Trademark Class 43: Hotels and Restaurants Services
Protect your hotel, restaurant, and catering services with Trademark Class 43.
Trademark Class 43 grants exclusive rights in the accommodation and food service industries.
Get 10-year brand protection for your services in both local and global markets with Trademark Class 43.
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Trademark Class 43 - Overview
Services dealing with short-term accommodation and places to eat and drink are included in Trademark Class 43. Hotel and restaurant services, catering and bar services, among others, fall under it.
Trademark Registration under Class 43 offers you monopoly right over your mark in the accommodation and food service sectors. Registration of your services like hotel stays and restaurant dining to catering and bar services will prevent unauthorised use, which will also help give your brand its uniqueness in the UK as well as elsewhere in the world.
Of the utmost interest to hotels and restaurants, Class 43 of trademark protection avoids infringement of your market presence by competitors and builds your brand's reputation as unique.
Class 43 trademark comes with a 10 years renewable protection, your brand will stay safe and noted forever, making it a long-term property.
What is a Trademark Class 43?
A Class 43 trademark covers services related to food, drink, and temporary accommodation. It includes restaurants, cafés, hotels, bars, catering services, and food delivery. Businesses in the hospitality industry, including resorts, lodges, and guest houses, should register under this class.
Full List of Services under Trademark Class 43
| Temporary accommodation | holiday camp services [lodging], providing campground facilities, rental of tents, rental of transportable buildings, rental of temporary accommodation, temporary accommodation reservations, tourist homes. |
| Hotels, hostels and boarding houses, holiday and tourist accommodation | accommodation bureaux [hotels, boarding houses], boarding house bookings, boarding houses, hotel reservations, hotels, motels. |
| Nurseries, day-care and elderly care facilities | day-nurseries [crèches], retirement homes. |
| Event facilities and temporary office and meeting facilities | rental of meeting rooms. |
| Catering | food and drink catering, |
| Detergents for use in manufacture and industry | Detergents for use in manufacturing processes, milk ferments for industrial purposes. |
| Animal boarding | boarding for animals. |
| Rental of furniture, linens and table settings | rental of lighting apparatus other than for theatrical sets or television studios, rental of chairs, tables, table linen, glassware. |
| Provision of food and drink | bar services, cafés, cafeterias, canteens, rental of drinking water dispensers, rental of cooking apparatus, restaurants, self-service restaurants, snack-bars. |
Related (Coordinated) Classes
Though Class 43 has a specific interest in hospitality, food preparation, and accommodation services, businesses involved in these services may also be relevant in other classes. The following are coordinated classes that will complement Class 43:
- Trademark Class 29: Food and Beverages This class includes foodstuff and beverages such as processed foods, dairy products, and all types of drinks. Companies producing or selling food items can get their trademarks registered under Class 29 along with Class 43 for full brand protection.
- Trademark Class 30: (Staple Foods): Businesses involved in the manufacture or sale of staple foods such as bread, pasta, or confectioneries can file their trademarks under Class 30, in coordination with Class 43 for those offering food services or catering.
- Trademark Class 32: (Beverages-Beers, Soft Drinks and Other Non-alcoholic) for companies offering beverages, including soft drinks, juices, and bottled water, and for trademarking, which will go hand-in-hand with the services in class 43 concerning hospitality and restaurant services.
- Trademark Class 41: (Education and Entertainment Services): Some businesses in the hospitality and tourism industries, such as resorts or entertainment venues, may also fall under Class 41 if they provide entertainment services, such as live performances, tours, or events, alongside their accommodation or restaurant services.
- Trademark Class 44: Medical, Beauty, and Hygienic Services. If the hospitality business is offering health and wellness services such as spas, beauty salons, or a fitness center, Class 44 may be filed in conjunction with Class 43.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Trademark Class 43 covers services related to hospitality, accommodation, food, and beverage services. This includes restaurants, bars, catering services, hotel accommodations, temporary housing, and food preparation services. It protects businesses offering these services, helping them distinguish their brand in the competitive hospitality and tourism industries.
Yes, hotel and motel reservations are included in Class 43. The class encompasses services that involve the provision of temporary accommodation, including reservation and booking services for hotels, motels, inns, and similar establishments, protecting the brands involved in this aspect of the hospitality industry.
Example of Trademark Class 43 is Taj Hotels, renowned for its luxury hotels and resorts. It falls under this category as it provides premium accommodation services worldwide.
Yes, Class 43 includes catering services. This class covers the provision of food and drink services for events, businesses, and private gatherings. Catering businesses can register their trademarks under Class 43 to protect their brand identity and differentiate themselves from competitors in the food service industry.
Rental services related to temporary accommodation, such as vacation rentals and short-term lodging, are included in Class 43. However, rental services unrelated to accommodations, like the rental of equipment or vehicles, generally fall under different classes, such as Class 35 or Class 39, and are not covered by Class 43.
Yes, services for temporary accommodation, including hotels, motels, guesthouses, and other forms of short-term lodging, are covered by Class 43. This class ensures that businesses offering temporary housing can register and protect their trademarks, helping them maintain a distinct brand in the competitive tourism and hospitality sectors.
No, nursery and care facilities services are not covered by Class 43. These types of services, including medical and healthcare services, fall under Class 44, which includes health, beauty, and hygienic services. Class 43 is focused on hospitality, accommodation, and food-related services, not healthcare services.
No, the rental of cooking apparatus is not covered by Class 43. While Class 43 includes food preparation services, it does not cover the rental of kitchen equipment. Rental services for cooking apparatus would generally fall under other trademark classes, such as Class 20 or Class 35, depending on the context.
Services that are not included in Class 43 include those related to healthcare, medical services, and beauty treatments, which are covered under Class 44. Additionally, travel and transportation services, such as travel agencies, vehicle rentals, and shipping services, fall under different trademark classes, like Class 39.
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