Trademark Class 31: Agricultural Products | Complete Filing Guide
Everything you need to file a trademark in Class 31. Covers fresh produce, plants, seeds, and pet food.
Class 31 covers live animals, fresh produce, plants, seeds, and animal feed. Farmers, pet food companies, and plant nurseries file here.
What Class 31 Covers
Class 31 includes raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products; raw and unprocessed grains and seeds; fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs; natural plants and flowers; live animals; foodstuffs and beverages for animals.
The class covers:
- Fresh produce - Fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs
- Plants and seeds - Seeds, live plants, flowers
- Animal products - Live animals, pet food, animal feed
- Unprocessed grains - Wheat, corn, barley
Included in Class 31
Fresh Produce:
- Fresh fruits
- Fresh vegetables
- Herbs
- Mushrooms
- Nuts (unprocessed)
Plants and Seeds:
- Seeds
- Live plants
- Trees
- Flowers
- Shrubs
- Bulbs
Animal Products:
- Live animals
- Animal foodstuffs
- Pet food
- Hay
- Straw
Unprocessed Grains:
- Wheat
- Corn
- Barley
- Oats
- Malt
NOT Included in Class 31
These similar items belong in other classes:
- Processed foods - Class 29 (Meats & Processed Foods)
- Cooked vegetables - Class 29 (Meats & Processed Foods)
- Flour and bread - Class 30 (Foods)
- Artificial flowers - Class 26 (Haberdashery)
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 31:
- Fresh fruits
- Fresh vegetables
- Seeds for planting
- Live plants
- Animal foodstuffs
- Pet food
- Fresh flowers
Well-Known Marks in Class 31
These recognizable brands are registered in Class 31:
- Dole - Fresh produce
- Purina - Pet food
- Blue Buffalo - Pet food
- Driscoll's - Fresh berries
- Pedigree - Pet food
Filing Tips for Class 31
Fresh vs. Processed
The processing stage matters:
| Product | Class |
|---|---|
| Fresh apples | Class 31 |
| Apple sauce | Class 29 |
| Apple juice | Class 32 |
| Dried apples | Class 29 |
Pet Food is Class 31
Pet food belongs in Class 31, not with human food:
| Product | Class |
|---|---|
| Pet food | Class 31 |
| Pet treats | Class 31 |
| Pet supplies (toys) | Class 28 |
| Pet accessories (collars) | Class 18 |
Specimens for Agricultural Products
For Class 31 trademarks, acceptable specimens include:
- Product labels on produce
- Packaging showing the mark
- Website pages where products are sold
- Tags on plants
Related Classes
If you are filing in Class 31, you may also need:
- Class 29: Meats & Processed Foods - Processed foods
- Class 30: Foods - Grain-based foods
- Class 44: Medical & Beauty Services - Agricultural services
Filing Fees
Current USPTO fees for Class 31 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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