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Trademark Class 18 covers leather and imitation leather; animal skins and hides; luggage and travel bags; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; whips, harnesses, and saddlery; collars, leashes, and apparel for animals.
Trademark registration for bags, wallets, animal accessories, and leather materials must be done under Trademark Class 18. Businesses dealing with handbags, suitcases, umbrellas, saddlery, and pet accessories should choose Trademark Class 18 while opting for registration.
Class 18 includes leather and imitation leather, animal hides, luggage and travel bags, umbrellas and parasols, walking sticks, as well as whips, harnesses, saddlery, and apparel for animals such as collars and leashes.
This Class includes, in particular:
This Class does not include, in particular:
You should register under Trademark Class 18 if you are involved in:
One of the famous brands registered under trademark Class 18 is VIP Industries. VIP Industries (Skybags, Aristocrat, Caprese) registers trademarks under Class 18 for travel bags, suitcases, briefcases, and related leather goods. Registering under the correct class ensures exclusive rights and prevents misuse of your trademark by others in the same product category.
1 | adhesive tags of leather for bags |
2 | animal skins / pelts |
3 | attaché cases |
4 | backpacks for carrying infants |
5 | bags [envelopes, pouches] of leather, for packaging |
6 | bags for campers |
7 | bags for climbers |
8 | bags for sports* |
9 | bags* |
10 | beach bags |
11 | bits for animals [harness] |
12 | blinkers [harness] / blinders [harness] |
13 | boxes of leather or leatherboard |
14 | boxes of vulcanized fibre / boxes of vulcanized fiber |
15 | bridles [harness] |
16 | bridoons |
17 | briefcases |
18 | business card cases |
19 | butts [parts of hides] |
20 | card cases [notecases] |
21 | cases of leather or leatherboard |
22 | casings, of leather, for springs / casings, of leather, for plate springs |
23 | cat o' nine tails |
24 | cattle skins |
25 | chain mesh purses |
26 | chamois leather, other than for cleaning purposes / skins of chamois, other than for cleaning purposes |
27 | chin straps, of leather |
28 | clothing for pets |
29 | collars for animals* |
30 | compression cubes adapted for luggage |
31 | conference folders / conference portfolios |
32 | covers for animals |
33 | covers for horse saddles |
34 | credit card cases [wallets] |
35 | curried skins |
36 | dog waste bag dispensers adapted for use with leashes |
37 | fastenings for saddles |
38 | frames for bags [structural parts of bags] |
39 | frames for coin purses [structural parts of coin purses] |
40 | frames for umbrellas or parasols |
41 | fur / fur-skins |
42 | furniture coverings of leather |
43 | game bags [hunting accessories] |
44 | garment bags for travel |
45 | girths of leather |
46 | goldbeaters' skin |
47 | grips for holding shopping bags |
48 | halters / head-stalls |
49 | handbags |
50 | harness fittings |
51 | harness for animals |
52 | harness straps / harness traces |
53 | hat boxes of leather |
54 | haversacks |
55 | hiking sticks / trekking sticks |
56 | horse blankets |
57 | horse collars |
58 | horseshoes |
59 | imitation leather |
60 | key cases |
61 | kid |
62 | knee-pads for horses |
63 | labels of leather |
64 | leather cord |
65 | leather leashes / leather leads |
66 | leather straps / leather thongs |
67 | leather, unworked or semi-worked |
68 | leatherboard |
69 | leathercloth |
70 | luggage tags / baggage tags |
71 | moleskin [imitation of leather] |
72 | motorized suitcases |
73 | mountaineering sticks / alpenstocks |
74 | music cases |
75 | muzzles |
76 | mycelium-based imitation leather |
77 | net bags for shopping |
78 | nose bags [feed bags] |
79 | pads for horse saddles |
80 | parasols |
81 | parts of rubber for stirrups |
82 | pocket wallets |
83 | pouch baby carriers |
84 | purses |
85 | randsels [Japanese school satchels] |
86 | reins |
87 | reins for guiding children |
88 | reusable shopping bags |
89 | riding saddles |
90 | rucksacks / backpacks |
91 | saddle trees |
92 | saddlebags* |
93 | saddlecloths for horses |
94 | saddlery |
95 | school bags / school satchels |
96 | sew-on tags of leather for clothing |
97 | shoulder belts [straps] of leather / leather shoulder belts / leather shoulder straps |
98 | sling bags for carrying infants |
99 | slings for carrying infants |
100 | smart suitcases |
101 | stirrup leathers |
102 | stirrups |
103 | straps for skates |
104 | straps for soldiers' equipment |
105 | straps of leather [saddlery] |
106 | suitcase handles |
107 | suitcase packing organizers / luggage organizers |
108 | suitcases |
109 | suitcases with wheels |
110 | tefillin [phylacteries] |
111 | toilet bags, not fitted |
112 | tool bags, empty |
113 | traces [harness] |
114 | travelling bags |
115 | travelling sets [leatherware] |
116 | trimmings of leather for furniture / leather trimmings for furniture |
117 | trunks [luggage] |
118 | umbrella covers |
119 | umbrella handles |
120 | umbrella or parasol ribs |
121 | umbrella rings |
122 | umbrella sticks |
123 | umbrellas |
124 | valises |
125 | valves of leather |
126 | vanity cases, not fitted |
127 | vegan leather |
128 | walking stick handles / walking cane handles |
129 | walking stick seats |
130 | walking sticks* / canes* |
131 | wallet chains |
132 | wheeled shopping bags |
133 | whips |
Vakilsearch provides specialised trademark registration services for businesses dealing with leather goods, imitation leather, animal skins, luggage, travel bags, umbrellas, walking sticks, and related accessories like whips, harnesses, collars, and animal apparel. If your business operates in any of these categories, registering your trademark under Class 18 is vital to protect your brand identity in a diverse and competitive market.
Our senior Intellectual Property lawyers handle the entire registration process conducting a thorough trademark search, filing your application, ensuring formality check clearance, managing examinations and hearings, and securing your registration certificate. With fast-track filing within 6 hours, a seamless online process, and ongoing expert support for objections, renewals, and assignments, Vakilsearch ensures your Class 18 brand is protected with professionalism and ease.
Trademark Class 18 covers leather and imitation leather products, including luggage, bags, wallets, belts (not for clothing), walking sticks, umbrellas, and animal accessories like collars and leashes. It focuses on personal and travel accessories made from these materials.
Businesses dealing with bags, purses, backpacks, trolleys, wallets, umbrellas, or leather goods should apply under Class 18. This includes fashion brands, luggage manufacturers, leather craftsmen, and pet accessory sellers. It's vital for anyone producing or selling portable personal items made from leather or similar materials.
No, Class 18 does not include leather clothing, footwear, or headwear for humans. Those items are classified under Class 25. Class 18 is limited to leather goods like bags and cases, not wearable fashion items made of leather.
Not usually. Bags and cases specially designed for laptops, cameras, or other devices fall under Class 9. Class 18 only includes general-purpose bags or those used for carrying personal items, not tech-specific accessories.
Yes, items such as collars, leashes, harnesses, and clothing for animals are included in Class 18. If you manufacture or sell pet fashion or safety accessories, you should register your brand under this class.