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Trademark Class 21: Kitchen Utensils & Household Containers

Household or kitchen utensils and containers; cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons; combs and sponges; brushes, except paintbrushes; brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; unworked or semi-worked glass, except building glass; glassware, porcelain and earthenware.

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Class 21 covers household and kitchen utensils, containers, cookware, tableware, glassware, porcelain, earthenware, combs, sponges, brushes, and cleaning articles. With nearly 66,000 live marks, this class is central to the housewares, kitchenware, and home goods industries.

Top filers including Tupperware, OXO (Helen of Troy), and Corning represent the class's commercial range — from food storage containers and ergonomic kitchen tools to specialty glass and ceramic products. The class explicitly includes combs, sponges, and brushes (except paintbrushes, which belong in Class 16), making it relevant for personal care accessory brands as well. Brush-making materials and articles for cleaning purposes round out a class that touches both kitchen and household maintenance products.

The classification boundaries around Class 21 are notoriously tricky. Hand-operated kitchen tools such as knives, forks, and spoons belong in Class 8, not Class 21. Electrical kitchen appliances fall under Class 7 (if motor-driven) or Class 11 (if for heating, cooking, or refrigeration). Tableware made of precious metals is classified in Class 14. These overlapping boundaries mean that a single kitchenware brand may need to file across Classes 21, 8, 11, and even 7 to achieve comprehensive coverage.

The distinction between "utensils and containers" in Class 21 and "containers not of metal" in Class 20 is another frequent source of confusion. Generally, kitchen and household-use containers belong in Class 21, while storage and transport containers belong in Class 20. Brands in housewares, drinkware, bakeware, and cleaning products should treat Class 21 as their primary filing class.

What's Included in Class 21

Class 21 includes mainly small, hand-operated utensils and apparatus for household and kitchen use, as well as cosmetic and toilet utensils, glassware and certain goods made of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware, terra-cotta or glass.

household and kitchen utensils, for example, fly swatters, clothes-pegs, mixing spoons, basting spoons and corkscrews, as well as serving utensils, for example, sugar tongs, ice tongs, pie servers and serving ladles;
household, kitchen and cooking containers, for example, vases, bottles, piggy banks, pails, cocktail shakers, cooking pots and pans, and non-electric kettles and pressure cookers;
small hand-operated kitchen apparatus for mincing, grinding, pressing or crushing, for example, garlic presses, nutcrackers, pestles and mortars;
dish stands and decanter stands;
cosmetic and toilet utensils, for example, electric and non-electric combs and toothbrushes, dental floss, foam toe separators for use in pedicures, powder puffs, fitted vanity cases;

cleaning preparations (Cl. 3);
containers for storage and transport of goods, of metal (Cl. 6), not of metal (Cl. 20);
small apparatus for mincing, grinding, pressing or crushing, which are driven by electricity (Cl. 7);
razors and shaving apparatus, hair and nail clippers, electric and non-electric implements for manicure and pedicure, for example, manicure sets, emery boards, cuticle nippers (Cl. 8);
table cutlery (Cl. 8) and hand-operated cutting tools for kitchen use, for example, vegetable shredders, pizza cutters, cheese slicers (Cl. 8);

🍲 Cooking pots and frying pans

🥤 Drinking glasses and mugs

🪥 Toothbrushes and hairbrushes

🧽 Cleaning sponges and mops

🏺 Porcelain dinnerware and vases

🫗 Water bottles and thermoses

🧁 Baking trays and mixing bowls

💇 Combs and grooming brushes

Top Filers in Class 21

#	Owner	Filings	Registered	First Reg.	Latest Reg.
1	LIFETIME BRANDS, INC.	160	147	Jun 30, 1959	Oct 14, 2025
2	TARGET BRANDS. INC.	154	81	Sep 2, 2003	Feb 24, 2026
3	WALMART APOLLO, LLC	139	107	Nov 12, 1996	Mar 3, 2026
4	CONAIR LLC	131	101	Feb 3, 1976	May 13, 2025
5	KAZ EUROPE S�RL	125	121	Mar 1, 1966	Sep 23, 2025
6	PARTY IP HOLDINGS LLC	94	80	Dec 22, 1959	Feb 3, 2026
7	YETI COOLERS, LLC	89	65	Jan 30, 2007	Jan 13, 2026
8	GPCP IP HOLDINGS LLC	89	88	Jun 4, 1957	Jan 28, 2025
9	ALDI, INC.	87	57	Aug 10, 2010	Feb 24, 2026
10	HOME DEPOT PRODUCT AUTHORITY, LLC	86	79	Sep 14, 1999	Feb 10, 2026

Top Law Firms in Class 21

#	Firm	Total	Registered	Pending	Dead
1	Overseas Operation Services, Inc. DBA Flatfee Corp.	2,542	1,711	581	250
2	GOLDMAN LAW GROUP	1,982	1,599	14	369
3	TIANYU LAW GROUP, INC.	1,767	1,431	108	228
4	LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C.	1,713	635	158	920
5	Kunzler Bean & Adamson	1,706	1,348	127	231
6	DI LI LAW, P.C.	1,676	1,475	14	187
7	Usa	1,506	939	318	249
8	IDEALEGAL	1,485	782	247	456
9	LOZA & LOZA, LLP	1,480	768	219	493
10	BARTHOLOMEW LAW, PC	1,411	1,084	176	151

Recent Registrations

Mark	Owner	Registered	Goods & Services
1NKNSC	Nike (Guangzhou) Biotechnology Co., Ltd.	Mar 10, 2026	Animal grooming gloves; Cages for household pets; Cages for pets; Deshedding brushes for pets; Deshedding combs for pets; Litter boxes for pets; Pet brushes; Pet drinking bowls; Pet feeding bowls; Toothbrushes for pets
VXCVSV	Zhang Zhaoming	Mar 10, 2026	Class 021: Containers for household use; Trays for domestic purposes; Tooth brushes; Mess-tins; Lunch-boxes; Wood chopping blocks for kitchen use; Bird cages; Pill boxes for personal use; Cleaning brushes for household use; Mug trees; Non-electric juicers; Syringes for watering flowers and plants; Drinking glasses; Baby bathtubs; Insulated mugs
MUNVEYO	Shenzhen Huiyuda E-commerce Co., Ltd.	Mar 10, 2026	Table mats, not of paper or textile; Soap holders; Automatic pet feeders; Cleaning pads; Household containers for use in freezers; Pet food bowls; Make-up mats made of silicone; Brushes for cleaning musical instruments
ARMORBEAR	JIANG XIN	Mar 10, 2026	Cauldrons; Cruets; Jugs; Basins in the nature of bowls; Cutting boards for the kitchen; Drinking vessels; Knife rests for the table; Scoops for household purposes; Tea services in the nature of tableware; Thermally insulated containers for food
HEARING THE LIGHT	CHERI OWEN	Mar 10, 2026	Conducting workshops and seminars in THE FIELDS OF PERSONAL AWARENESS, CERAMICS, ART, AND CLAY.; Art prints; Framed art prints; Graphic fine art prints; Vases; Ceramic sculptures, vases, vessels, bowls, plates and pots
KKC	KKC Rights Limited	Mar 10, 2026	Entertainment services, namely, live theatre and cabaret entertainment services; entertainment services in the nature of hosting social entertainment events; entertainment services in the nature of development, creation, production and post-production services of multimedia entertainment content; multimedia entertainment services in the nature of development, production and post-production services in the fields of video and films; theatre services, namely, theatre productions, theatrical booking agencies; theatre entertainment being theatre productions; theatre performances being theatre productions; theatrical performances being theatre productions; provision of cultural activities, namely, organization of events for cultural purposes; presentation of live show performances; presentation of musical performances; presentation of live comedy shows; theatre production services; production and presentation of musicals, plays, concerts, ballets, films, theatrical performances, live show performances, stage shows and live stage events; production of comedy shows; organising of theatre productions; direction of theatre shows; artistic management of theatre shows in the nature of directing of theatrical shows; providing cinema and theatre facilities; box office services, namely, theatrical ticket agency services; entertainment ticket agency services; on-line ticket agency service for entertainment services; ticketing and event booking services for entertainment events; reservation services for concert and theatre tickets; ticket information services for shows; providing education services in the nature of classes, seminars and workshops regarding the theatre instruction in the field of performing arts; arranging and conducting seminars, conferences and workshops regarding theatre and writing, singing, dancing and theatrical performance; arranging and conducting exhibitions, lectures, and shows in the field of theatre, all for entertainment purposes; conducting guided tours of entertainment venues; rental of stage props and theatre scenery; rental of sound recordings, video recordings and motion pictures; publication of printed matter; providing on line non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, magazines and theatre programs in the fields of drama, comedy, music, musical theatre and entertainment; provision of entertainment via podcast in the fields of drama, comedy, music, musical theatre and entertainment; writing services for blogs for non-advertising purposes; night clubs; fan clubs; club entertainment services in the nature of night club and dance club services; cabaret services; publishing of scripts for theatrical use; organisation and provision of electronic game competitions; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services, all of the aforesaid services also provided online via a database or the Internet; providing online non-downloadable promotional publications being e-magazines in the fields of art, entertainment, theatre, musical theatre, music, drama, fiction, non-fiction, and comedy; providing online non-downloadable electronic sheet music; providing online non-downloadable electronic musical score books; providing online non-downloadable electronic books in the fields of art, entertainment, theatre, musical theatre, music, drama, fiction, non-fiction, and comedy; providing online non-downloadable electronic newsletters in the fields of art, entertainment, theatre, musical theatre, music, drama, fiction, non-fiction, and comedy; providing online non-downloadable postcards; providing a website featuring non-downloadable photographs; providing online non-downloadable electronic greeting cards; providing online non-downloadable electronic holiday cards; providing a website featuring pictures being non-downloadable photographs; Bags, being all purpose carry bags; wallets; tote bags; luggage and carrying bags being luggage; souvenir bags; vanity cases sold empty; all-purpose carrying bags; backpacks; rucksacks; business card cases; card wallets; cases for keys; clutch bags; purses; cosmetic bags and cases sold empty; drawstring bags and pouches; handbags; holdalls; key bags; make-up bags sold empty; overnight bags, cases and suitcases; ticket pouches; toiletry bags and cases sold empty; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; labels of leather; pet clothing; replacement parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid goods; Printed matter, namely, books, flyers, leaflets, newsletters, posters, magazines, brochures and theatre programs in the fields of art, entertainment, theatre, musical theatre, music, drama, fiction, non-fiction, and comedy; printed publications, namely, books, flyers, magazine, brochures and theatre programs in the fields of in the fields of art, entertainment, theatre, musical theatre, music, drama, fiction, non-fiction, and comedy; printed promotional material, namely, brochures and flyers in the fields of art, entertainment, theatre, musical theatre, music, drama, fiction, non-fiction, and comedy; printed promotional publications being flyers and in the fields of art, entertainment, theatre, musical theatre, music, drama, fiction, non-fiction, and comedy; printed events programmes; stickers; printed sheet music; printed musical score books; printed tickets; printed books featuring art, entertainment, theatre, music, drama, fiction, non-fiction, and comedy; printed postcards; printed trivia cards, other than for games; printed photographs; stationery; pencils; pens; printed notepads; printed notebooks; printed diaries; blank writing journals; printed calendars; printed greeting cards; printed holiday cards; paper gift cards being stationery; paper gift tags; pencil cases; writing implements; paper labels; bookmarks; decorative transfers being decals; paper napkins; paper table cloths and table covers; gift packaging made of paper; gift bags; envelopes; art prints; pictures being printed photographs; drawings; etchings; graphic prints; graphic art prints; paper bags; book jackets; Candles; scented candles; perfumed candles; fragranced candles; aromatherapy scented and fragranced candles; floating candles; tea lights being tea light candles; candle assemblies; wicks for candles and lamps; scented and fragrant wax for use in potpourri burners and wax warmers; Footwear, headwear; t-shirts; vests; tops as clothing; polo shirts; jumpers, in the nature of sweaters; sweaters; hoodies; clothing jackets; blazers; outerwear, namely, coats, hats, gloves and scarves; hats; headbands; socks; stockings; tights; underwear; suspenders; scarves; boas; capes; uniforms, gloves; replacement parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods; Advertising, marketing and promotional services; publicity services; promotion of goods and services for others; production of advertising material; production of video and sound recordings for advertising purposes; organising of prize draws for advertising and promotional purposes; production of advertising materials; retail store, online retail store and wholesale store services featuring event tickets, food, drink, sweets, candles, wicks for candles and lamps, scented and fragrant wax for use in potpourri burners and wax warmers, printed matter, printed publications, printed promotional material, promotional publications, programmes, stickers, flyers, leaflets, posters, sheet music, musical score books, tickets, books, newsletters, postcards, trivia cards, photographs, stationery, pencils, pens, notepads, notebooks, diaries, journals, calendars, greeting cards, holiday cards, gift cards, gift tags, pencil cases, writing implements, labels, bookmarks, decorative transfers, napkins, paper table cloths, paper table covers, gift packaging, gift bags, envelopes, art prints, pictures, drawings, etchings, graphic prints, graphic art prints, bags, wallets, tote bags, luggage and carrying bags, souvenir bags, vanity cases, carrying bags, backpacks, rucksacks, business card cases, card wallets, cases for keys, clutch bags, purses, cosmetic bags and cases, drawstring bags and pouches, handbags, holdalls, key bags, make-up bags, overnight bags, suitcases, ticket pouches, toiletry bags and cases, umbrellas and parasols, walking sticks, mugs, glasses, flasks, bottles, reusable cups, water bottles, reusable bottles, champagne glasses, cocktail glasses, champagne flutes, cups, plates, bowls, bottle openers, cookware, tableware, table napkin holders, containers for food and drink, beverage coolers, serving dishes, teapots, tea cups, lunch boxes, insulated sleeve holders for beverage cans, beverage decanters, candle holders, cosmetic utensils, hygiene utensils, beauty care utensils, statues, figurines, plaques, ornaments, works of art, clothing, footwear, headwear, t-shirts, vests, tops, polo shirts, jumpers, sweaters, hoodies, jackets, blazers, outerwear, hats, headbands, socks, stockings, tights, underwear, suspenders, scarves, boas, capes, uniforms and gloves; writing services for blogs for advertising purposes; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services, all of the aforesaid services also provided online via a database or the Internet; Mugs; drinking glasses; flasks; bottles sold empty; reusable cups; water bottles sold empty; reusable bottles sold empty; champagne glasses; cocktail glasses; champagne flutes; cups, plates and bowls; paper cups, plates and bowls; bottle openers; coffee cups; non-electric cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons, namely, non-electric pots, pans and dishes; table napkin holders; household containers for food and drink; non-electric portable beverage coolers; serving dishes; teapots; tea cups; lunch boxes; insulated sleeve holders for beverage cans; beverage decanters; candle holders; statues, figurines, plaques, ornaments and works of art, made of porcelain, terracotta, glass, crystal, ceramic or earthenware; cosmetic, hygiene and beauty care utensils, namely, brushes, combs and cosmetic brushes; replacement parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid goods; Providing food and drink; restaurant, bistro and cafeteria services; bar services; provision of food and drink within theatres and entertainment venues; provision of food and drink within theatres and entertainment venues in response to in-chair ordering systems; provision of food and drink within nightclubs; food and drink catering; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services, all of the aforesaid services also provided online via a database or the internet
FURMIEL	Dongxin Qin	Mar 10, 2026	Class 021: Pet waste management kits comprising scoops for pet waste disposal, plastic bags and liners, and portable dispensers for plastic bags and liners sold as a unit; Home dental care products for dogs and cats, namely, toothbrush; Bird cages; Grooming tools for pets, namely, combs and brushes; Feeding vessels for pets; Bird feeders; Bird baths being bowls for birds to bathe in; Pet feeding bowls, automatic; Small animal feeders; Pet drinking bowls; Perches for bird cages
BDBX	QingFeng Wang	Mar 10, 2026	Class 021: Pet feeding bowls, automatic; Automatic pet waterers; Cages for pets
UJFGHP	Hengyang Haoyouhui Second-hand Car Co., Ltd.	Mar 10, 2026	Class 021: Dishers; Dishes; Cookie cutters; Tumblers for use as drinking glasses; Beer mugs; Drinking straws
ROY ROGER'S WORKWEAR	SEVEN BELL GROUP SRL	Mar 10, 2026	Shoulder bags; cross-body bags; rucksacks; pocket wallets.; Trousers; jerseys [clothing]; polo shirts; tee-shirts; sweat shirts; jackets [clothing]; stockings; hats; shirts; coats; skirts; blue jeans; scarves; gloves [clothing]; footwear.; Drinking bottles; cups and mugs; dishes; flower pots.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Class 21 and Class 8?

Class 21 covers household utensils and containers (spatulas, bowls, cups, brushes). Class 8 covers cutlery (knives, forks, spoons). If it has a blade or is used for cutting/eating with tines, it is Class 8; everything else is Class 21.

Are electric kitchen gadgets in Class 21?

No. Electric kitchen appliances belong in Class 7 (machines) or Class 11 (cooking/heating apparatus). Class 21 covers non-electric, hand-operated kitchen utensils and containers.

Does Class 21 cover cleaning tools?

Yes. Brooms, mops, scrub brushes, sponges, and dustpans are all in Class 21. Cleaning chemical products (detergents, soaps) belong in Class 3.

Where do insulated tumblers and water bottles fall?

Non-electric insulated drinkware like tumblers, travel mugs, and reusable water bottles belongs in Class 21. If the container has an electric heating or cooling element, it moves to Class 11. Brands like YETI and Stanley file in Class 21 for their drinkware lines.

Are pet bowls and feeders in Class 21?

Yes. Non-electric pet feeding dishes, water bowls, and litter boxes are classified in Class 21 as household containers. Automatic or electric pet feeders belong in Class 7, and pet food itself is in Class 31.

Does Class 21 cover cosmetic applicators like makeup brushes?

Yes. Makeup brushes, cosmetic sponges, and applicators are classified in Class 21 under brushes and sponges. The cosmetic products themselves (foundation, powder) belong in Class 3. Many beauty brands file in both classes.

Where are candle holders classified?

Candle holders and candlesticks made of non-precious metal, glass, ceramic, or wood belong in Class 21. Candle holders made of precious metal fall under Class 14. The candles themselves are classified in Class 4.

Is a cutting board in Class 21 or Class 8?

Cutting boards belong in Class 21 as kitchen utensils. Class 8 covers hand tools with blades (knives, peelers, scissors). A common mistake is grouping cutting boards with knives, but the board itself has no blade and is a Class 21 item.

Should a housewares brand file in multiple classes?

Almost always. A typical kitchenware brand needs Class 21 for utensils and containers, Class 8 for cutlery, Class 11 for electric appliances like toasters, and possibly Class 7 for motor-driven devices like blenders. Filing only in Class 21 leaves significant gaps in protection.

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