Trademark Class 38: Telecommunication Services

Telecommunications services fall under Trademark Class 38. These include communication services like telephone, internet, and broadcasting services. Therefore, Trademark Class 38 offers protection for brands related to telecommunication.
Here, registering under Class 38 secures exclusive rights in the telecommunication sector for your brand. This registration helps shield the services of your brand such as telecommunication infrastructure and internet service for broadcasting from infringement for the uniqueness of the brand in both domestic and international markets.
Class 38 protection is essential to businesses regarding communication services. Class 38 protection prevents you from having competitors dilute your brand into their services. This makes you more visible within your market and strengthens the uniqueness of your brand.
With class 38 protection every 10 years, your brand will constantly be provided with legal security, and your brand will remain protected and recognised over time.

Here are the Items under Class 38

Telecommunication services	communications by telegrams, information about telecommunication, message sending, news agencies/wire service, satellite transmission, telecommunications routing and junction services, telegraph services, telex services, transmission of telegrams.
Broadcasting services	cable television broadcasting, providing telecommunication channels for teleshopping services, radio broadcasting, television broadcasting, wireless broadcasting.
Telephone and mobile telephone services	cellular telephone communication, communications by telephone, facsimile transmission, paging services [radio, telephone or other means of electronic communication], teleconferencing services, telephone services, voice mail services.
Computer communication and Internet access	communications by computer terminals, communications by fiber [fiber] optic networks, computer aided transmission of messages and images, electronic mail, electronic bulletin board services [telecommunications services], providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network, providing internet chatrooms, providing user access to global computer networks, providing online forums, rental of access time to global computer networks, transmission of greeting cards online, transmission of digital files, videoconferencing services.
Access to content, websites and portals	providing access to databases.
Provision and rental of telecommunications facilities and equipment	rental of message sending apparatus, rental of facsimile apparatus, rental of modems, rental of telecommunication equipment, rental of telephones.

Related (Coordinated) Classes: Business Services, Class 36 - Insurance and Finance Services, Class 37 - Construction and Repair Services, Class 39 - Shipping and Travel Services, Class 40 - Material Treatment Services, Class 41 - Education and Entertainment Services, Class 42 - Science and Technology Services, Class 43 - Food Services, Class 44 - Medical and Vet Services, Class 45 - Legal and Security Services.

NOTE: Class 38 is NOT used if you are registering:

Radio advertising services
Telephone marketing or telemarketing services

FAQ's

Trademark Class 38 covers a wide range of telecommunications services, including broadcasting, telephony, and internet services. This includes television and radio broadcasting, satellite transmission, cellular telephone communication, and providing internet access.

Yes, services such as message sending, telegram communication, and electronic mail services are included in Class 38.

Broadcasting services, including cable television, radio, and wireless broadcasting, are covered under Class 38.

Class 38 encompasses services related to internet and computer communication, such as providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network, electronic bulletin board services, and videoconferencing services.

Providing access to databases, websites, and portals is included in Class 38, making it possible to register such services under this class.

Yes, all forms of telecommunication via telephone, including cellular, paging, and voicemail services, fall under Class 38.

The rental of telecommunications equipment, such as message sending apparatus, facsimile machines, and modems, is covered by Class 38.

Class 38 does not cover advertising services like radio or television advertising, nor does it include telemarketing services. It's focused solely on the transmission, broadcasting, and reception of messages and information.