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Trademark Class 4: Lubricants and Fuels

Industrial oils and greases, wax; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting.

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Trademark applications and registrations in Class 4 over the past 15 years.

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Class 4 covers industrial oils and greases, wax, lubricants, dust absorbing, wetting, and binding compositions, fuels and illuminants, and candles and wicks for lighting. With approximately 26,500 live marks, it is a mid-sized class that spans two commercially distinct segments: industrial lubricants and fuels on one side, and consumer candle products on the other.

The class's top filers — LZ Legal Services, S.C. Johnson & Son, and Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu — represent both major consumer goods companies with candle and home fragrance lines and industrial manufacturers protecting lubricant and fuel brands. The candle segment has driven significant recent filing activity, as the home fragrance market has expanded with direct-to-consumer brands and lifestyle companies entering the space.

The most common classification errors in Class 4 involve boundaries with Classes 1, 3, and 11. Wax as a raw industrial material is Class 1; wax as a finished product for household or industrial use is Class 4. Essential oils are Class 3, not Class 4, even when used in candle-making. Electric candle-shaped lighting devices are Class 11 apparatus, not Class 4 candles. Cooking oils and edible fats belong in Class 29 — the Class 4 oils are exclusively non-edible, industrial, or illuminant in nature. Dust-absorbing compositions for sweeping, though rarely filed, fall within Class 4 and are sometimes misclassified under Class 3 cleaning products or Class 1 industrial chemicals.

Candle and home fragrance brands frequently file across Classes 3, 4, and 11, covering essential oils and room sprays, candles and wax melts, and electric diffuser devices. Petroleum and industrial lubricant companies typically pair Class 4 with Class 1 for chemical additives and Class 7 for machinery that uses the lubricants. For lifestyle brands expanding from candles into broader home goods, Classes 4, 3, 21, and 35 form a natural filing cluster.

What's Included in Class 4

Class 4 includes mainly industrial oils and greases, fuels and illuminants.

oils for the preservation of masonry or of leather;
raw wax, industrial wax;
electrical energy;
motor fuels, biofuels;
non-chemical additives for fuels;

certain special industrial oils and greases, for example, oils for tanning leather (Cl. 1), oils for the preservation of wood, anti-rust oils and greases (Cl. 2), essential oils (Cl. 3);
massage candles for cosmetic purposes (Cl. 3) and medicated massage candles (Cl. 5);
certain special waxes, for example, grafting wax for trees (Cl. 1), tailors' wax, polishing wax, depilatory wax (Cl. 3), dental wax (Cl. 5), sealing wax (Cl. 16);
wicks adapted for oil stoves (Cl. 11) and for cigarette lighters (Cl. 34).

🛢️ Motor oils and engine lubricants

🕯️ Scented candles and pillar candles

⚙️ Industrial greases

🪔 Lamp oils and lighter fuel

⛽ Petroleum-based fuels

🫠 Wax for household and industrial use

🧹 Dust-binding compositions for sweeping

🪡 Wicks for candles and oil lamps

Top Filers in Class 4

#	Owner	Filings	Registered	First Reg.	Latest Reg.
1	EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION	176	170	Oct 6, 1896	Nov 25, 2025
2	CHEVRON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, LLC	146	123	Apr 9, 1907	Feb 24, 2026
3	PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY	132	127	Dec 18, 1928	Feb 10, 2026
4	Tyler Candle Company, L.L.C.	128	126	Sep 13, 2005	Dec 2, 2025
5	BATH & BODY WORKS BRAND MANAGEMENT, INC.	123	117	Oct 8, 2002	Dec 9, 2025
6	HOMESICK BVG LLC	110	108	Dec 31, 2019	Jul 9, 2024
7	CASTROL LIMITED	76	73	Dec 24, 1912	May 13, 2025
8	CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION	72	72	Jun 19, 1917	Aug 5, 2025
9	SHELL TRADEMARK MANAGEMENT, BV	69	65	Jun 8, 1909	May 6, 2025
10	S.C.. JOHNSON & SON, INC.	67	56	Dec 7, 1937	Aug 19, 2025

Top Law Firms in Class 4

#	Firm	Total	Registered	Pending	Dead
1	LZ Legal Services, LLC	439	181	119	139
2	S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.	361	62	22	277
3	Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C.	300	145	44	111
4	EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION	286	170	4	112
5	ArentFox Schiff LLP	266	155	43	68
6	Merchant & Gould P.C.	244	137	21	86
7	Polsinelli PC	237	148	28	61
8	Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP	236	161	22	53
9	Phillips 66 Company	231	143	10	78
10	Chevron Corporation	230	125	23	82

Recent Registrations

Mark	Owner	Registered	Goods & Services
VANILLA VICE	NONOSES INC.	Mar 10, 2026	Candles; Cologne; Fragrances; Perfumery; Eau-de-cologne; Eau-de-toilette; Eau de parfum; Essential oils; Scented body spray; "VANILLA"
GREEN LANTERN SOLAR	Green Lantern Development, LLC	Mar 10, 2026	Production of electrical energy from renewable sources; Generation of energy; Generation of electricity from solar energy; Generation of electricity from solar power; Consulting services in the field of power generation; Technical consultation in the field of production of solar energy; Consultation for others in the field of generation of power through operation of solar and renewable energy installations and energy storage facilities; Electrical energy storage devices, namely, electrical storage batteries; Solar energy storage devices, namely, solar batteries; Solar batteries; Solar cells; Charging appliances for rechargeable equipment; Vehicle charging stations for electrical cars; Electrical energy from renewable sources; Electrical energy from solar power; Construction of residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar energy systems; Installation of solar energy systems and alternative energy products for residential, commercial, and utility use; Installation and maintenance services, namely, repair and installation of systems for solar and other renewable energy; Installation of solar energy systems and alternative energy products for residential and commercial use; Installation, maintenance, and repair of solar installations for generating power; Maintenance of solar installations for generating power using remote monitoring hardware and downloadable software; Consultation for others in the field of maintenance, repair, and installation of solar and renewable energy installations and energy storage facilities; Financial services in the field of solar energy, namely, financing services; Consultancy in financing of energy projects; Energy brokerage services; Energy brokerage services for solar power; providing financial consulting for energy projects, and providing financial consulting for budgeting of energy projects; Retail electricity provider services that allow customers to purchase renewable energy or net-metering credits; Business operation of power generation equipment and facilities for others, including energy storage facilities, banks, batteries, systems, equipment, and installations; Consulting services in the field of energy usage management and energy efficiency; Provision of information, advice and consultancy in relation to energy efficiency; Energy usage management; Consultation for others in the field of business management assistance in the operation of solar and renewable energy installations and energy storage facilities; retail electricity services, namely, providing a service that allows residential and commercial customers to purchase solar energy and net-metering credits; distributorship services in the field of electricity systems via power purchase agreements or net-metering agreements; Solar collectors; Energy storage plants; Solar energy receivers; "SOLAR"; Engineering, design, and development of solar energy systems and energy storage systems; Research and development in the field of solar thermal energy; Monitoring of solar installations for generating power for quality control purposes
PAW PRAYERS	Paw Prayers, LLC	Mar 10, 2026	Candles
MAGIC OF WOODOO	Arizona Raye Curry	Mar 10, 2026	Class 003: Carrier oils for diluting essential oils; Class 004: Carrier oils for diluting essential oils; Class 045: Carrier oils for diluting essential oils
QINGZHIXIANG	Dongguan Hongsen E-commerce Co., Ltd	Mar 10, 2026	Aromatherapy fragrance candles; Candle-making kits; Perfumed candles; Scented candles
KPO	KAWASAKI MOTORS, LTD.	Mar 10, 2026	(Based on Use in Commerce) Engine oil; motor oil; lubricating oil; lubricating oil for engines of motorcycles; gear oils; chain lubricating oil; lubricating oils for drive chains; air filter oils for automobiles and motorcycles; air filter oils for air conditioning installations for vehicles; lubricating oils and greases for vehicles; automotive greases; greases for motorcycles; (Based on Intent to Use) non-chemical additives for engine oil; non-chemical additives for motor oil; lubricating oil for engines of motor vehicle, boats and watercrafts; synthetic industrial oils; lubricating oils for front forks on motorcycles; lubricating oils for automobile suspension; lubricating oils for motorcycle suspension; lubricating oils for industrial purposes; mineral oils and greases for industrial purposes, not for fuel; industrial grease; industrial wax; (Based on Use in Commerce) Cleaning preparations; detergents for automobiles; detergents for motorcycles; detergents for boats and watercrafts; detergents being cleaning preparations for air filters for engines and motors; detergents being cleaning preparations for air filters for air conditioning units; (Based on Intent to Use) wax for automobiles; wax for motorcycles; wax for boats and watercrafts; polishing wax; abrasive preparations for cleaning; abrasive cleaning preparations; automobile polishes; motorcycle polishes; polishes for boats and watercrafts; (Based on Use in Commerce) Brake fluids; oils for brakes, namely, brake fluids; coolants; coolants for vehicle engines; tire puncture sealants; (Based on Intent to Use) chemical additives for engine oil
TESSARET	C Joe Coplen	Mar 10, 2026	Scented candles
AMINNAH	AMINNAH LLC	Mar 10, 2026	Class 003: Cosmetic preparations for skin care; Body oil; Cosmetics; Fragrances; Non-medicated skin care preparations; Class 004: Candles
RE NEW BATH + BODY	Renew Body Beauty NY Inc.	Mar 10, 2026	(Based on Intent to Use) candles; (Based on Use in Commerce) Bath bombs; fragranced body care preparations, namely, aromatic shower steamers; aromatic preparations, namely, pillow spray, scented room spray, shower spray in the nature of shower mists; bar soap; body scrub; non-medicated salt blocks for baths and showers; (Based on Intent to Use) body wash; non-medicated foaming liquid hand soap; body butter; (Based on Use in Commerce) Online retail store services featuring candles, cosmetics, and skin care preparations, namely, cleansers, toners, moisturizers, oils, masks, sunscreens and serums; Online retail store services featuring body soaps, scrubs, mists, exfoliants, bath bombs, shower steamers, pillow and room sprays, shower spray in the nature of shower mists, non-medicated salt blocks for baths and showers, deodorant, lip balms and scrubs, shaving creams and soaps, loofas, all purpose surface cleaners, and beard care products, namely, oils and soaps; "BATH + BODY"
THYMES FRASIER FIR	CURIO BRANDS, LLC	Mar 10, 2026	Candles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are candles in Class 4 or Class 11?

Candles as products (including scented candles) belong in Class 4. Class 11 covers lighting apparatus and installations. A candle sold as a consumer product is Class 4; an electric candle-shaped light fixture is Class 11.

Does Class 4 cover cooking oils?

No. Edible cooking oils belong in Class 29 (oils and fats for food). Class 4 covers industrial oils, lubricants, and fuels that are not for human consumption.

Are essential oil diffusers in Class 4?

No. Essential oil diffuser devices belong in Class 11 (household appliances). The essential oils themselves belong in Class 3. Class 4 covers lamp oils and illuminating fuels.

Are wax melts and wax tarts in Class 4?

Yes. Wax melts, wax tarts, and other scented wax products designed to be warmed for fragrance release are classified in Class 4 alongside candles. The electric warmer device used to melt them belongs in Class 11.

Where do EV charging products belong?

Electric vehicle charging stations and equipment belong in Class 9 (electrical apparatus). Class 4 covers traditional fuels and lubricants — gasoline, diesel, motor oils. The shift to EVs does not bring charging products into Class 4.

Are biofuels and biodiesel in Class 4?

Yes. Biofuels, biodiesel, ethanol-based fuels, and other alternative fuels for combustion engines are classified in Class 4 alongside petroleum-based fuels. The biological raw materials used to produce them may belong in Class 1.

Does Class 4 cover lighter fluid?

Yes. Lighter fluid, lamp oil, charcoal briquettes, and firelighters are all classified in Class 4 as fuels and illuminants. The lighter device itself belongs in Class 34 (smokers' articles).

What is the difference between Class 4 wax and Class 1 wax?

Wax as a finished product for household or industrial use (candle wax, floor wax, car wax) belongs in Class 4. Unprocessed wax as a raw industrial material for manufacturing belongs in Class 1. The key is whether the wax is the end product or a raw input.

Should a candle brand file in Class 4 only?

No. Candle and home fragrance brands should typically file across Class 4 (candles, wax melts), Class 3 (essential oils, room sprays), Class 11 (electric diffusers and warmers), and Class 35 (retail services). This multi-class strategy covers the full product ecosystem.

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