Clothing, footwear, headwear.
Trademark applications and registrations in Class 25 over the past 15 years.
Class 25 is the single most-filed trademark class in the United States, with over 406,000 live marks — more than three times the next largest class. It covers clothing, footwear, and headwear, and its dominance reflects both the enormous size of the apparel industry and the tendency for brands across all sectors to extend into branded merchandise.
Class 25 includes mainly clothing, footwear and headwear for human beings.
Explore 395,456 live trademarks in Clothing, Footwear & Headgear. Search by name, owner, or serial number — then filter by Class 25.
Search TrademarksYes. Class 25 (Clothing, Footwear, Headgear) is consistently one of the most popular classes for trademark filings worldwide, along with Class 9 (Electronics) and Class 35 (Business Services).
Yes. Many fashion brands file in both Class 25 (clothing and shoes) and Class 18 (handbags, wallets, leather accessories). This is one of the most common multi-class filing combinations.
Clothing costumes worn on the body belong in Class 25. However, theatrical masks and costume accessories may fall under Class 28 (toys/games) if they are primarily for entertainment purposes.
Protective clothing worn on the body (safety boots, high-visibility vests, gloves) generally belongs in Class 25. Specialized safety equipment (helmets, goggles, harnesses) belongs in Class 9.
Yes. All clothing worn on the body — including athleisure, loungewear, pajamas, and yoga pants — belongs in Class 25 regardless of style or intended activity. The classification is based on the nature of the product (clothing), not how or where it is worn.
Insoles sold as general comfort products are classified in Class 25 as parts of footwear. Orthopedic or medically prescribed insoles and arch supports fall under Class 10 (medical devices). The distinction depends on whether the product makes medical claims.
Yes. Infant and children clothing, bibs worn as clothing, booties, and onesies all belong in Class 25. Cloth diapers are also in Class 25, while disposable diapers are classified in Class 5 (hygienic products) or Class 16 (paper goods).
With over 406,000 live marks, Class 25 has the highest filing volume of any class, creating extreme competition for distinctive marks. Common English words, geographic terms, and descriptive phrases are heavily claimed. New clothing brands should expect thorough clearance searches and consider more creative or coined marks.
General athletic compression clothing (compression sleeves, leggings) belongs in Class 25. Medical-grade compression garments prescribed for conditions like lymphedema or varicose veins are classified in Class 10. Marketing and product claims determine the boundary.
Nearly always. Most fashion brands file in Class 25 (clothing), Class 18 (handbags, leather goods), Class 14 (jewelry, watches), Class 9 (sunglasses), and Class 3 (fragrances, cosmetics). A luxury fashion house may file in ten or more classes to protect its full product range.