The classes clothing and fashion brands need
- Class 25 Clothing, footwear & headwearClothing, abayas, footwear, headwear, sportswear and children’s wear.
Classes to add, depending on your business
- Class 35 Advertising, business & retail servicesRetail stores, online shop and wholesale of fashion items.
- Class 18 Leather goods, bags & luggageHandbags, wallets, backpacks and luggage.
- Class 14 Jewellery & watchesJewellery and watches.
- Class 9 Electronics, computers & softwareSunglasses and phone cases.
- Class 3 Cosmetics & cleaning preparationsBranded perfumes.
- Class 40 Treatment of materials & manufacturing for othersCustom tailoring and embroidery for others.
Common mistakes
- Listing every fashion class “just in case” — unused classes cost fees and can later be cancelled for non-use.
- Thinking Class 35 protects the clothes themselves. It protects the act of selling them.
What it costs in the UAE
Official UAE fees are AED 6,500 per class, so the core classes above cost AED 6,500 in official fees. See the UAE cost guide.
Questions
What is the trademark class for clothing?
Class 25.
Which class are shoes?
Class 25, together with clothing and headwear.
Which class are abayas?
Class 25.