SERVICESNice Classification

Trademark Class 40 — Treatment of materials

Treatment & processing of materials

What Does Class 40 Cover?

Treatment of materials; recycling of waste and trash; air purification and treatment of water; printing services; food and drink preservation.

WIPO Class 40 Heading USPTO Classification Guide

Nearby Services Classes

Class 37 — Building construction and repair

Construction, installation & repair services

Class 38 — Telecommunications

Telecommunications services

Class 39 — Transportation and storage

Transportation, travel & storage services

Class 41 — Education and entertainment

Education & entertainment services

Complementary Goods Class

GOODS

Class 26 — Fancy goods

Lace, embroidery, ribbons, buttons & haberdashery

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Class 40 cover?

Treatment of materials; recycling of waste and trash; air purification and treatment of water; printing services; food and drink preservation.

How do I search trademarks in Class 40?

Use the Class 40 search page to browse all USPTO records in this class. You can filter by status (registered, pending, abandoned), owner, attorney, law firm, and filing date range.

How many trademarks are registered in Class 40?

Tens of thousands of trademarks are registered in Class 40 in the USPTO database.

Can I register a trademark in multiple classes?

Yes. A single USPTO application can cover multiple Nice classes. Each additional class requires a separate filing fee. Multi-class applications are common for brands that span multiple product or service categories. Search every class to find conflicting marks across all of them.

What is the Nice Classification system?

The Nice Classification (NCL) is an international system of 45 classes (34 for goods, 11 for services) used to categorize trademark goods and services. The USPTO and 96 countries use this system. Each class has a specific scope and number. See our full FAQ for more details on trademark classification.