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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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Trademark applications and registrations in Class 21 over the past 15 years.

Class 21 covers household and kitchen utensils, containers, cookware, tableware, glassware, porcelain, earthenware, combs, sponges, brushes, and cleaning articles. 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

#OwnerFilingsRegisteredFirst Reg.Latest Reg.
1TARGET BRANDS. INC.185101Sep 2, 2003Jul 7, 2026
2WALMART APOLLO, LLC162119Nov 12, 1996Sep 8, 2026
3LIFETIME BRANDS, INC.159146Jun 30, 1959Aug 25, 2026
4CONAIR LLC132108Feb 3, 1976Sep 15, 2026
5KAZ EUROPE SÀRL121117Oct 31, 1978Jul 14, 2026
6ALDI, INC.11382Nov 24, 2009Sep 29, 2026
7DISNEY ENTERPRISES,INC.9996Apr 13, 1976Oct 1, 2024
8YETI COOLERS, LLC9770Jan 30, 2007Sep 22, 2026
9HOME DEPOT PRODUCT AUTHORITY, LLC9378Sep 14, 1999Aug 4, 2026
10GPCP IP HOLDINGS LLC9185Jun 4, 1957Jan 28, 2025

Top Law Firms in Class 21

#FirmTotalRegisteredPendingDead
1Overseas Operation Services, Inc. DBA Flatfee Corp.2,7742,204269301
2TIANYU LAW GROUP, INC.2,2221,96618238
3GOLDMAN LAW GROUP1,9101,4677436
4LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C.1,7646141001,050
5Usa1,6831,165235283
6DI LI LAW, P.C.1,6571,4488201
7IDEALEGAL1,649916225508
8Kunzler Bean & Adamson1,5921,35325214
9LOZA & LOZA, LLP1,592860187545
10LZ Legal Services, LLC1,586519390677

Recent Registrations

MarkOwnerRegisteredGoods & Services
HOMECURATED
Linhai Mingrui Technology Co., LTDOct 13, 2026Class 021: Bread bins; General purpose storage bins for household use; Cake molds; Silicone baking cups; Cake pans; Baking dishes; Stands for dishes; Roasting dishes; Dish drying racks
THE AMENITY COMPANY
Robert AbbottOct 13, 2026Class 021: Soap dispensing bottles, sold empty
EGG CRACK IN PAN
Egg Crack In Pan, LLCOct 13, 2026Class 021: Non-electric cooking pans; Non-electric cookware, namely, egg cracking tool for flat top griddles
BUCKETHERO
SR2Innovations LLCOct 6, 2026Class 021: Plastic storage containers for household or domestic use; Plastic household storage containers for household or domestic use which are placed in buckets for storing or organizing articles; Class 028: Plastic household storage containers specifically adapted for fishing equipment being fishing rods and tackle; Plastic household storage containers specifically adapted for fishing equipment being fishing rods and tackle which are placed in buckets for storing or organizing
NORSÍAN
Norsian FZE LLCOct 6, 2026Class 021: Toothbrush holders; Combs; Hair brushes; Mops; Bath products, namely, loofah sponges; Bath products, namely, body sponges; Cheese graters; Cleaning sponges; Cutting boards; Dish drying racks; Facial cleansing sponges; Graters for kitchen use; Household containers for holding, storing, and organizing hair styling tools; Household containers for holding, storing, and organizing hair dryers; Household containers for storing and organizing makeup; Ice cube trays; Ladles for kitchen use; Make-up brushes; Brooms; Spatulas for kitchen use; Hair combs; Cups; Plates; Scrub sponges; Toothbrushes; Nail brushes; Household utensils, namely, kitchen tongs; Toilet brushes; Dustpans
REDFEIYANG
ZHANG, CHANGHONGOct 6, 2026Aquarium ornaments; Artificial aquarium landscapes; Automated pet appliances, namely, litter boxes; Automatic pet feeders; Bird cages; Bird cages for domestic birds; Bird feeders; Bird feeding tables; Cages for carrying pets; Cages for household pets; Drinking troughs for animals; Feeding troughs; Fish tanks; Household storage containers for pet food; Perches for bird cages; Pet drinking bowls; Pet feeding and drinking bowls; Pet feeding bowls, automatic; Small animal feeders
LIGKOOCC
Dongguan Linzhu Home Furnishing Co., Ltd.Oct 6, 2026Class 021: Candle holders
SN 79424451
HOLDING SOPREMA (Société Anonyme)Oct 6, 2026Class 001: Chemical products for use in industry; chemicals intended for use in manufacture of sealants; unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed synthetic resins; unprocessed plastics; adhesives for use in industry; water-proofing chemical preparations for cement and concrete; masonry, brickwork, cement, concrete and tile chemical preservatives, excluding paints and oils; products for preventing moisture in masonry, excluding paints, namely, desiccants for absorbing moisture, chemical damp proofing agents, masonry preservatives; cellulose; unprocessed cellulose acetate for industrial use; cellulose derivatives; cellulose esters for industrial use; cellulose ethers for industrial use; acids, namely, mineral acids for industrial use; unprocessed plastics being filtering materials in construction and civil engineering drainage and filtration systems; chemical preparations being filtering materials in construction and civil engineering drainage and filtration systems; mineral substances being filtering materials in in construction, drainage and green roof systems; plant-derived chemical substances being filtering materials in green roof, landscaping and construction drainage systems; unprocessed plastics; dispersions of plastics for use in the manufacture of coatings, adhesives, sealants and waterproofing materials; industrial glues for insulating panels; glues for use in industry; industrial glues for bituminous membranes; industrial glues for insulating materials, chemical preparations for protecting bituminous products against the sun and light; fire-extinguishing compositions; chemical compounds for fire prevention; filtering additives made from expanded perlite; rot-proof perlite; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical products used in agriculture, horticulture and forestry, except fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and parasiticides; manure; plant cultivation substrate for regulating plant growth; earth in the nature of soil for growing; mineral and organic planting soil; rare metal earths; fertilizers; horticulture chemicals excluding fungicides, herbicides, parasiticides and insecticides; hydroponic nutrients being fertilizers; expanded-clay substrates for hydroponic plant growing; green roof substrates being mineral and organic growing substrates for green roofs; substrates for soil-free growing of plants; preparations for plant growth regulation; soil for planting crops; loam; humus; flame retardant chemical agents; Class 002: Unprocessed natural resins; anti-rust products, namely, anti-rust oils, anti-rust greases, anti-rust coatings; anti-corrosive bands being anti-corrosive coatings, anti-corrosive papers; coatings for roofing felt used as paints; raw natural gum resins; paints; binders being preparations for paints and thinners for paints; paints, varnishes, lacquers; coatings in the nature of paints; fixatives in the nature of varnishes; mastic being unprocessed natural resin; mordants for building materials, namely, mordants for wood; Class 003: Bleaching preparations and other substances in the nature of detergents for laundry use; glue, for stripping compound for paints, varnishes and coatings; cleaning products, namely, cleaning preparations; abrasives, namely, abrasive cleaning preparations, abrasive papers; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; rust removing preparations; stain removers; detergents, namely, industrial detergents for cleaning building surfaces and construction materials; Class 004: Industrial oils and greases, fuels; lubricants, namely, industrial lubricants; Class 006: Aluminum; metal reinforcements for building, namely, metal reinforcing bars for buildings, metal reinforcement profiles for buildings, building boards of metal; frames of metal for doors and windows; partitions of metal for building; transportable buildings of metal; studs of metal being metal frames for building; wall linings of metal for building; building materials of metal, namely, metal panels, metal sheets, and metal profiles for building construction; ironmongery and small items of metal hardware, namely, bolts, screws, washers, brackets and anchors; metal skylights; metal smoke vents for roofs in residential and commercial buildings; metal doors and windows, door frames; metal reinforcing materials for building; non-electrical metal cables; door frames of metal; pegs of metal; metal fasteners, namely, bolts, nails, rivets, screws; metal fixation devices, namely, bolts, nails, rivets, anchors, screws; screws of metal; ducts of metal for ventilating and air-conditioning installations; metal partitions for buildings; metal cornices; angle irons of metal; metal gutters; metal roof coverings; metal door stops; metal door rollers for garages, sliding doors and industrial doors; door fittings of metal; door closers, namely, spring-loaded door closers of metal, hinge pin door closers of metal; window closers, namely, metal screwjacks, metal window cranks; non-electric skylight and smoke vent closers, namely, metal screwjacks, metal window cranks; metal fittings for doors; metal guard rails; metal doors and windows; metal floors and metal ceiling boards, tiles, panels; springs being metal hardware; metal locks, other than electric; metal outdoor blinds; metal roofing; metal casement windows; metal shutters; fire barrier and flame shield closings, namely, fire-resistant metal doors, partitions and closures, self-closing hinges of metal; metal fire wall and flame protection doors and partitions; common metals and alloys thereof; metal skylights; metal skylight frames for lighting; metal profile rails for connecting roof strips to light well framing; metal exhaust chimneys; metal smoke dampers for ventilation and smoke extraction systems in buildings; building openings for smoke evacuation and ventilation of facades, namely, ventilating ducts of metal; metal drainage pipes and profiles for roof drainage; metal roof and balcony gutters; ladders of metal; step ladders of metal; scaffolding of metal; metal catwalks for scaffolding and rooftops; metal duckboards; tension links of metal; covers, strips and plates of metal, namely, door plates of metal, coverings of metal for ceilings, metal binding strips and metal mounting strips for building; metal framework for building; tiles of metal for building; metal guard rails for protection against accidents; Class 017: Non-metal screeds and joints for sealing; waterproofing sealants and rendering impervious sealants; water-tight rings for sealing pipe connections and pipe penetrations in building and construction; adhesive bands for industrial use other than stationery and not for medical or household purposes; insulating tapes; weatherstripping for use in building and construction, namely, for doors, windows, and building openings; caulking materials; bark coverings for sound insulation; waterproof packings for sealing joints and penetrations in roofing, foundation, and building construction; stuffing materials of plastic or rubber; insulating felt; fiberglass fabrics for insulation; fiberglass for insulation; threads of plastic materials, not for textile use; semi-processed foams of plastic and plastic materials filtering materials in the nature of filtration and separation sheets for drainage systems used in roofing systems; gutta-percha; substances for insulating buildings against moisture; soundproofing materials; insulating paper; insulating materials; insulators; insulating fabrics; insulating varnish; slag wool for use as a building insulator; glass wool for insulation; mineral wool for use as a building insulator; semi-processed plastic materials; plastic film, other than for wrapping, namely, for use as vapor barriers and waterproofing films in building and construction; caulking materials of rubber or plastics; semi-processed artificial resins; semi-processed synthetic resins; films and boards of semi-processed polymeric plastic for waterproofing dams, basins, roofs, terraces and similar places; materials in the form of films or membranes for waterproofing roads and constructions in general; raw rubber; liquid rubber; sealing, insulating, heat-proofing and water-proofing membranes materials used in building; coverings for sealing; insulating coatings; plates being insulating waterproofing and sealing plates; sheets being semi-processed plastics for building and construction; insulating waterproofing membranes; insulators in the form of plates with bituminous coatings; insulating waterproofing sheets; damp-proofing compositions, namely, damp-proofing membranes and damp-proofing films for use in building and construction; panels for thermal and acoustic insulation; semi-processed cellulose acetate; regenerated cellulose sheets other than for packaging, namely, for use in the manufacture of building insulation materials and waterproofing membranes; Class 019: Asphalt; pitch; tarred strips being tarred felts, tarred roofing paper; bitumen; bituminous products for building, namely, bituminous roof coatings and bituminous waterproofing membranes; building materials, not of metal, namely, building panels, roofing underlayments, and non-metal roof flashing; roof coverings, not of metal; felt for building being tarred felts, roofing felt; tar; insulating glass for building; wall claddings for building not of metal; ceilings not of metal; floors not of metal; cladding not of metal for building; bituminous products for roofing, namely, bituminous coatings; building glass; building materials of plastics, namely, multi-layer, non-metal basins for in-ground sewage, water run-off and swimming pools; building lumber; bituminous roofing membranes, roofing felt, coatings in the nature of bituminous roof coatings, cement; geotextiles; aggregates for concrete; concrete; ready-to-use concrete; quick-setting concrete; concrete construction elements, namely, concrete bricks, concrete blocks; non-metallic spacers in the nature of non-metal castings; transportable buildings not of metal; non-metallic roofing and roofing elements in the nature of roofing panels, shingles, and roof tiles; non-metallic roof ridges; non-metallic framework for building; non-metallic skylights; non-metallic light wells being non-metal ventilation windows, non-metal skylight curbs; non-metallic windows; non-metallic roof drainage systems comprising non-metal gutters, downspouts, and non-metallic drainage pipes; non-metallic skylights; non-metallic smoke vents in residential and commercial buildings; non-metal door frames; partitions not of metal for building; non-metallic cornices, non-metallic angle irons; door frames not of metal; non-metallic ceilings, non-metallic flooring; casement windows not of metal, shutters not of metal; paving slabs not of metal; non-metallic guard rails for protection against accidents; Class 021: Sponges, namely, sponges for industrial cleaning purposes; brushes, namely, industrial cleaning brushes being floor brushes, brushes for pipes, washing brushes for use in construction and building maintenance; brush-making materials; cleaning material, namely, industrial cleaning brushes being floor brushes, brushes for pipes, washing brushes and scouring pads; steel wool; Class 027: Wall coverings; floor coverings in the nature of floor runners, carpets, rugs, and floor mats; wall hangings not of textile; wallpapers; Class 037: Construction services, namely, building construction, construction information services; installation, maintenance and repair of tools and materials for building, insulating, heat-proofing, water-proofing and sealing; construction services, particularly building construction, concrete sealing, waterproofing sealing of buildings, concrete, and interiors, and pavement sealing; building sealing services; roofing services; siding installation; information and advice relating to construction; building construction supervision; demolition of buildings; scaffolding in the nature of scaffolding erection, repair, and installation; fire alarm installation and repair; information and advice relating to repair; masonry; painting, interior and exterior; asphalting; road paving; construction of civil engineering structures; installation, maintenance and repair of skylights, smoke vents, mobile partitioning screens; maintenance, repair and inspection of fire-resistant closings, fire barriers, flame-retardant closings; rental of building site machines being construction equipment rental; cleaning of buildings, windows, exterior surface of buildings and roads; elevator installation and repair; burglar alarm installation and repair; repair of locks; rustproofing; plumbing; plastering; paper hanging; fitting of sealing and insulation for buildings; construction consultancy; application of coatings for buildings; Class 040: Recycling services; recycling of plastic materials; treatment of materials in the nature of plastics, bituminous materials, construction materials, metal stone; treatment of materials in the nature of plastics, mineral materials, and fossil plant material; treatment in the nature of recycling of waste from building materials; treatment of waste materials; treatment of materials by laser beam or chemicals; waste treatment; treatment and recycling of waste and packaging; sorting of waste and recyclable raw material; recycling of waste and materials; chemical recycling of waste; processing of waste materials; treatment of industrial toxic waste materials; processing being recycling of dangerous goods materials; information, advice and assistance in the nature of technical consulting, information and advisory services relating to the material treatment
POSHNOSH
PoshNosh Products LLCOct 6, 2026Class 021: Household containers for foods; household non-spill containers for food for babies and toddlers; reusable household food storage containers for babies and toddlers; silicone household food containers
FEMKOLIY
Guangzhou Lefei E-commerce Trading Co., LtdOct 6, 2026Class 021: Cosmetic brushes; Trash containers for household use; Glass mugs; Dishware; Toothbrushes; Electrical toothbrushes; Ceramic sculptures, vases, vessels, bowls, plates and pots; Tea kettles, non-electric; Cleaning brushes for household use; Lint removers, electric or non-electric

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8Hand Tools
11HVAC, Lighting & Kitchen Appliances
20Furniture & Non-Metal Containers

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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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