Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
Trademark applications and registrations in Class 41 over the past 15 years.
Class 41 covers education, providing of training, entertainment, sporting and cultural activities. With approximately 469,800 live marks, it is the third most heavily filed class in the entire Nice system, surpassed only by Classes 9 and 35. This extraordinary volume reflects the breadth of human activity the class encompasses — from university education and professional certification programs to film production, live concerts, video game experiences, fitness instruction, and publishing.
Class 41 covers mainly services rendered by persons or institutions in the development of the mental faculties of persons or animals, as well as services intended to entertain or to engage the attention.
| # | Firm | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LZ Legal Services, LLC | 11,595 |
| 2 | LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C. | 6,433 |
| 3 | Greenberg Traurig, LLP | 4,371 |
| 4 | Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C. | 4,258 |
| 5 | ArentFox Schiff LLP | 3,474 |
| 6 | Dentons US LLP | 3,314 |
| 7 | Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP | 3,249 |
| 8 | Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP | 3,150 |
| 9 | VENABLE LLP | 2,922 |
| 10 | BARNES & THORNBURG LLP | 2,904 |
Explore 477,477 live trademarks in Education and Entertainment. Search by name, owner, or serial number — then filter by Class 41.
Search TrademarksClass 41 covers educational and entertainment content services (online courses, streaming entertainment, publishing). Class 42 covers technology and software services (web hosting, SaaS platforms, cloud computing). An online learning platform files in Class 41 for the education and Class 42 for the technology.
Entertainment services provided via video channels (YouTube, TikTok) can be filed in Class 41. The platform itself would be Class 38 (telecommunications) and Class 42 (software service).
Yes. Personal coaching, training, tutoring, and mentoring services are classified in Class 41 as education and training services.
Yes. Organization and hosting of eSports competitions, gaming tournaments, and competitive entertainment events belong in Class 41.
Yes. Providing online educational courses, webinars, workshops, and training programs belongs in Class 41. The platform technology hosting the courses belongs in Class 42. Downloadable course materials belong in Class 9. Most edtech companies file in all three classes.
Yes. Operating museums, art galleries, and cultural exhibitions belongs in Class 41 as cultural activities. The artwork itself is not classified here. Gift shop retail services at museums require Class 35 as a separate filing.
Publishing of books, magazines, and periodicals belongs in Class 41. Printed books as products belong in Class 16. Electronic publications and e-books as downloadable goods belong in Class 9. A publishing house typically files in Class 41 for the service and Class 16 or Class 9 for the products.
The workout programs, exercise instruction, and fitness content provided through an app belong in Class 41 as training services. The downloadable app belongs in Class 9, and the SaaS platform in Class 42. Health-related therapeutic exercise moves to Class 44.
Organizing and conducting live events, shows, and performances belongs in Class 41. Ticket sales and booking services for entertainment events also fall under Class 41. However, general ticket resale platforms may also implicate Class 35 for retail services.
Media companies typically need Class 41 for entertainment and content production, Class 38 for broadcasting and streaming, Class 9 for downloadable media and apps, Class 42 for the technology platform, and Class 35 for advertising. Five or more classes are common for major media brands.