Trademark Class 18: Leather and Related Products

Updated on September 27, 2024 01:43:50 PM

Trademark Class 18 provides an extensive range for businesses to protect their distinguishing designs and emblems within leather and leather imitations. Class 18 includes a wide range of items made of leather or imitations of leather, from fashionable purses and wallets to tough backpacks and saddlery. This categorization is critical for enterprises in the highly competitive fashion and accessory industries to secure exclusive rights.

In this article, we go into the complexities of Trademark Class 18, unravelling the layers of protection it provides and assisting businesses in navigating the complex world of leather-related trademarks.

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What is Trademark Class 18?

Trademark Class 18 is a subcategory of the international classification system dedicated to leather goods or leather imitations. It contains a wide range of things such as purses, wallets, saddlery, and numerous accessories. This designation is critical for companies seeking exclusive trademark rights for leather-based or imitation leather items.

Registering under Class 18 creates a barrier that prevents others from utilizing comparable marks for related things. Essentially, Trademark Class 18 protects firms in the fashion, accessory, and leather goods industries by maintaining the distinctness of their items in the market.

A Comprehensive List of Items Covered Under Trademark Class 18

The comprehensive list of Items given below Covers trademark Class 18:

Category List of Items covered under Trademark Class 18
Bags and Accessories
  • Attaché cases
  • Bags for climbers
  • Bags for campers
  • Bags for sports
  • Beach bags
  • Boxes of leather or leather board
  • Boxes of vulcanised fibre
  • Business card cases
  • Card cases [notecases]
  • Cases of leather or leatherboard
  • Cat o’ nine tails
  • Chain mesh purses
  • Chin straps of leather
  • Covers for animals/clothing for pets
  • Covers for horse-saddles/saddle cloths for horses
  • Credit card cases [wallets]
  • Game bags [hunting accessories]
  • Garment bags for travel
  • Handbag frames
  • Handbags
  • Hat boxes of leather
  • Haversacks
  • Key cases
  • Mountaineering sticks/alpenstocks
  • Music cases
  • Net bags for shopping
  • Nose bags [feed bags]
  • Pocket wallets
  • Pouch baby carriers
  • Purses
  • Rucksacks/backpacks
  • Shopping bags
  • Shoulder belts [straps] of leather/bandoliers/leather shoulder belts/leather shoulder straps
  • Sling bags for carrying infants
  • Slings for carrying infants
  • Tool bags of leather, empty
  • Umbrella rings
  • Vanity cases, not fitted
  • Walking stick seats
  • Walking stick handles/walking cane handles
  • Wheeled shopping bags
Animal-related Products
  • Animal skins/pelts
  • Bits for animals [harness]
  • Blinkers [harness]/blinders [harness]
  • Bridles [harness]
  • Bridoons
  • Butts [parts of hides]
  • Cattle skins
  • Collars for animals
  • Curried skins
  • Fastenings for saddles
  • Girths of leather
  • Halters/head-stalls
  • Harness straps/harness traces
  • Harness for animals
  • Harness fittings
  • Horse collars
  • Horse blankets
  • Horseshoes
  • Leather leashes/leather leads
  • Pads for horse saddles
  • Reins
  • Riding saddles
  • Saddle trees
  • Saddlery
  • Stirrup leathers
  • Parts of rubber for stirrups
  • Stirrups
  • Straps for soldiers’ equipment
  • Straps of leather [saddlery]
  • Straps for skates
  • Traces [harness]
  • Walking stick seats
  • Whips
Leather Goods and Materials
  • Leather laces
  • Leather straps/leather thongs
  • Leather, unworked or semi-worked
  • Leather twist/leather thread
  • Leatherboard
  • Moleskin [imitation of leather]
  • Reinforcing materials, not of metal, for pipes
  • Trimmings of leather for furniture/leather trimmings for furniture
Fur and Fur Products
  • Fur/fur-skins
  • Imitation leather
  • Kid
  • Vanity cases, not fitted
Travel and Luggage
  • Suitcase handles
  • Suitcases
  • Travelling trunks
  • Travelling bags
  • Travelling sets [leatherware]
  • Trunks [luggage]
  • Umbrella or parasol ribs
  • Umbrella sticks
  • Umbrella covers
  • Umbrella handles
  • Umbrellas
  • Valises
  • Valves of leather
  • Vanity cases, not fitted
  • Walking stick seats
Miscellaneous Leather Products
  • Chamois leather, other than for cleaning purposes/skins of chamois, other than for cleaning purposes
  • Gut for making sausages
  • Leather leashes/leather leads
  • Leather laces
  • Leather straps/leather thongs
  • Leather, unworked or semi-worked
  • Leather twist/leather thread
  • Leatherboard
  • Moleskin [imitation of leather]
  • Mountaineering sticks/alpenstocks
  • Parasols
  • Stirrups
  • Straps for soldiers’ equipment
  • Straps of leather [saddlery]
  • Straps for skates
  • Tool bags of leather, empty
  • Traces [harness]
  • Walking stick handles/walking cane handles
  • Wheeled shopping bags

Points to be Remember before TM Registration in Class 18

Here are some strategies given below for TM Registration in Class 18:

  • Comprehensive TM search: The applicant should do a comprehensive TM search before registering as a TM in class 18. It helps to give full details on the availability of the trademark that the applicant wants to apply.
  • Choose a Strong and Distinct Mark: The candidate must choose a strong and distinctive trademark. It helps the brand stand out in the marketplace and contributes to giving it a distinctive appearance.
  • Consult With TM Attorney: A complex process, TM registration carries a high risk of rejection even for minor errors. However, for hassle-free registration, the applicant has to communicate with the TM attorney.
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Conclusion

Trademark Class 18 protects enterprises that operate in the wide world of leather products and accessories. From fashionable handbags to tough saddlery, this categorization allows firms to acquire exclusive rights to their distinctive designs and emblems, supporting innovation and brand identification in a competitive market.

As a doorway to the world of leather, Class 18 not only safeguards product uniqueness but also plays an important role in customer trust and recognition. Businesses that properly exploit the protection provided by this class will prosper in the volatile terrain of the fashion, accessories, and leather-related industries.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which class of trademark do vehicles fall under?

According to the Nice Classification, vehicles and related equipment fall under class 18.

What is covered by Trademark Class 18?

Trademark Class 18 consists of all the goods or products related to vehicles and their tools such as Aeroplanes, Cars, Air Cusine vehicles and many more.

What are the fees of the trademark for paint products?

The basic government fees for registration are Rs. 4500 for the online registration and Rs. 5000 for the offline mode. This fee will be increased according to the number of classes selected by the applicants during the filing.

What documents are needed for trademark Class 18?

The needed documents are a logo, Nature of Goods and services, Aadhar Card, GST, Signed Power of Attorney, Signed User Affidavit, MSME Certificate, and Start-up Certificate.

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