Services

Trademark Class 45: Legal & Security Services

Legal services; security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.

76,070live trademarks

Filing Activity

Trademark applications and registrations in Class 45 over the past 15 years.

  • Applications
  • Registrations
201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025202603k6k9k12k

Class 45 covers legal services, security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals, and personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals. With approximately 76,100 live marks, it is the final class in the Nice Classification system and one of the smaller service classes, though it covers several commercially significant service categories including legal practice, private investigation, and personal concierge services.

What's Included in Class 45

This Class includes, in particular: - services rendered by lawyers, legal assistants, and personal advocates, to individuals, groups of individuals, organizations and enterprises; - investigation and surveillance services relating to the physical safety of persons and security of tangible property; - services provided to individuals in relation with social events, such as social escort services, matrimonial agencies, funeral services.

  • professional services giving direct aid in the operations or functions of a commercial undertaking (Cl. 35);
  • services relating to financial or monetary affairs and services dealing with insurance (Cl. 36);
  • escorting of travellers (Cl. 39);
  • security transport (Cl. 39);
  • services consisting of all forms of education of persons (Cl. 41);
⚖️ Legal consulting and attorney services
📜 Patent and trademark attorney services
💂 Security guard and bodyguard services
🔍 Private investigation services
🤝 Mediation and arbitration services
💕 Online dating services
⚱️ Funeral and cremation services
🧯 Fire safety consulting and inspection

Top Filers in Class 45

#OwnerFilings
1AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.109
2BUMBLE HOLDING LIMITED79
3UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY77
4CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST, INC.69
5MATCH GROUP AMERICAS, LLC64
6CLOVER8 INVESTMENTS PTE. LTD..47
7META PLATFORMS, INC.41
8Cloobeck, Stephen J.41
9LALEZARY LAW FIRM, LLP39
10Ecom Holdings PTY LTD37

Top Law Firms in Class 45

Recent Registrations

Mark

Search Legal & Security Services Trademarks

Explore 76,070 live trademarks in Legal & Security Services. Search by name, owner, or serial number — then filter by Class 45.

Search Trademarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of legal services are in Class 45?

All legal services belong in Class 45, including attorney services, legal consulting, patent prosecution, trademark registration services, litigation support, mediation, and arbitration.

Are cybersecurity services in Class 45 or Class 42?

Physical security services (guards, surveillance, alarm monitoring) belong in Class 45. Digital cybersecurity services (software security, data protection, penetration testing) belong in Class 42. Many security companies file in both classes.

Does Class 45 cover background check services?

Yes. Background investigation, private detective services, and personal security screening services are classified in Class 45.

Are IP licensing services in Class 45?

Licensing of intellectual property, including trademark licensing, patent licensing, and copyright licensing services, falls under Class 45 as legal services related to IP management.

Does Class 45 cover compliance consulting services?

Regulatory compliance consulting with a legal component belongs in Class 45 as legal services. General business compliance consulting without legal analysis belongs in Class 35. Environmental compliance testing belongs in Class 42. The key factor is whether legal expertise is the core of the service.

Are online dating apps in Class 45?

Yes. Online dating and social introduction services belong in Class 45 as personal and social services. The dating app itself also requires Class 9 (downloadable software), Class 42 (platform technology), and Class 38 (communication services). Most dating platforms file in four or more classes.

Where do mediation and arbitration services fall?

Mediation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution services belong in Class 45 as legal services. This applies even when the mediator is not an attorney. Court reporting services and litigation support also belong in Class 45.

Does Class 45 cover home security monitoring?

Yes. Home security monitoring, alarm monitoring, and security guard services belong in Class 45 as physical security services. The security hardware (cameras, alarms) belongs in Class 9. Cybersecurity monitoring belongs in Class 42. Most security companies file in all three classes.

Are personal concierge and lifestyle management services in Class 45?

Yes. Personal concierge services, personal shopping assistance, and lifestyle management services rendered to meet individual needs belong in Class 45. Event planning services belong in Class 41 or Class 35. House sitting and pet sitting are also Class 45.

How should a law firm approach trademark classification?

Law firms typically need Class 45 for legal services, Class 41 for CLE programs and legal education, Class 42 for any legal technology platform or SaaS product, Class 35 for legal business consulting, and Class 9 for downloadable legal software. Solo practitioners usually start with Class 45 alone.

Cookie Preferences

We use cookies (including Google Analytics) to improve our site and understand how visitors use it.