Trademark Class 40: Treatment of Materials – A Complete Guide

When registering a trademark, identifying the correct class is critical. Trademark Class 40 includes services related to material treatment, transformation, and processing. These services change the nature or appearance of goods without producing a new product altogether.

Whether you run a metal finishing plant, custom textile dyeing unit, or a wood treatment business, understanding Class 40 ensures proper legal protection of your brand.

What Does Trademark Class 40 Cover?

Class 40 applies to services that treat or process materials provided by customers. The key feature of these services is that they do not create a new product but modify or enhance existing items.

Some common examples include:

• Custom manufacturing and machining

• Metal treating, welding, and galvanizing

• Textile dyeing and fabric finishing

• Wood treatment and preservation

• Ceramic firing and glass staining

• Food and beverage processing (like pasteurization)

• Recycling and waste treatment services

These services typically involve technical skills or specialized equipment. If your business transforms goods through a physical, chemical, or mechanical process, Class 40 is the right fit for trademark registration.

Popular Services Under Trademark Class 40

Here’s a closer look at the services that fall within the scope of Trademark Class 40:

1. Metal and Surface Treatment

• Electroplating, galvanizing, and anodizing

• Polishing, grinding, and cutting of metals

• Custom metal coating services

• Heat treatment and forging

2. Textile and Leather Processing

• Custom dyeing, printing, and bleaching of fabrics

• Waterproofing or fireproofing textiles

• Leather staining and finishing services

3. Wood and Glass Treatment

• Wood preservation and lamination

• Engraving on wood, glass, or stone

• Sandblasting and glass frosting

4. Recycling and Waste Management

• Paper, plastic, or metal recycling

• Waste reprocessing and transformation services

• Composting or energy generation from waste

5. Food and Beverage Processing

• Pasteurization and food freezing

• Custom blending or roasting services

• Bottling and packaging for third-party goods

These services do not fall under manufacturing but play an essential role in customizing or preparing products for final use.

What is Not Included in Class 40?

To avoid filing errors, it’s important to note what Class 40 does not cover. Services or goods that involve actual production or are retail-based are categorized elsewhere.

If you’re unsure which class your service falls into, a professional trademark filing partner like Tradeviser can help.

Brands/Trademarks you Might Know in Class 40:

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Detailed List of goods Classified under Class 40

1. abrasion
2. air deodorizing / air deodorising
3. air freshening
4. air purification
5. rental of air-conditioning apparatus
6. applying finishes to textiles
7. beer brewing for others
8. blacksmithing
9. boilermaking
10. rental of boilers
11. bookbinding
12. burnishing by abrasion
13. cadmium plating
14. chromium plating
15. cloth cutting
16. cloth dyeing
17. cloth edging
18. cloth fireproofing / fabric fireproofing / textile fireproofing
19. cloth pre-shrinking
20. cloth waterproofing / fabric waterproofing
21. clothing alteration
22. colour separation services
23. crease-resistant treatment for clothing
24. cryopreservation services
25. custom 3D printing for others
26. custom assembling of materials for others
27. custom fashioning of fur
28. custom manufacturing of bread
29. custom tailoring
30. decontamination of hazardous materials
31. services of a dental technician
32. destruction of waste and trash
33. dressmaking
34. dyeing services
35. electroplating
36. embroidering
37. production of energy
38. engraving
39. fabric bleaching
40. flour milling
41. food and drink preservation
42. food smoking
43. framing of works of art