Trademark Class 27: Floor Coverings | Complete Filing Guide
Everything you need to file a trademark in Class 27. Covers carpets, rugs, mats, linoleum, and wallpaper.
Class 27 covers carpets, rugs, mats, and other floor coverings, as well as wall hangings not of textile. Flooring companies, carpet manufacturers, and mat makers file here.
What Class 27 Covers
Class 27 includes carpets, rugs, mats, linoleum, and materials for covering existing floors. It also includes wallpaper and non-textile wall coverings.
The class covers:
- Carpets and rugs - Carpets, area rugs, oriental rugs
- Floor mats - Door mats, bath mats, yoga mats
- Floor coverings - Linoleum, vinyl flooring, artificial turf
- Wall coverings - Wallpaper, non-textile wall hangings
Included in Class 27
Carpets and Rugs:
- Carpets
- Rugs
- Area rugs
- Oriental rugs
- Carpet tiles
- Runner rugs
Floor Mats:
- Door mats
- Floor mats
- Bath mats (non-textile)
- Yoga mats
- Gym mats
- Anti-fatigue mats
Floor Coverings:
- Linoleum
- Vinyl flooring
- Artificial turf
- Floor tiles (non-metallic)
- Rubber flooring
Wall Coverings:
- Wallpaper
- Wall hangings (non-textile)
- Decorative wall panels
NOT Included in Class 27
These similar items belong in other classes:
- Textile wall hangings - Class 24 (Textiles)
- Hardwood flooring - Class 19 (Building Materials)
- Carpet installation services - Class 37 (Construction & Repair)
- Textile bath mats - Class 24 (Textiles)
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 27:
- Carpets
- Rugs
- Mats
- Linoleum
- Wall hangings, not of textile
- Floor coverings
- Yoga mats
Well-Known Marks in Class 27
These recognizable brands are registered in Class 27:
- Mohawk - Carpets and rugs
- Shaw - Flooring and carpets
- Interface - Carpet tiles
- Manduka - Yoga mats
- Pergo - Laminate flooring
Filing Tips for Class 27
Yoga Mats Classification
Yoga mats are Class 27, not Class 28:
| Product | Class |
|---|---|
| Yoga mats | Class 27 |
| Exercise equipment | Class 28 |
| Yoga clothing | Class 25 |
| Yoga instruction | Class 41 |
Floor Coverings vs. Building Materials
The distinction:
Class 27: Floor coverings that go over existing floors Class 19: Flooring that is the floor itself (hardwood, tile)
Specimens for Floor Coverings
For Class 27 trademarks, acceptable specimens include:
- Product labels on rugs or mats
- Packaging showing the mark
- Website pages where products are sold
- Sample cards
Related Classes
If you are filing in Class 27, you may also need:
- Class 19: Building Materials - Hardwood and tile flooring
- Class 20: Furniture - Furniture
- Class 24: Textiles - Textile rugs
- Class 37: Construction & Repair - Installation services
Filing Fees
Current USPTO fees for Class 27 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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