Trademark Class 36: Financial and Real Estate Affairs

Trademark Class 36

Trademark Class 36 covers services related to financial transactions, banking, insurance, and real estate. This class encompasses a wide range of services that assist individuals and organisations in managing, investing, insuring, or transacting financial and real estate assets.

Trademark registration for services such as banking, insurance, investment management, real estate brokerage, and financial consultancy must be done under Trademark Class 36. Businesses providing services like online payment processing, mortgage financing, asset management, crowdfunding platforms, and property leasing should register under this class to ensure proper trademark protection.

Class 36 primarily includes services offered by financial institutions, insurance agencies, investment firms, and property management companies, making it essential for companies operating in these sectors.

• This Class includes, in particular:

• Insurance underwriting, brokerage, and claims processing
• Financial consultancy, planning, and wealth management services
• Real estate services including leasing, selling, and renting of property
• Online payment gateways and transaction processing
• Capital investment and venture funding
• Electronic funds transfer and mobile banking
• Crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending platforms
• Mortgage, loan, and credit facilities
• Issuance of debit cards, credit cards, and financial instruments

• This Class does not include, in particular:

• Bookkeeping, auditing, tax filing (Class 35)
• Sports sponsorship and promotions (Class 35)
• ATM cash handling, freight, and transport brokerage (Class 39)
• Wool and timber quality assessment (Class 42)

Who Should Register Under Trademark Class 36?

You should opt for registration under Class 36 if your services include:

• Banking and credit institutions, digital wallets, and online financial platforms
• Insurance providers, claims adjusters, and brokers
• Investment advisers, mutual fund managers, and asset management companies
• Real estate developers, brokers, and property leasing agents
• Financial technology (fintech) startups offering mobile transactions or credit analysis
• Loan agencies, credit rating firms, and debt recovery services
• Crowdfunding platforms or venture capital firms
• ATM operators, fund transfer agencies, and cryptocurrency wallet services

One of the prominent brands registered under Trademark Class 36 is JPMorgan Chase. This global financial services leader holds protection in Class 36 for services including investment banking, credit card processing, and financial advisory. Registering under Class 36 safeguards JPMorgan Chase's brand identity in the competitive financial sector and prevents unauthorized use of similar marks in related services.

Another notable example is Liberty Mutual Insurance. This well-known insurance provider has its trademark registered in Class 36, covering underwriting and administration of insurance services. This registration ensures exclusive rights to its brand in the insurance industry and protects against potential infringement.

Why Choose Vakilsearch for Trademark Registration under Class 36?

Trademark Class 36 covers a wide range of financial and insurance services, including banking, investment management, real estate affairs, insurance underwriting, and other monetary services. If your business operates in this domain, registering your trademark under Class 36 is essential to safeguard your brand and build credibility in a heavily regulated and trust-driven industry.

Vakilsearch provides end-to-end trademark registration services tailored for financial and real estate businesses. Our senior Intellectual Property lawyers manage the full process from conducting a comprehensive trademark search and filing your application within 6 hours, to handling formality checks, examinations, hearings, and securing your registration certificate.

With a streamlined online process and dedicated legal support for objections, renewals, and assignments, Vakilsearch ensures your financial services brand is legally protected—quickly, securely, and with expert precision.