Trademark Class 33: Alcoholic Beverages | Complete Filing Guide
Everything you need to file a trademark in Class 33. Covers wines, spirits, liqueurs, and alcoholic beverages except beer.
Class 33 covers alcoholic beverages except beers, including wines, spirits, and liqueurs. Distilleries, wineries, and liquor brands file here.
What Class 33 Covers
Class 33 includes alcoholic beverages, except beers; alcoholic preparations for making beverages.
The class covers:
- Wines - Red wine, white wine, champagne
- Spirits - Whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, tequila
- Liqueurs - Liqueurs, cordials, aperitifs
- Other alcoholic - Sake, cider, hard seltzer
Included in Class 33
Wines:
- Red wine
- White wine
- Rose
- Sparkling wine
- Champagne
- Port
- Sherry
Spirits:
- Whiskey
- Vodka
- Gin
- Rum
- Tequila
- Brandy
- Cognac
- Scotch
Liqueurs:
- Liqueurs
- Cordials
- Aperitifs
- Digestifs
- Bitters
Other:
- Sake
- Cider (alcoholic)
- Mead
- Hard seltzer
- Ready-to-drink cocktails
NOT Included in Class 33
These similar items belong in other classes:
- Beer - Class 32 (Beverages)
- Non-alcoholic wines - Class 32 (Beverages)
- Wine glasses - Class 21 (Housewares)
- Bar services - Class 43 (Food Services)
Beer vs. Other Alcohol
Beer is the exception:
Class 32: Beer, lager, ale, malt beverages Class 33: All other alcoholic beverages (wine, spirits)
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 33:
- Alcoholic beverages (except beers)
- Wine
- Spirits
- Liqueurs
- Whiskey
- Vodka
- Gin
Well-Known Marks in Class 33
These recognizable brands are registered in Class 33:
- Jack Daniel's - Whiskey
- Grey Goose - Vodka
- Dom Perignon - Champagne
- Patron - Tequila
- Bacardi - Rum
- Hennessy - Cognac
Filing Tips for Class 33
Specify Spirit Type
Be specific about your alcoholic beverage:
- Good: "Whiskey"
- Good: "Red wine"
- Good: "Tequila"
- Bad: "Alcoholic beverages"
- Bad: "Liquor"
Hard Seltzers and RTDs
Ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages:
| Product | Class |
|---|---|
| Hard seltzer (alcoholic) | Class 33 |
| Non-alcoholic seltzer | Class 32 |
| Beer-based seltzer | Class 32 |
Specimens for Alcoholic Beverages
For Class 33 trademarks, acceptable specimens include:
- Bottle labels
- Product packaging
- Website pages where products are sold
- Point-of-sale materials
Related Classes
If you are filing in Class 33, you may also need:
- Class 32: Beverages - Beer and non-alcoholic beverages
- Class 43: Food Services - Bar and restaurant services
Filing Fees
Current USPTO fees for Class 33 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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