Trademark Class 39: Transportation & Storage | Complete Filing Guide
Everything you need to file a trademark in Class 39. Covers transport, packaging, storage, and travel arrangement services.
Class 39 covers transportation of goods and people, packaging, storage, and travel services. Shipping companies, airlines, and travel agencies file here.
What Class 39 Covers
Class 39 includes transport, packaging and storage of goods, and travel arrangement.
The class covers:
- Freight transport - Shipping, courier, delivery
- Passenger transport - Airlines, buses, ridesharing
- Storage - Warehousing, storage facilities
- Travel services - Travel arrangement, tours
Included in Class 39
Freight Transport:
- Shipping services
- Freight forwarding
- Courier services
- Package delivery
- Trucking
- Air freight
Passenger Transport:
- Airline services
- Bus services
- Taxi services
- Ridesharing
- Cruise ships
- Train services
Storage:
- Warehousing
- Storage facilities
- Locker services
- Refrigerated storage
- Self-storage
Travel Services:
- Travel arrangement
- Tour services
- Travel booking
- Sightseeing tours
- Travel agency services
NOT Included in Class 39
These similar items belong in other classes:
- Vehicles - Class 12 (Vehicles)
- Hotel and lodging - Class 43 (Food Services)
- Travel insurance - Class 36 (Financial Services)
- Packaging materials - Class 16 (Paper Goods)
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 39:
- Transportation services
- Packaging and storage of goods
- Travel arrangement
- Courier services
- Warehousing
- Freight services
- Delivery services
Well-Known Marks in Class 39
These recognizable brands are registered in Class 39:
- FedEx - Courier and shipping services
- UPS - Package delivery
- United Airlines - Airline services
- Uber - Ridesharing services
- Expedia - Travel arrangement
- DHL - Shipping services
Filing Tips for Class 39
Transport vs. Travel Booking
Both are Class 39, but be specific:
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Operating flights | Airline services |
| Booking flights | Travel arrangement services |
| Operating buses | Bus transportation |
| Booking bus tickets | Travel arrangement services |
Logistics Companies
Logistics often spans multiple services:
| Service | Class |
|---|---|
| Freight transport | Class 39 |
| Warehousing | Class 39 |
| Customs brokerage | Class 39 |
| Supply chain consulting | Class 35 |
Specimens for Transportation
For Class 39 trademarks, acceptable specimens include:
- Website showing services offered
- Shipping labels and waybills
- Service agreements
- Marketing materials
Related Classes
If you are filing in Class 39, you may also need:
- Class 12: Vehicles - Vehicles
- Class 35: Advertising & Business - Business logistics consulting
- Class 36: Financial Services - Travel insurance
- Class 43: Food Services - Hotel accommodations
Filing Fees
Current USPTO fees for Class 39 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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