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Common metals
Trademark Class 6: Common metals, metal building materials, hardware, pipes, and safes
Trademark Class 6 covers common metals and many goods made primarily from metal, especially building, storage, and hardware products.
What it covers
Goods and services in Class 6
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.
Common metals and metal alloys
Metal building materials and transportable buildings
Metal hardware, locks, cables, and pipes
Safes and metal containers
Examples of Class 6 goods or services
- Metal brackets for construction
- Steel storage containers
- Branded metal door hardware
Businesses that often consider this class
- Metal fabricators
- Construction supply brands
- Hardware manufacturers
Related classes
Classes commonly paired with Class 6
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 6
Similar products made mainly from plastic, wood, or non-metal materials can belong in other classes such as 19 or 20.
How to decide if Class 6 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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