Nice Classification - Goods
Bags and luggage
Trademark Class 18: Leather goods, bags, luggage, wallets, umbrellas, and animal gear
Trademark Class 18 covers leather and imitation leather goods, bags, luggage, wallets, umbrellas, and some animal-related goods.
What it covers
Goods and services in Class 18
Use this section to decide whether the class describes what customers actually buy from you. A strong class choice should match real commercial activity, not just a broad industry label.
Bags, handbags, backpacks, and luggage
Wallets, purses, and leather accessories
Umbrellas and parasols
Collars, leashes, and clothing for animals
Examples of Class 18 goods or services
- Minimalist wallet brand
- Travel backpack collection
- Dog leash line
Businesses that often consider this class
- Bag and luggage brands
- Fashion accessory sellers
- Pet accessory businesses
Related classes
Classes commonly paired with Class 18
Adjacent classes are not automatic. They are useful checkpoints when your business mixes products, services, software, retail, education, or hospitality.
Common caution
Before choosing Class 18
Clothing for people is Class 25, while retail services for bags are usually Class 35.
How to decide if Class 18 belongs in your filing
Start by writing down the exact products and services offered under the mark. Then compare that list with the class coverage above. If a product and a service both matter to the business model, you may need more than one class.
Practical checklist
- List what customers buy today.
- List near-term goods or services planned for launch.
- Separate products from services.
- Check related classes for retail, SaaS, education, or hospitality activity.
- Use precise wording instead of a vague industry label.
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