Trademark Class 28: Toys & Sporting Goods | Complete Filing Guide
Everything you need to file a trademark in Class 28. Covers toys, games, video game consoles, sporting equipment, and holiday decorations.
Class 28 covers toys, games, playthings, video game consoles, sporting equipment, and holiday decorations. Toy companies, game publishers, and sports equipment manufacturers file here.
What Class 28 Covers
Class 28 includes games, toys, and playthings, video game apparatus, gymnastic and sporting articles, and decorations for Christmas trees.
The class covers:
- Toys - Action figures, dolls, building blocks
- Games - Board games, puzzles, video game consoles
- Sporting equipment - Golf clubs, tennis rackets, fitness equipment
- Outdoor recreation - Fishing rods, skis, camping equipment
- Decorations - Christmas ornaments, party decorations
Included in Class 28
Toys:
- Action figures
- Dolls
- Stuffed animals
- Building blocks
- Toy vehicles
- Remote control toys
Games:
- Board games
- Card games
- Puzzles
- Video game consoles
- Game controllers
- Arcade games
Sporting Equipment:
- Golf clubs
- Tennis rackets
- Basketballs
- Footballs
- Fitness equipment
- Weights
Outdoor Recreation:
- Fishing rods
- Skis
- Snowboards
- Surfboards
- Bicycles (sporting)
Decorations:
- Christmas ornaments
- Christmas trees (artificial)
- Party decorations
- Halloween decorations
NOT Included in Class 28
These similar items belong in other classes:
- Downloadable video games - Class 9 (Electronics)
- Sportswear and athletic clothing - Class 25 (Clothing)
- Gaming services - Class 41 (Education & Entertainment)
- Bicycles (transport) - Class 12 (Vehicles)
Video Games: Class 28 vs. Class 9
The hardware/software distinction:
Class 28: Video game consoles, controllers, physical game cartridges Class 9: Downloadable video games, game software Class 41: Gaming services, online gaming
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 28:
- Toys
- Games and playthings
- Sporting articles
- Video game consoles
- Exercise equipment
- Christmas decorations
- Dolls
- Puzzles
Well-Known Marks in Class 28
These recognizable brands are registered in Class 28:
- LEGO - Building block toys
- Mattel - Toys and games
- Nintendo - Video game consoles
- Wilson - Sporting goods
- Peloton - Exercise equipment
- Hasbro - Toys and games
Filing Tips for Class 28
Specify Product Type
Be specific about your toys or sporting goods:
- Good: "Action figures"
- Good: "Video game consoles"
- Good: "Golf clubs"
- Bad: "Toys"
- Bad: "Sports products"
Consider Your Full Product Line
Game companies often need multiple classes:
| What You Offer | Class |
|---|---|
| Game consoles | Class 28 |
| Downloadable games | Class 9 |
| Online gaming services | Class 41 |
| Game merchandise (clothing) | Class 25 |
Specimens for Toys
For Class 28 trademarks, acceptable specimens include:
- Product packaging
- Labels on toys or equipment
- Website pages where products are sold
- Hang tags
Related Classes
If you are filing in Class 28, you may also need:
- Class 9: Electronics & Software - Downloadable games, electronic components
- Class 25: Clothing - Athletic clothing
- Class 41: Education & Entertainment - Gaming services, entertainment
Filing Fees
Current USPTO fees for Class 28 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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