Trademark Class 45: Legal & Security Services | Complete Filing Guide
Everything you need to file a trademark in Class 45. Covers legal services, security services, and personal social services.
Class 45 covers legal services, security services, and personal social services. Law firms, security companies, and social networking platforms file here.
What Class 45 Covers
Class 45 includes legal services, security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals, and personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
The class covers:
- Legal services - Attorney services, mediation, IP licensing
- Security services - Security guards, investigation
- Personal services - Dating, funeral, personal assistance
- Social networking - Online social networking
- Licensing services - IP licensing, franchising
Included in Class 45
Legal Services:
- Legal services
- Attorney services
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- IP licensing
- Legal research
- Notary services
Security Services:
- Security guard services
- Private investigation
- Surveillance services
- Bodyguard services
- Background checks
Personal Services:
- Dating services
- Funeral services
- Baby sitting
- Personal shopping
- Wedding planning
- Pet sitting (non-boarding)
Social Networking:
- Online social networking
- Social introduction services
- Club services
- Matchmaking
Licensing:
- Licensing of intellectual property
- Franchise services
- Licensing of software
- Licensing of trademarks
NOT Included in Class 45
These similar items belong in other classes:
- Security equipment - Class 9 (Electronics)
- Security software - Class 9 or 42
- Financial services - Class 36 (Financial Services)
- Employment services - Class 35 (Advertising & Business)
Social Networking: Class 45
Online social networking services are Class 45, not telecommunications:
Class 45: Social networking services (the social platform) Class 38: Data transmission (the technical transmission) Class 42: Software platform (the SaaS technology)
Many social platforms file in all three classes.
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 45:
- Legal services
- Security services
- Online social networking services
- Licensing of intellectual property
- Personal and social services
- Dating services
- Private investigation
Well-Known Marks in Class 45
These recognizable brands are registered in Class 45:
- LegalZoom - Legal services
- ADT - Security services
- Facebook - Online social networking
- LinkedIn - Professional networking services
- Match.com - Dating services
- Tinder - Dating services
Filing Tips for Class 45
Legal Technology Companies
Legal tech spans multiple classes:
| What You Offer | Class |
|---|---|
| Legal services | Class 45 |
| Legal software (SaaS) | Class 42 |
| Legal software (download) | Class 9 |
| Legal document forms | Class 16 |
Social Platforms
Social networking requires careful classification:
| Service | Class |
|---|---|
| Social networking platform | Class 45 |
| Messaging/transmission | Class 38 |
| Software platform | Class 42 |
| Mobile app | Class 9 |
Specimens for Legal/Security Services
For Class 45 trademarks, acceptable specimens include:
- Website showing services
- Service agreements
- Business cards
- Marketing materials
Related Classes
If you are filing in Class 45, you may also need:
- Class 9: Electronics & Software - Security equipment, apps
- Class 35: Advertising & Business - Business services
- Class 36: Insurance & Financial - Financial services
- Class 42: Technology Services - Technology services
Filing Fees
Current USPTO fees for Class 45 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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