Trademark classes for beauty brands
File class 3 for cosmetics, then add one class for each other kind of product or service you sell under the name.
Which trademark class covers cosmetics?
Class 3 covers non-medicated cosmetics, toiletries and perfumes. Medicated versions go in class 5.
| Product | Class |
|---|---|
| Serums, toners, sheet masks | 3 |
| Makeup, lipstick, lip gloss | 3 |
| Nail polish, false nails | 3 |
| False eyelashes and lash glue | 3 |
| Hair dye, henna | 3 |
| Sunscreen preparations | 3 |
| Medicated soap, shampoo, hair lotion | 5 |
| Acne treatments | 5 |
| Supplements with a cosmetic effect | 5 |
Ingredients you sell to other makers, such as vitamins or essential oils, go in class 1, according to WIPO's class 3 note.[1]
Which trademark classes cover beauty tools?
Hand tools such as tweezers go in class 8, and brushes, sponges and combs go in class 21.
| Product | Class |
|---|---|
| Tweezers, nail files, eyelash curlers | 8 |
| Razors, hair straighteners, curling tongs | 8 |
| Makeup brushes, sponges, powder puffs | 21 |
| Combs, fitted vanity cases | 21 |
| Facial rollers, esthetic massage apparatus | 10 |
| Wigs, hair extensions | 26 |
Sources [1]
Which classes cover a salon or a beauty shop?
Class 44 covers salon and spa services. Class 35 covers retail, which WIPO describes as bringing together a variety of goods so customers can view and buy them.
| Service | Class |
|---|---|
| Beauty salon, beautician, aesthetician | 44 |
| Hairdressing, hair dyeing, barber shop | 44 |
| Manicuring, waxing, facial treatments | 44 |
| Massage, health spa | 44 |
| A store selling other brands | 35 |
| Influencer marketing for other brands | 35 |
Sources [1]
How much does each extra trademark class cost?
Each extra class adds $350 in the US, €50 to €150 in the EU and £60 in the UK.
| Office | Class 3 only | Classes 3 and 21 | Classes 3, 21 and 44 |
|---|---|---|---|
| US (USPTO) | $350 | $700 | $1,050 |
| EU (EUIPO) | €850 | €900 | €1,050 |
| UK (IPO) | £205 | £265 | £325 |
These are online filing fees. Read Do I need a trademark before I launch? before you file, and check your name against the registers first. More for beauty brands on Brand names for beauty & skincare and Naming a skincare line.[2, 3, 4]
Sources (4)
- PrimaryWIPO: Nice Classification, NCL 13-2026, classes 3, 5, 8, 10, 21, 26, 35 and 44, read one class at a time
- PrimaryUSPTO: How much does it cost?
- PrimaryEUIPO: Fees and payments
- PrimaryGOV.UK: Apply to register a trade mark