Trademark Application Class 25 Clothing, Footwear, headwear for Humans
In this blog we aim to provide a detailed overview of Class 25 in the Trademark Classification process. Choosing the right trademark class is important for successful trademark use. Sometimes the application falls into more than one category, providing better protection. That’s why choosing the right class is so important—it reinforces the effectiveness of the entire application process.
Trademark Class 25 Overview
Class 25 primarily deals with clothing, footwear, and headwear designed for humans.
Detailed Inclusions:
- Components: Includes parts of clothing, footwear, and headwear such as cuffs, pockets, ready-made linings, heels, heelpieces, cap peaks, and hat frames.
- Speciality Apparel: This class also covers clothing and footwear specifically designed for sports, including items like ski gloves, sports jerseys, cycling apparel, judo and karate uniforms, football and gymnastic shoes, and ski boots.
- Costumes and Novelty Items: Encompasses masquerade costumes and paper clothing, including paper hats intended for wear.
- Miscellaneous Apparel Accessories: Includes bibs not made from paper, pocket squares, and footmuffs that are not electrically heated.
Exclusions from Class 25: Certain items that might seem related but are classified differently include:
- Shoemaking Hardware and Accessories: This includes small hardware like shoe pegs, clasps, buckles, zippers, and decorative items like ribbons and hatbands, which fall under Classes 6, 20, and 26.
- Specialized Clothing and Footwear: Protective gear and clothing intended for specific safety or medical purposes, such as helmets, fire-resistant clothing, surgical attire, and orthopedic shoes are not included and are classified under Classes 9 and 10.
- Electric and Specific Use Items: Electrically heated clothing and specific types of sporting goods like baseball gloves, boxing gloves, and ice skates are classified under Classes 11, 12, and 28.
- Paper Products and Miscellaneous: Paper bibs and paper handkerchiefs, as well as clothing for animals and dolls’ clothes, are excluded and belong to Classes 16, 18, and 28.
Understanding these classifications helps ensure that trademarks are registered under the correct categories, facilitating better legal protection and market clarity. This knowledge is essential for anyone involved in the creation, registration, or legal oversight of trademarked fashion products.
Brands/Trademarks You Might Know in Class 25:
Brand Name: Adidas
Brand Description: [CLASS : 25] CLOTHING OF ALL KINDS, ESPECIALLY SPORT AND LESIURE WEAR, SPORT AND LESIURE SHOES.
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Detailed List of goods Classified under Class 25
- adhesive bras / adhesive brassieres
- albs
- ankle boots
- aprons [clothing]
- ascots
- babies’ pants [underwear]
- bandanas [neckerchiefs]
- bath robes
- bath sandals
- bath slippers
- bathing caps
- bathing suits / swimsuits
- bathing trunks / bathing drawers
- beach clothes
- beach shoes
- belts [clothing]
- berets
- bibs, not of paper
- bibs, sleeved, not of paper
- boas [necklets]
- bodices [lingerie]
- boot uppers
- boots for sports*
- boots*
- boxer shorts
- braces for clothing [suspenders] / suspenders
- brassieres
- breeches for wear
- camisoles
- cap peaks
- caps being headwear
- chasubles
- clothing containing slimming substances
- clothing for gymnastics
- clothing incorporating LEDs
- clothing of imitations of leather
- clothing of leather
- clothing*
- coats
- collars [clothing]
- combinations [clothing]
- corselets
- corsets [underclothing]
- cuffs / wristbands [clothing]
- cyclists’ clothing
- detachable collars
- dress shields
- dresses
- dressing gowns
- ear muffs [clothing]
- embroidered clothing
- esparto shoes or sandals
- fingerless gloves
- fishing vests
- fittings of metal for footwear
- football shoes / football boots
- footmuffs, not electrically heated
- footwear uppers
- footwear*
- fur stoles
- furs [clothing]
- gabardines [clothing]
- galoshes / goloshes
- garters
- girdles
- gloves [clothing]
- gymnastic shoes
- hairdressing capes
- half-boots
- hat frames [skeletons]
- hats
- headbands [clothing]
- headscarves / headscarfs
- headwear
- heel protectors for shoes
- heelpieces for footwear
- heelpieces for stockings
- heels
- hoods [clothing]
- hosiery
- jackets [clothing]
- jerseys [clothing]
- judo uniforms
- jumper dresses / pinafore dresses
- karate uniforms
- kimonos
- knickers / panties
- knitwear [clothing]
- lace boots
- latex clothing
- layettes [clothing]
- leggings [leg warmers] / leg warmers
- leggings [trousers]
- leotards
- liveries
- maniples
- mantillas
- masquerade costumes
- mitres [hats] / miters [hats]
- mittens
- money belts [clothing]
- motorists’ clothing
- muffs [clothing]
- neck tube scarves / neck gaiters
- neckties
- non-slipping devices for footwear
- outerclothing
- overalls / smocks
- overcoats / topcoats
- paper clothing
- paper hats [clothing]
- parkas
- pelerines
- pelisses
- petticoats
- pocket squares
- pockets for clothing
- ponchos
- pyjamas / pajamas
- rash guards
- ready-made clothing
- ready-made linings [parts of clothing]
- sandals
- saris
- sarongs
- sashes for wear
- scarves / scarfs
- shawls
- shirt fronts
- shirt yokes
- shirts
- shoes*
- short-sleeve shirts
- shower caps
- ski boots
- ski gloves
- skirts
- skorts
- skull caps
- sleep masks
- slippers
- slips [underclothing]
- sock suspenders
- socks
- inner soles
- soles for footwear
- spats / gaiters
- sports jerseys
- sports shoes*
- sports singlets
- stocking suspenders
- stockings
- studs for football boots
- stuff jackets [clothing]
- suits
- sweat-absorbent socks
- sweat-absorbent stockings
- sweat-absorbent underwear / sweat-absorbent underclothing
- sweaters / jumpers [pullovers] / pullovers
- teddies [underclothing] / bodies [underclothing]
- tee-shirts
- tights
- tips for footwear
- togas
- top hats
- trouser straps / gaiter straps
- trousers / pants (Am.)
- turbans
- underpants
- underwear / underclothing
- uniforms
- valenki [felted boots]
- veils [clothing]
- visors being headwear
- waistcoats / vests
- waterproof clothing
- welts for footwear
- wet suits for water-skiing
- wimples
- wooden shoes
With over 35 years of service in the District Court of Odisha, I have witnessed and learned diverse range of cases while developing a deep understanding of the legal system. Having retired from my previous position, I now utilize my expertise to assist businesses and SMEs in managing and navigating matters related to Intellectual Property Rights and Tax Law.