What Class 25 covers
Class 25 covers clothing, footwear and headwear for people. It is the core class for any fashion, sportswear or uniform brand.
Class 25 is a goods class (Classes 1–34 cover goods).
Examples of goods in Class 25
- Clothing: shirts, trousers, dresses, jackets
- Abayas, kandoras, jalabiyas and kaftans
- Sportswear and activewear
- Footwear: shoes, sandals, trainers
- Headwear: caps, hats, scarves, hijabs and ghutras
- Underwear and nightwear
- Swimwear
- Children’s and babies’ clothing
- Uniforms and work clothing
- Belts and gloves (clothing)
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 25
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Protective helmets and safety clothing | Class 9 — Electronics, computers & software |
| Bags and wallets | Class 18 — Leather goods, bags & luggage |
| Jewellery | Class 14 — Jewellery & watches |
| Fashion retail services | Class 35 — Advertising, business & retail services |
Who files in Class 25
Fashion labels, sportswear brands, modest-fashion designers, shoe brands and uniform makers.
Filing tip
Fashion brands that sell through their own shop or website should add Class 35 for retail services. Add Class 18 and 14 only if you sell bags or jewellery under the brand.
Classes often filed with Class 25
Filing Class 25 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 25 (AED 750 examination, AED 750 publication, AED 5,000 registration). See the UAE fee guide and how to register in the UAE.
Businesses that use Class 25
Questions
What is trademark Class 25?
Class 25 of the Nice Classification covers Clothing, footwear & headwear. Class 25 covers clothing, footwear and headwear for people. It is the core class for any fashion, sportswear or uniform brand.
What is not included in Class 25?
Protective helmets and safety clothing — Class 9. Bags and wallets — Class 18. Jewellery — Class 14. Fashion retail services — Class 35.
Which classes are filed with Class 25?
Often Class 14 (Jewellery & watches), Class 18 (Leather goods, bags & luggage), Class 35 (Advertising, business & retail services).