Trademark Class 44: Medical & Beauty Services | Complete Filing Guide
Everything you need to file a trademark in Class 44. Covers medical services, veterinary services, health care, and beauty services.
Class 44 covers medical services, veterinary services, health care, and beauty services. Hospitals, clinics, salons, and spas file here.
What Class 44 Covers
Class 44 includes medical services, veterinary services, hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals, and agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture, and forestry services.
The class covers:
- Medical services - Medical care, dental, therapy
- Veterinary services - Animal care, grooming
- Beauty services - Salons, spas, nail services
- Health services - Healthcare, nursing, pharmacy
- Agriculture services - Landscaping, gardening
Included in Class 44
Medical Services:
- Medical services
- Dental services
- Physical therapy
- Mental health services
- Chiropractic services
- Optometry services
Veterinary Services:
- Veterinary services
- Animal grooming
- Pet boarding
- Animal hospitals
- Pet sitting
Beauty Services:
- Hair salon services
- Beauty salon services
- Spa services
- Nail salon services
- Makeup services
- Waxing services
Health Services:
- Health care services
- Nursing services
- Pharmacy services
- Telemedicine
- Home health care
Agriculture:
- Agriculture services
- Horticulture
- Landscaping
- Gardening services
- Tree surgery
NOT Included in Class 44
These similar items belong in other classes:
- Medical devices - Class 10 (Medical Apparatus)
- Pharmaceutical products - Class 5 (Pharmaceuticals)
- Cosmetic products - Class 3 (Cosmetics & Personal Care)
- Fitness training - Class 41 (Education & Entertainment)
Medical Products vs. Services
Products are separate from services:
Class 5/10: Medical products and devices Class 44: Medical treatment services
A pharmaceutical company may need Class 5 for products and Class 44 for pharmacy 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 44:
- Medical services
- Veterinary services
- Beauty salon services
- Spa services
- Health care services
- Dental services
- Telemedicine services
Well-Known Marks in Class 44
These recognizable brands are registered in Class 44:
- Mayo Clinic - Medical services
- Supercuts - Hair salon services
- Massage Envy - Spa and massage services
- Banfield - Veterinary services
- CVS - Pharmacy services
Filing Tips for Class 44
Healthcare Companies
Healthcare businesses often need multiple classes:
| What You Offer | Class |
|---|---|
| Medical treatment | Class 44 |
| Pharmaceutical products | Class 5 |
| Medical devices | Class 10 |
| Medical software (SaaS) | Class 42 |
Beauty Products vs. Services
Beauty brands distinguish between products and services:
| What You Offer | Class |
|---|---|
| Salon services | Class 44 |
| Hair products sold | Class 3 |
| Salon retail services | Class 35 |
Specimens for Medical/Beauty Services
For Class 44 trademarks, acceptable specimens include:
- Website showing services
- Appointment cards
- Signage
- Service menus
Related Classes
If you are filing in Class 44, you may also need:
- Class 3: Cosmetics & Personal Care - Cosmetics and beauty products
- Class 5: Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical products
- Class 10: Medical Apparatus - Medical devices
- Class 41: Education & Entertainment - Fitness training
Filing Fees
Current USPTO fees for Class 44 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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