Trademark Class 6: Metals | Complete Filing Guide
Everything you need to file a trademark in Class 6. Covers common metals, metal building materials, hardware, and metal containers.
Class 6 covers common metals (not precious metals), metal building materials, pipes, hardware, and metal containers. Metal fabricators, hardware suppliers, and construction material companies file here.
What Class 6 Covers
Class 6 includes common metals and their alloys, metal building materials, transportable metal structures, metallic materials for railway tracks, cables and wires (non-electric), ironmongery, and small items of metal hardware.
The class covers:
- Metal materials - Steel, aluminum, iron, copper, alloys
- Building materials - Metal pipes, beams, roofing, fencing
- Hardware - Nails, screws, bolts, hinges, locks, keys
- Metal containers - Safes, metal boxes, storage containers
Included in Class 6
Metal Materials:
- Steel
- Aluminum
- Iron
- Copper
- Metal alloys
- Metal sheets
- Metal bars and rods
Building Materials:
- Metal pipes and tubes
- Metal beams
- Metal roofing materials
- Metal fencing
- Metal scaffolding
- Wire
Hardware:
- Nails
- Screws
- Bolts
- Nuts
- Hinges
- Hooks
- Locks (non-electric)
- Keys
Containers:
- Metal boxes
- Metal cans
- Safes
- Metal storage containers
- Metal bins
NOT Included in Class 6
These similar items belong in other classes:
- Precious metals (gold, silver, platinum) - Class 14 (Jewelry & Watches)
- Metal furniture - Class 20 (Furniture)
- Metal kitchen utensils - Class 21 (Housewares)
- Hand tools - Class 8 (Hand Tools)
- Metal building construction - Class 19 (if non-metallic parts)
- Electrical wires and cables - Class 9 (Electronics)
Common Goods Descriptions
Using pre-approved descriptions from the USPTO Trademark ID Manual avoids the $200 custom description surcharge.
Popular pre-approved descriptions for Class 6:
- Common metals and their alloys
- Metal building materials
- Ironmongery and small items of metal hardware
- Metal containers for storage
- Safes
- Pipes and tubes of metal
- Locks of metal
- Nails
Well-Known Marks in Class 6
These recognizable brands are registered in Class 6:
- U.S. Steel - Steel products
- Alcoa - Aluminum products
- Master Lock - Locks and security hardware
- Schlage - Door locks and hardware
- Stanley - Hardware products
Filing Tips for Class 6
Distinguish Raw from Finished
Class 6 covers raw or semi-finished metals. Finished metal products often belong elsewhere:
- Raw steel sheets = Class 6
- Steel furniture = Class 20
- Steel cookware = Class 21
- Steel hand tools = Class 8
Hardware Classification
Hardware items are classified by function:
| Product | Class |
|---|---|
| Non-electric locks | Class 6 |
| Electronic locks | Class 9 |
| Door handles | Class 6 |
| Hand tools | Class 8 |
Specimens for Metal Products
For Class 6 trademarks, acceptable specimens include:
- Product labels on metal goods
- Packaging showing the mark
- Website pages where products are sold
- Technical specifications referencing the mark
Related Classes
If you are filing in Class 6, you may also need:
- Class 7: Machinery - Machinery and machine parts
- Class 8: Hand Tools - Hand tools
- Class 19: Building Materials - Non-metallic building materials
- Class 20: Furniture - Furniture (including metal furniture)
Filing Fees
Current USPTO fees for Class 6 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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