Leather and imitations of leather; animal skins and hides; luggage and carrying bags; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery; collars, leashes and clothing for animals.
Trademark applications and registrations in Class 18 over the past 15 years.
Class 18 is one of the most commercially active trademark classes, with over 87,000 live marks covering leather goods, luggage, handbags, umbrellas, and animal accessories. Its prominence stems from the luxury fashion industry, where brand identity in leather goods often represents a company's most valuable intellectual property.
Class 18 includes mainly leather, imitations of leather and certain goods made of those materials.
Explore 94,862 live trademarks in Luggage, Bags & Leather Goods. Search by name, owner, or serial number — then filter by Class 18.
Search TrademarksClass 18 covers bags, luggage, and leather goods (handbags, backpacks, wallets). Class 25 covers clothing, footwear, and headgear. A leather belt can be either class depending on function: fashion accessory in Class 25, utility/carrying purpose in Class 18.
Phone cases are typically classified in Class 9 (accessories for electronic devices), not Class 18. However, a phone case marketed primarily as a leather good or wallet may also be filed in Class 18.
Collars, leashes, and clothing for animals are in Class 18. This includes pet coats, dog boots, and animal harnesses.
Laptop bags, sleeves, and carrying cases marketed as bags belong in Class 18. However, cases designed specifically as protective covers for electronic devices may also be classified in Class 9. Many brands file in both classes.
It depends on how the product is marketed. A belt sold as a fashion accessory or clothing item belongs in Class 25. A belt marketed as a utility or carrying item (like a tool belt or money belt) may belong in Class 18. Most fashion brands file belts in Class 25.
Yes. Imitation leather, vegan leather, and synthetic leather goods are classified in Class 18 alongside real leather goods. The class covers both genuine and imitation leather materials and products made from them.
Pet clothing, collars, leashes, harnesses, and muzzles all belong in Class 18. However, pet toys are Class 28, pet food is Class 31, and pet grooming products are Class 3. The pet industry typically requires a multi-class strategy.
Yes. Luggage tags, passport holders, toiletry bags, and travel organizers made of leather or imitation leather belong in Class 18. These are considered leather goods and accessories alongside luggage and bags.
Luxury fashion brands typically file in Class 18 (leather goods and bags), Class 25 (clothing and footwear), and Class 14 (jewelry and watches) as the foundational trio. Adding Class 3 for fragrances, Class 9 for eyewear, and Class 35 for retail services completes the portfolio.
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