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Trademark Class 36: Insurance, Financial Services & Real Estate

Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.

194,453live trademarks

Filing Activity

Trademark applications and registrations in Class 36 over the past 15 years.

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Class 36 covers insurance, financial affairs, monetary affairs, and real estate affairs. With approximately 192,500 live marks, it represents one of the larger service classes, consistent with the outsized economic footprint of the financial services, insurance, and real estate industries. The class is a mandatory filing destination for banks, credit unions, insurance carriers, investment firms, mortgage lenders, payment processors, and property management companies.

What's Included in Class 36

Class 36 includes mainly services rendered in financial and monetary affairs and services rendered in relation to insurance contracts of all kinds.

  • services relating to financial or monetary affairs comprise the following:
  • 1. services of all the banking establishments, or institutions connected with them such as exchange brokers or clearing services;
  • 2. services of credit institutions other than banks such as co-operative credit associations, individual financial companies, lenders, etc.;
  • 3. services of "investment trusts," of holding companies;
  • 4. services of brokers dealing in shares and property;
🏦 Banking and financial advisory
🛡️ Insurance underwriting and brokerage
🏘️ Real estate sales and property management
💳 Credit card and payment processing
📉 Investment fund management
🏠 Mortgage lending services
🪙 Cryptocurrency exchange services
❤️ Charitable fundraising services

Top Filers in Class 36

#OwnerFilings
1NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY245
2BANKOF AMERICA CORPORATION245
3JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.211
4FMR LLC179
5F.N.B. CORPORATION173
6COREBRIDGE FINANCIAL, INC.158
7AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP. INC.157
8CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.155
9ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY154
10MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED149

Top Law Firms in Class 36

#FirmTotal
1Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP2,813
2Greenberg Traurig, LLP2,439
3LZ Legal Services, LLC2,383
4BARNES & THORNBURG LLP2,372
5Troutman Pepper Locke LLP2,276
6Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP2,216
7Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, P.C.2,164
8DLA Piper LLP (US)1,971
9LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C.1,841
10Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C.1,803

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are cryptocurrency services in Class 36?

Yes. Cryptocurrency exchange services, digital currency trading platforms, and blockchain-based financial services are classified in Class 36 as financial/monetary affairs.

What is the difference between Class 36 and Class 35 for fintech?

Class 36 covers the actual financial transactions and services (payment processing, lending, insurance). Class 35 covers business management and administrative aspects. A fintech company typically files in both classes.

Does Class 36 cover tax preparation?

Tax preparation and filing services are classified in Class 36 (financial affairs). Tax consulting as part of accounting services may also fall under Class 35.

Are NFT and digital asset services in Class 36?

Financial services related to NFTs and digital assets, such as trading platforms, digital wallets, and asset exchanges, belong in Class 36. The technology for creating or minting NFTs belongs in Class 42. The digital artwork or collectible itself may be Class 9.

Does Class 36 cover crowdfunding platforms?

Yes. Crowdfunding services, peer-to-peer lending platforms, and online fundraising services are classified in Class 36 as financial services. The technology platform itself may also require Class 42, and the marketing aspects may implicate Class 35.

Where do insurance comparison websites fall?

Insurance brokerage and comparison services belong in Class 36, even when provided through a website. The website technology platform may also be filed in Class 42 (SaaS) and Class 9 (downloadable app). The key service, comparing and selling insurance, is a financial service.

Are real estate appraisal services in Class 36?

Yes. Real estate appraisal, property valuation, and real estate brokerage services all belong in Class 36. Construction of real estate belongs in Class 37, architectural design in Class 42, and property maintenance in Class 37. Real estate developers often file across all four classes.

Does Class 36 cover buy-now-pay-later services?

Yes. Buy-now-pay-later, installment payment plans, and consumer financing services are classified in Class 36 as financial services. The checkout software enabling these payment options may also require Class 42 for the technology platform.

How should a fintech company approach multi-class filing?

Fintech companies typically need at minimum Class 36 for financial services, Class 42 for the technology platform, and Class 9 for downloadable apps. Many also add Class 35 for business analytics dashboards and Class 38 if the platform includes messaging or notification services.