Trademark Class 29: Meats & Processed Foods | Complete Filing Guide

Class 29 covers meat, fish, dairy products, and processed foods. Food producers, dairy companies, and processed food manufacturers file here.

What Class 29 Covers

Class 29 includes meat, fish, poultry, and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs; milk, cheese, butter, yogurt and other dairy products; oils and fats for food.

The class covers:

1. Meat and fish - Meat, fish, poultry, seafood
2. Dairy - Milk, cheese, butter, yogurt
3. Preserved foods - Canned goods, frozen foods, jams
4. Oils and fats - Cooking oils, edible fats
5. Eggs and substitutes - Eggs, meat substitutes

Included in Class 29

Meat and Fish:

• Meat
• Fish
• Poultry
• Seafood
• Processed meats
• Canned meat

Dairy:

• Milk
• Cheese
• Butter
• Yogurt
• Cream
• Ice cream

Preserved Foods:

• Canned vegetables
• Frozen foods
• Pickles
• Jams
• Jellies
• Dried fruits

Oils and Fats:

• Cooking oils
• Olive oil
• Vegetable oils
• Edible fats

Other:

• Eggs
• Egg products
• Meat substitutes
• Tofu
• Nut butters

NOT Included in Class 29

These similar items belong in other classes:

• Fresh fruits and vegetables - Class 31 (Agricultural Products)
• Bread and baked goods - Class 30 (Foods)
• Restaurant services - Class 43 (Food Services)
• Pet food - Class 31 (Agricultural Products)

Class 29 vs. Class 30

Understanding food classification:

Class 29: Animal-based foods and processed plant foods Class 30: Plant-based staple foods (bread, cereals, coffee)

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 29:

• Meat
• Fish
• Dairy products
• Processed fruits and vegetables
• Edible oils
• Eggs
• Cheese
• Yogurt

Well-Known Marks in Class 29

These recognizable brands are registered in Class 29:

• Tyson - Meat and poultry products
• Kraft - Cheese and dairy products
• Dannon - Yogurt
• Oscar Mayer - Processed meats
• Chobani - Greek yogurt

Filing Tips for Class 29

Specify Food Type

Be specific about your food products:

• Good: "Processed meat products"
• Good: "Cheese"
• Good: "Frozen vegetables"
• Bad: "Food products"
• Bad: "Groceries"

Consider Your Full Product Line

Food companies often need multiple classes:

Specimens for Food Products

For Class 29 trademarks, acceptable specimens include:

• Product packaging
• Labels on food containers
• Website pages where food is sold

Related Classes

If you are filing in Class 29, you may also need:

• Class 30: Foods - Breads, cereals, condiments
• Class 31: Agricultural Products - Fresh produce
• Class 32: Beverages - Beverages
• Class 43: Food Services - Restaurant services

Filing Fees

Current USPTO fees for Class 29 trademark applications (2025):

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• Class 30: Foods
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