- Granite
Glass:
- Building glass
- Window glass
- Glass blocks
- Safety glass
- Tempered glass
Roofing:
- Asphalt
- Roofing shingles
- Tar
- Pitch
- Roofing tiles
NOT Included in Class 19
These similar items belong in other classes:
- Metal building materials - Class 6 (Metals)
- Paint for buildings - Class 2 (Paints & Coatings)
- Wooden furniture - Class 20 (Furniture)
- Construction services - Class 37 (Construction & Repair)
Metal vs. Non-Metal Building Materials
The material determines the class:
Class 6: Metal pipes, metal beams, metal roofing Class 19: Non-metallic pipes, wooden beams, asphalt roofing
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 19:
- Building materials, non-metallic
- Wood for building
- Concrete
- Cement
- Building glass
- Roofing materials
- Bricks
- Lumber
Well-Known Marks in Class 19
These recognizable brands are registered in Class 19:
- Quikrete - Concrete and cement products
- Owens Corning - Roofing and building materials
- James Hardie - Fiber cement siding
- Andersen - Windows and doors
- Marvin - Windows and doors
Filing Tips for Class 19
Specify Material Type
Be specific about your building material:
- Good: "Lumber for building purposes"
- Good: "Concrete blocks for construction"
- Good: "Non-metallic roofing tiles"
- Bad: "Building supplies"
- Bad: "Construction products"
Finished Products
Many building products are classified by function:
| Product | Class |
|---|---|
| Lumber | Class 19 |
| Wooden doors | Class 19 |
| Wooden furniture | Class 20 |
| Paint | Class 2 |
Specimens for Building Materials
For Class 19 trademarks, acceptable specimens include:
- Product labels on materials
- Packaging showing the mark
- Website pages where materials are sold
- Technical specifications
Related Classes
If you are filing in Class 19, you may also need:
- Class 2: Paints & Coatings - Paints and coatings
- Class 6: Metals - Metal building materials
- Class 17: Rubber & Plastics - Insulation materials
- Class 37: Construction & Repair - Construction services
Filing Fees
Current USPTO fees for Class 19 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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