Trademark Class 7: Machinery | Complete Filing Guide
Everything you need to file a trademark in Class 7. Covers machines, motors, engines, and industrial equipment.
Class 7 covers machines and machine tools, motors and engines (except for land vehicles), and machine coupling and transmission components. Equipment manufacturers and industrial machinery companies file here.
What Class 7 Covers
Class 7 includes machines for industrial, agricultural, construction, and domestic use. This class covers the machines themselves and their parts, excluding hand-operated tools.
The class covers:
- Industrial machinery - Manufacturing equipment, assembly machines
- Agricultural machinery - Tractors, harvesters, plows
- Construction machinery - Excavators, cranes, bulldozers
- Domestic appliances - Washing machines, dishwashers, garbage disposals
- Motors and engines - Electric motors, generators, pumps
Included in Class 7
Industrial Machinery:
- Manufacturing machines
- Printing machines
- Packaging machines
- Assembly line equipment
- Machine tools
- Robots (industrial)
Agricultural Machinery:
- Tractors
- Harvesters
- Plows
- Irrigation equipment
- Milking machines
Construction Machinery:
- Excavators
- Cranes
- Bulldozers
- Concrete mixers
- Road construction machines
Domestic Appliances:
- Washing machines
- Dishwashers
- Garbage disposals
- Electric blenders
- Food processors
- Vacuum cleaners
Motors:
- Electric motors (not for vehicles)
- Generators
- Pumps
- Compressors
NOT Included in Class 7
These similar items belong in other classes:
- Hand tools (non-powered) - Class 8 (Hand Tools)
- Vehicle engines - Class 12 (Vehicles)
- Computer hardware - Class 9 (Electronics)
- HVAC equipment - Class 11 (Environmental Control)
- Sewing machines (domestic) - Class 7 (this class, confirmed)
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 7:
- Machines for [specific purpose]
- Electric motors
- Machine tools
- Agricultural machines
- Pumps
- Robots
- Washing machines
- Generators
Important: Specify the function of the machine. "Industrial machinery" alone is too broad.
Well-Known Marks in Class 7
These recognizable brands are registered in Class 7:
- Caterpillar - Construction and mining equipment
- John Deere - Agricultural machinery
- Whirlpool - Washing machines and dishwashers
- Bosch - Power tools and appliances
- Dyson - Vacuum cleaners
Filing Tips for Class 7
Specify Machine Function
The USPTO requires specific descriptions of what your machine does:
- Good: "Packaging machines for food products"
- Good: "Agricultural tractors"
- Good: "Robots for industrial use in assembly lines"
- Bad: "Machinery"
- Bad: "Industrial equipment"
Hand Tools vs. Power Tools
The distinction matters for classification:
| Product | Class |
|---|---|
| Power drill | Class 7 |
| Manual screwdriver | Class 8 |
| Electric saw | Class 7 |
| Hand saw | Class 8 |
Specimens for Machinery
For Class 7 trademarks, acceptable specimens include:
- Product labels on machines
- Machine nameplates showing the mark
- Website pages where machinery is sold
- Brochures and catalogs
Related Classes
If you are filing in Class 7, you may also need:
- Class 8: Hand Tools - Hand tools and implements
- Class 9: Electronics & Software - Electronic components and software
- Class 11: Environmental Control - HVAC and cooking equipment
- Class 12: Vehicles - Vehicle parts
Filing Fees
Current USPTO fees for Class 7 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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