Trademark Class 37: Construction & Repair | Complete Filing Guide
Everything you need to file a trademark in Class 37. Covers building construction, repair, installation, and maintenance services.
Class 37 covers construction services, repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment. Contractors, repair shops, and installation services file here.
What Class 37 Covers
Class 37 includes building construction, repair, installation services, and maintenance.
The class covers:
- Construction - Building construction, renovation
- Repair services - Appliance, vehicle, computer repair
- Installation - HVAC, electrical, plumbing installation
- Maintenance - Building maintenance, cleaning, landscaping
Included in Class 37
Construction:
- Building construction
- Home building
- Commercial construction
- Renovation
- Remodeling
- Roofing
Repair Services:
- Appliance repair
- Computer repair
- Vehicle repair
- Watch repair
- Shoe repair
- Furniture repair
Installation:
- HVAC installation
- Electrical installation
- Plumbing installation
- Security system installation
- Flooring installation
Maintenance:
- Building maintenance
- Cleaning services
- Landscaping
- Pest control
- Window cleaning
- Janitorial services
NOT Included in Class 37
These similar items belong in other classes:
- Architectural services - Class 42 (Technology Services)
- Building materials - Class 19 (Building Materials)
- Real estate development - Class 36 (Financial Services)
- Interior design services - Class 42 (Technology Services)
Common Services Descriptions
Using pre-approved descriptions from the USPTO Trademark ID Manual avoids the $200 custom description surcharge.
Popular pre-approved descriptions for Class 37:
- Building construction
- Repair services
- Installation services
- Maintenance services
- Cleaning services
- Vehicle repair
- Computer repair
Well-Known Marks in Class 37
These recognizable brands are registered in Class 37:
- ServiceMaster - Cleaning and restoration services
- Terminix - Pest control
- Merry Maids - Cleaning services
- Jiffy Lube - Vehicle maintenance
- Geek Squad - Computer repair
Filing Tips for Class 37
Repair vs. Parts
Class 37 covers the repair service, not replacement parts:
| What You Offer | Class |
|---|---|
| Vehicle repair service | Class 37 |
| Vehicle parts | Class 12 |
| Computer repair | Class 37 |
| Computer parts | Class 9 |
Construction vs. Architecture
Design and construction are different classes:
| Service | Class |
|---|---|
| Building construction | Class 37 |
| Architectural design | Class 42 |
| Interior design | Class 42 |
Specimens for Repair Services
For Class 37 trademarks, acceptable specimens include:
- Website showing services offered
- Service vehicles with mark
- Invoices and estimates
- Advertising materials
Related Classes
If you are filing in Class 37, you may also need:
- Class 19: Building Materials - Building materials
- Class 36: Financial Services - Real estate services
- Class 40: Manufacturing Services - Manufacturing services
- Class 42: Technology Services - Design services
Filing Fees
Current USPTO fees for Class 37 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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