Trademark Class 25: Clothing | Complete Filing Guide
Everything you need to file a trademark in Class 25. Covers clothing, footwear, and headwear for fashion brands.
Class 25 covers clothing, footwear, and headwear. Fashion brands, shoe companies, and apparel manufacturers file here. This is one of the most popular trademark classes.
What Class 25 Covers
Class 25 includes clothing, footwear, and headwear. This is the primary class for the fashion industry.
The class covers:
- Clothing - Shirts, pants, dresses, jackets
- Footwear - Shoes, boots, sandals, sneakers
- Headwear - Hats, caps, beanies, headbands
- Athletic wear - Sportswear, yoga pants, gym clothes
- Accessories - Scarves, gloves, ties, socks
Included in Class 25
Clothing:
- Shirts
- Pants
- Dresses
- Jackets
- Sweaters
- Underwear
- Swimwear
- Coats
Footwear:
- Shoes
- Boots
- Sandals
- Sneakers
- Slippers
- Athletic shoes
- High heels
Headwear:
- Hats
- Caps
- Beanies
- Headbands
- Visors
- Bandanas
Athletic:
- Sportswear
- Yoga pants
- Athletic shirts
- Gym shorts
- Running shoes
Accessories:
- Scarves
- Gloves
- Ties
- Belts (clothing)
- Socks
- Hosiery
NOT Included in Class 25
These similar items belong in other classes:
- Handbags and purses - Class 18 (Leather Goods)
- Watches - Class 14 (Jewelry & Watches)
- Protective helmets - Class 9 (Electronics)
- Clothing retail services - Class 35 (Advertising & Business)
- Jewelry - Class 14 (Jewelry & Watches)
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 25:
- Clothing
- Footwear
- Headwear
- T-shirts
- Athletic footwear
- Hats
- Dresses
- Jeans
Well-Known Marks in Class 25
These recognizable brands are registered in Class 25:
- Nike - Athletic clothing and footwear
- Levi's - Jeans and casual wear
- Gucci - Luxury clothing and accessories
- Adidas - Sportswear and footwear
- H&M - Fast fashion clothing
- Zara - Fashion apparel
Filing Tips for Class 25
Goods vs. Services
Class 25 is for the goods themselves:
Class 25: The clothing items you sell Class 35: Retail store services for selling clothing
If you both make and sell clothing, you may need both classes.
Be Specific About Clothing Type
While "clothing" is accepted, specific descriptions are stronger:
- Good: "T-shirts"
- Good: "Athletic footwear"
- Good: "Women's dresses"
- Also acceptable: "Clothing"
Consider Your Full Product Line
Fashion companies often need multiple classes:
| What You Offer | Class |
|---|---|
| Clothing and shoes | Class 25 |
| Handbags | Class 18 |
| Jewelry | Class 14 |
| Watches | Class 14 |
| Retail services | Class 35 |
| Sunglasses | Class 9 |
Specimens for Clothing
For Class 25 trademarks, acceptable specimens include:
- Labels sewn into clothing
- Hang tags
- Packaging showing the mark
- Website pages where clothing is sold
- Shoe boxes
Related Classes
If you are filing in Class 25, you may also need:
- Class 14: Jewelry & Watches - Jewelry and watches
- Class 18: Leather Goods - Bags and leather accessories
- Class 26: Haberdashery - Hair accessories, buttons
- Class 35: Advertising & Business - Retail store services
Filing Fees
Current USPTO fees for Class 25 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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