Trademark Class 18 of the Nice Classification System is for products related to leather and imitation leather. Among many things in the fashion, travel, or everyday lives of people, leather bags, wallets, belts, and footwear fall into this class. For manufacturers and sellers of leather and leather-like goods, a trademark in this class will safeguard the brand and provide a legitimate monopoly in the marketplace.

This article will explain the meaning of Trademark Class 18, its applicable goods, and goods excluded in this class, thereby giving businesses a clear definition of what falls under the category.

What is Trademark Class 18?

Trademark Class 18 is mainly leather and imitations of leather products. These goods are functional; they can be personal accessories or travel and storage solutions. Businesses related to the fashion, travel, and lifestyle industries that deal with leather products would like to register their trademark in this class. Trademark registration in Class 18 gives legal protection, thereby helping to distinguish a brand's products in the marketplace, providing rights that are exclusive to using the brand name on leather products.

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Goods Included in Trademark Class 18

Trademark Class 18 encompasses a wide variety of goods made of leather or similar materials, such as:

1. Leather Handbags and Luggage

• Handbags, briefcases, and satchels

• Travel bags, backpacks, and suitcases

• Duffel bags, trolley bags, and weekend bags

2. Leather Accessories

• Wallets, purses, and money clips

• Belts, straps, and suspenders

• Keyholders and organizers

3. Footwear

• Leather shoes, boots, and sandals

• Leather slippers and moccasins

4. Clothing Items Made of Leather

• Leather jackets, coats, and vests

• Leather gloves, hats, and other clothing accessories

5. Small Leather Goods

• Leather notebooks, diaries and journals

• Leather eyewear, phone and computer cases

• Leather ornament and utility goods (for example, keychains)

6. Simulated Leather Goods

• Bags, shoes and accessories made from synthetic leather

• Simulated leather wallets and belts

7. Pet Products

• Leather collars, leashes and pet harness

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Goods Not Included in Trademark Class 18

The category of leather goods is addressed by Class 18, however, some products are not within its jurisdiction but will appear under different classes. These are excluded items in the following categories:

Clothing made from Other Materials: 

Textile-based garments such as shirts, trousers, or jackets fall within Class 25, not Class 18.

Jewellery and Watches: 

Necklaces, bracelets, rings, and clocks are classified under Class 14.

Furniture:

Leather sofas or chairs fall under Class 20, not Class 18.

Books and Stationery:

Leather-bound books and other stationery made from paper are excluded and are classified under Class 16.

Leather Care Products:

Leather creams, polishes, and cleaning solutions fall under Class 3 as cosmetic and cleaning products.

Vehicles and Vehicle Accessories:

Some vehicle parts, such as leather seat covers, seem to be relevant but are actually classified under Class 12, which deals with vehicles and transportation.

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List of Goods in Class 18 of Trademark

Here is the comprehensive list of goods that must be classified under Trademark Class 18:

• animal skins/pelts

• attaché cases

• bags for climbers

• bags for campers

• bags [envelopes, pouches] of leather, for packaging/envelopes

• bags for sports

• bags

• beach bags

• bits for animals [harness]

• blinkers [harness] / blinders [harness]

• boxes of leather or leather board

• boxes of vulcanised fibre

• bridles [harness]

• bridoons

• briefcases

• business card cases

• butts [parts of hides]

• canes/walking sticks

• card cases [notecases]

• cases, of leather or leatherboard

• casings, of leather, for springs/casings, of leather, for plate springs

• cat o' nine tails

• cattle skins

• chain mesh purses

• chamois leather, other than for cleaning purposes / skins of chamois, other than for cleaning purposes

• chin straps, of leather

• collars for animals

• covers for animals / clothing for pets

• covers for horse-saddles / saddle cloths for horses

• credit card cases [wallets]

• curried skins

• fastenings for saddles

• frames for umbrellas or parasols

• fur / fur-skins

• furniture coverings of leather

• game bags [hunting accessories]

• garment bags for travel

• girths of leather

• goldbeaters' skin

• gut for making sausages

• halters / head-stalls

• handbag frames

• handbags

• harness straps/traces

• harness for animals

• harness fittings

• hat boxes of leather

• haversacks

• horse collars

• horse blankets

• horseshoes

• imitation leather

• key cases

• kid

• knee-pads for horses

• leather leashes/leads

• leather laces

• leather straps/thongs

• leather, unworked or semi-worked

• leather twist/thread

• leatherboard

• moleskin [imitation of leather]

• mountaineering sticks / alpenstocks

• music cases

• muzzles

• net bags for shopping

• nose bags [feed bags]

• pads for horse saddles

• parasols

• pocket wallets

• pouch baby carriers

• purses

• reins

• riding saddles

• rucksacks / backpacks

• saddle trees

• saddlery

• school bags / school satchels

• shopping bags

• shoulder belts [straps] of leather / bandoliers / leather shoulder belts / leather shoulder straps

• sling bags for carrying infants

• slings for carrying infants

• stirrup leathers

• parts of rubber for stirrups

• stirrups

• straps for soldiers' equipment

• straps of leather [saddlery]

• straps for skates

• suitcase handles

• suitcases

• tool bags of leather, empty

• traces [harness]

• travelling trunks

• travelling bags

• travelling sets [leatherware]

• trimmings of leather for furniture

• trunks [luggage]

• umbrella rings

• umbrella or parasol ribs

• umbrella sticks

• umbrella covers

• umbrella handles

• umbrellas

• valises

• valves of leather

• vanity cases, not fitted

• walking stick seats

• walking stick/cane handles

• wheeled shopping bags

• whips

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Summing Up 

Trademark Class 18 is a critical category for businesses dealing with leather and imitation leather products, ranging from fashion accessories to travel goods. Registering your trademark under this class provides legal protection and helps establish a unique brand identity in the highly competitive marketplace. By understanding what goods fall under Class 18 and what don't, businesses can ensure they properly protect their intellectual property and secure their brand’s position in the market.

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Trademark Class 18: FAQs

Q1. What does Trademark Class 18 include?

Class 18 includes leather goods, bags, footwear, accessories, and imitation leather products.

Q2. Are leather jackets included in Trademark Class 18?

Yes, leather jackets and other clothes made of leather fall under Class 18.

Q3. Is the furniture made of leather included in Class 18?

No, leather furniture falls under Trademark Class 20.

Q4. Are synthetic leather goods included in Trademark Class 18?

This encompasses imitation leather goods such as a bag and wallet in Trademark Class 18. 

Q5. Are clothing items made from textiles part of Trademark Class 18?

No, textile clothing is classified under Trademark Class 25.