Trademark Class 25: Clothing, Footwear, and Headgear
Last updated: 20 June 2025
Trademark Class 25 covers clothing, footwear, and headgear for humans, including everyday wear, sports apparel, and fashion accessories. This class protects brands in the fast-moving fashion industry.
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Overview
Trademark Class 25 includes all types of garments, shoes, and headwear designed for human use. This class covers everything from basic clothing to specialized sports gear and fashion accessories.
It includes ready-to-wear apparel, custom clothing, and various fashion items. Registering under Class 25 helps secure exclusive rights for fashion brands, clothing manufacturers, and footwear companies, ensuring brand protection in the competitive apparel market. For more details, visit the official website of Intellectual Property India.
Key Categories Under Class 25
- Clothing: All types of garments for men, women, and children
- Footwear: Shoes, boots, sandals, and other foot coverings
- Headgear: Hats, caps, and other headwear
- Sports Apparel: Specialized clothing for athletic activities
- Underwear: Intimate apparel and foundation garments
- Fashion Accessories: Certain wearable accessories
Goods Classified Under Class 25
Goods Not Classified Under Class 25
Intellectual Properties You Should Trademark Under Class 25
- Brand Names: The names of your clothing lines or fashion brands
- Logos: Distinctive symbols representing your fashion label
- Slogans: Catchphrases associated with your clothing brand
- Product Designs: Unique clothing or footwear designs with brand recognition
- Packaging Designs: Distinctive packaging for fashion products
- Service Marks: For companies providing clothing retail or design services
- Trade Dress: The overall visual appearance of your product packaging in retail
Why Register Under Class 25
- Exclusive Rights: Gain legal protection for your clothing brand and prevent competitors from using similar marks in the fashion industry.
- Brand Recognition: Establish your brand identity in the competitive apparel market with a registered trademark.
- Market Expansion: Protection facilitates expansion into new markets with established brand recognition.
- Legal Protection: Ability to take legal action against counterfeit clothing and knockoffs.
- Asset Value: Fashion trademarks can appreciate significantly and become valuable business assets.
- 10-Year Protection: Initial registration lasts 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely.
- Begin your trademark registration process with TMZON — take the first step toward protecting your fashion brand.
Registration Process
- Before registering under Class 25, make sure your brand name is available. Use our free Trademark Search tool to check availability and view relevant trademark information.
- Trademark Search: Conduct a comprehensive search to ensure your mark is available in the clothing/footwear category.
- Application Preparation: Gather all necessary information and documentation specific to fashion products.
- Filing: Submit your application with the appropriate trademark office.
- Examination: The trademark office reviews your application for compliance.
- Publication: Your mark is published for opposition by third parties.
- Registration: If no opposition, your trademark is registered and protected.
- Maintenance: File periodic renewals to maintain your trademark rights in the fashion industry.
Why Choose TMZON
- Fashion Industry Expertise: Specialized knowledge in apparel and footwear trademarks.
- Comprehensive Searches: Thorough clearance searches to minimize rejection risks in crowded fashion markets.
- Streamlined Process: Efficient handling of all paperwork and filings for your clothing brand.
- Global Protection: Assistance with international trademark registration for fashion brands.
- Ongoing Support: Monitoring and enforcement services to protect against counterfeit fashion products.
- Cost-Effective: Competitive pricing with transparent fee structures for emerging designers.