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Trademark Class 39: Transportation and Storage

Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.

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Class 39 covers transport, packaging, and storage of goods, as well as travel arrangement services. It is a moderately sized service class that serves logistics companies, freight carriers, airlines, cruise lines, moving companies, travel agencies, and warehouse operators. The class captures the physical movement and storage of both goods and people.

The scope of Class 39 extends from traditional freight and shipping services to modern logistics platforms, last-mile delivery services, ride-hailing transportation, and travel booking platforms. Top filing firms include Greenberg Traurig, LZ Legal Services, and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, with the latter's presence reflecting major transportation and logistics industry clients. The rise of e-commerce has driven significant filing growth in delivery and warehousing services, as fulfillment infrastructure has become a brand-differentiating service in its own right.

Classification pitfalls in Class 39 center on the distinction between the transportation service and the goods or vehicle used to provide it. A company that manufactures trucks files in Class 12 for the vehicles, but a company that provides trucking transportation services files in Class 39. Travel arrangement and booking services belong here, but operating a hotel or providing temporary accommodations falls under Class 43. Courier services and package delivery are squarely within Class 39, but the packaging materials themselves — boxes, containers, wrapping — are goods classified in Class 16 or Class 20 depending on material. Distribution of energy (electricity, gas) is a Class 39 service, which surprises many practitioners who assume it belongs with energy production in Class 40.

Multi-class filing strategies for logistics and transportation companies frequently pair Class 39 with Class 35 for supply chain management and business logistics consulting, Class 42 for logistics software platforms and tracking technology, and Class 9 for associated mobile applications and tracking devices. Travel companies typically combine Class 39 for the travel arrangement and transportation services with Class 43 for hotel and accommodation booking services and Class 41 for guided tour and entertainment experiences.

What's Included in Class 39

Class 39 includes mainly services for the transport of people, animals or goods from one place to another (by rail, road, water, air or pipeline) and services necessarily connected with such transport, as well as services relating to the storing of goods in a warehouse or other building for their preservation or guarding.

  • services rendered by companies exploiting stations, bridges, rail-road ferries, etc., used by the transporter;
  • services connected with the hiring of transport vehicles;
  • services connected with maritime tugs, unloading, the functioning of ports and docks and the salvaging of wrecked ships and their cargoes;
  • services connected with the packaging and parcelling of goods before dispatch;
  • services consisting of information about journeys or the transport of goods by brokers and tourist agencies, information relating to tariffs, timetables and methods of transport;
  • services relating to advertising transport undertakings such as the distribution of prospectuses or advertising on the radio (Cl. 35);
  • services relating to the issuing of travellers' cheques or letters of credit by brokers or travel agents (Cl. 36);
  • services relating to insurances (commercial, fire or life) during the transport of persons or goods (Cl. 36);
  • services rendered by the maintenance and repair of vehicles, nor the maintenance or repair of objects connected with the transport of persons or goods (Cl. 37);
  • services relating to reservation of rooms in a hotel by travel agents or brokers (Cl. 43).
🚢 Freight shipping and delivery
🚕 Taxi and ride-sharing services
🏭 Warehouse and storage facilities
🗺️ Travel agency and tour booking
🚚 Moving and relocation services
📬 Courier and package delivery
🅿️ Parking garage services
🛳️ Cruise line and airline travel

Top Filers in Class 39

#OwnerFilings
1UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE147
2U-HAUL INTERNATIONAL, INC.140
3ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES, LTD.121
4ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS, INC.109
5AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.98
6UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.92
7QUALITY GROWTH COMPANIES, L.L.C.81
8VIKING RIVER CRUISES (BERMUDA) LTD.80
9CARNIVAL CORPORATION73
10FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION71

Top Law Firms in Class 39

#FirmTotal
1LZ Legal Services, LLC1,034
2Greenberg Traurig, LLP1,014
3Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP822
4Ladas & Parry LLP599
5Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP590
6Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C.579
7Troutman Pepper Locke LLP559
8LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C.540
9Merchant & Gould P.C.511
10DICKINSON WRIGHT PLLC509

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are logistics software companies in Class 39?

The transportation and logistics service itself belongs in Class 39. Software for managing logistics belongs in Class 9 (downloadable software) or Class 42 (SaaS platform). A company providing both the software and the logistics service files in multiple classes.

Does Class 39 cover food delivery?

The delivery and transportation aspect of food delivery services belongs in Class 39. The restaurant services providing the food belong in Class 43. Companies like DoorDash typically file in both classes.

Are self-storage units in Class 39?

Yes. Storage of goods, including self-storage unit rental, warehouse services, and document archiving, falls under Class 39.

Does Class 39 cover electric vehicle charging stations?

Yes. Providing electric vehicle charging services is classified in Class 39 as a transportation-related service. The charging station equipment itself belongs in Class 9. Many EV charging companies also file in Class 42 for the software platform managing the charging network.

Are gift wrapping and packaging services in Class 39?

Yes. Packaging and wrapping of goods is classified in Class 39. This includes gift wrapping services, product packaging for shipping, and freight packaging. The packaging materials themselves (boxes, tape) are goods in Class 16 or Class 17 depending on material.

Where do drone delivery services fall?

Drone delivery services belong in Class 39 as transportation and delivery of goods. The drone hardware belongs in Class 12 (vehicles) or Class 9 (electronic apparatus). The drone piloting software belongs in Class 42. Most drone delivery companies file across multiple classes.

Does Class 39 cover pipeline transportation of gas and oil?

Yes. Transportation of goods via pipeline, including oil, gas, and water distribution services, belongs in Class 39. This also includes electricity distribution services. The pipelines themselves are goods classified in Class 6 (metal) or Class 19 (non-metal).

Are last-mile delivery services classified differently from freight shipping?

No. Both last-mile delivery and long-haul freight shipping are classified in Class 39 as transportation services. The scale of the operation does not change the classification. Companies like FedEx, DoorDash, and local courier services all file in the same class.

How should a travel company approach multi-class filing?

Travel companies typically need Class 39 for transportation and travel arrangement, Class 43 for hotel and accommodation booking, Class 41 for guided tours and excursion entertainment, and Class 35 for the online retail booking platform. Companies operating their own vehicles also need the appropriate goods class.

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