Trademark Class 41: Education & Entertainment | Complete Filing Guide
Everything you need to file a trademark in Class 41. Covers education, training, entertainment, sports, and publishing services.
Class 41 covers education, training, entertainment, and sporting activities. Schools, entertainment companies, publishers, and event organizers file here.
What Class 41 Covers
Class 41 includes education, providing of training, entertainment, sporting and cultural activities.
The class covers:
- Education - Schools, online courses, tutoring
- Entertainment - Movies, music, live performances
- Publishing - Publishing services, electronic publishing
- Sports and recreation - Gyms, sporting events, fitness
- Gaming - Online gaming, esports
Included in Class 41
Education:
- Educational services
- Schools and universities
- Online courses
- Tutoring
- Training services
- Workshops and seminars
Entertainment:
- Entertainment services
- Live performances
- Movie production
- Music production
- Concert services
- Theme parks
Publishing:
- Publishing services
- Electronic publishing
- News reporting
- Blog services
- Podcast production
Sports and Recreation:
- Sporting events
- Gym services
- Fitness training
- Golf courses
- Sports clubs
Gaming:
- Online gaming services
- Casino services
- Esports events
- Game streaming
NOT Included in Class 41
These similar items belong in other classes:
- Books and printed matter - Class 16 (Paper Goods)
- Downloadable games - Class 9 (Electronics)
- Streaming transmission - Class 38 (Telecommunications)
- Sporting goods - Class 28 (Toys & Sporting Goods)
Content vs. Transmission
This is important for media companies:
Class 41: Creating and providing entertainment content Class 38: Transmitting or streaming that content
A movie studio files in Class 41; a streaming service files in both Class 38 and Class 41.
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 41:
- Educational services
- Entertainment services
- Publishing of [content type]
- Providing online [games/courses]
- Fitness training services
- Production of [movies/music]
Well-Known Marks in Class 41
These recognizable brands are registered in Class 41:
- Disney - Entertainment services
- Coursera - Online education
- Planet Fitness - Gym services
- Twitch - Game streaming services
- The New York Times - Publishing services
- Live Nation - Concert services
Filing Tips for Class 41
Specify Your Content or Service
Be specific about your entertainment or education:
- Good: "Educational services in the field of technology"
- Good: "Entertainment services in the nature of live concerts"
- Good: "Online fitness training services"
- Bad: "Education"
- Bad: "Entertainment"
Publishing Products vs. Services
Distinguish between physical products and services:
| What You Offer | Class |
|---|---|
| Physical books | Class 16 |
| E-books | Class 9 |
| Publishing services | Class 41 |
Specimens for Education/Entertainment
For Class 41 trademarks, acceptable specimens include:
- Website showing services offered
- Course catalogs
- Event tickets
- Marketing materials
Related Classes
If you are filing in Class 41, you may also need:
- Class 9: Electronics & Software - Downloadable content
- Class 16: Paper Goods - Printed materials
- Class 38: Telecommunications - Streaming services
- Class 42: Technology Services - Technology platform
Filing Fees
Current USPTO fees for Class 41 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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