Trademark Class 25 Clothing, Footwear and Headwear

Introduction to Trademark Class 25

Trademark Class 25 is a category of garments where fashion and personal style merge, reflecting cultural trends and individual expression. This class includes a wide range of clothing items, from everyday basics like T-shirts and jeans to high-end fashion pieces. Whether functional or fashionable, the garments in this class allow people to express their identity and preferences through their clothing. It is a dynamic category that encompasses a wide range of products such as Clothing, footwear, and headwear which evolves with trends, making it a crucial part of the fashion industry. It mainly includes clothing, footwear, and headwear for human beings.

 Let us discuss the products covered under Trademark Class 25 briefly:

a. Tops and Bottoms: This covers a variety of clothing items, including tops like shirts and blouses and bottoms like pants and skirts.

Example: Pantaloons is one of the well-known shopping brands in India that offers a wide range of clothing and apparel such as shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, suits, etc.

b. Outerwear: This includes coats, jackets, and sweaters that provide warmth and protection against the elements.

Example: Tommy Hilfiger offers classic and trendy outerwear options, including jackets, coats, and parkas known for their American style.

c. Footwear: This includes footwear, encompassing all types of shoes, including casual, formal, athletic footwear, and specialized footwear like hiking boots, sandals, and slippers.

Example: Bata is a well-known footwear brand with a broad range of shoes, including casual, formal, and sports footwear.

d. Accessories: This covers accessories such as Hats, Gloves, belts, scarves, and other items etc that complement outfits.

Example: Reliance Trends provides a variety of headgear options, including fashionable hats and caps, as part of its extensive apparel collection.

e. Formal Attire: This includes formal wear like dresses and suits that elevate our appearance for special occasions.

Example: Raymond is known for its high-quality fabrics and tailored suits, Raymond is a leading brand in formal men’s wear in India.

Inclusions and Exclusions under Trademark Class 25

Trademark Class 25 covers a wide range of products as discussed above. Below is a detailed breakdown of the specific items included and excluded from this classification.

Specific Inclusions in Trademark Class 25:

✔ Parts of clothing, footwear, and headwear, for example, cuffs, pockets, ready-made linings, heels and heelpieces, cap peaks, and hat frames (skeletons).

✔ Clothing and footwear for sports, for example, ski gloves, sports singlets, cyclists’ clothing, judo and karate uniforms, football shoes, gymnastic shoes, and ski boots.

✔ Masquerade costumes

✔ Paper clothing, paper hats for use as clothing.

✔ Bibs, not of paper

✔ Pocket squares

✔ Footmuffs, not electrically heated.

Specific Exclusions in Trademark Class 25:

✘ Small items of hardware used in shoemaking, for example, shoe pegs and shoe dowels of metal (Class 6) and not of metal (Class 20), as well as haberdashery accessories and fastenings for clothing, footwear, and headwear, for example, clasps, buckles, zippers, ribbons, hatbands, hat and shoe trimmings (Class 26).

✘ Certain clothing, footwear, and headwear for special use, for example, protective helmets, including for sports (Class 9), clothing for protection against fire (Class 9), clothing especially for operating rooms (Class 10), orthopaedic footwear (Class 10), as well as clothing and footwear that are essential for the practice of certain sports, for example, baseball gloves, boxing gloves, ice skates (Class 28).

✘ Electrically heated clothing (Class 11).

✘ Electrically heated footmuffs (Class 11), fitted footmuffs for pushchairs and prams (Class 12).

✘ Bibs of paper (Class16)

✘ Handkerchiefs of paper (Class 16) and of textile (Class 24).

✘ Clothing for animals (Class 18)

✘ Carnival masks (Class 28)

✘ Dolls’ clothes (Class 28)

✘ Paper party hats (Class 28)

Steps involved in registering Trademark under Class 25

• Initial Trademark Search for Trademark Class 25

Before starting with the registration process under Trademark Class 25, a detailed Trademark Search is required to be conducted to ensure that the proposed trademark is unique and does not conflict with existing trademarks under Trademark Class 25. Search can be carried out online through the official website of the Trademarks Registry (https://tmrsearch.ipindia.gov.in/tmrpublicsearch).

• Prepare and Draft the Trademark Application for Trademark Class 25

For preparing and drafting the trademark application form (TM-A), the following information and documents are required to be collated:

• A clear representation of the trademark 
• Details of the applicant, including name, address, and nationality
• Description of goods or services associated with the trademark
• Date of first use (if applicable)
• Power of Attorney (if filed through an attorney)
• Digital Signature of the Applicant 

The application can be filed online through the official website or a physical application can be submitted at the nearest Trademarks Registry office.

• Submit the Application for Trademark Class 25

The trademark application can be submitted online or offline by paying the requisite fees. The fee varies depending on whether you’re an individual, a startup, a small enterprise, or a large corporation. 

• Examination by the Trademarks Registry

The Trademarks Registry will review the application to ensure it complies with the relevant laws and regulations. They will assess the distinctiveness of the mark, potential conflicts, and other requirements.

• Publication in the Trademarks Journal

If the Registrar finds no objections or issues with your application, your trademark will be published in the Trademarks Journal. This publication allows interested parties to oppose the registration within a specific period (usually four months).

• Objection and Opposition Period

During the publication period, objections or oppositions can be filed by third parties against the proposed trademark. If an objection is filed, the opportunity to respond shall be granted.

• Registration Certificate of Trademark Class 25

If there are no valid objections or if you successfully resolve any objections, the Registrar will issue a Certificate of Registration for trademark under Class 25. This certificate confirms your exclusive rights to the mark within Trademark Class 25.

Detailed List of goods classified under Trademark Class 25

Conclusion on Trademark Class 25

Trademark Class 25 encompasses a broad range of items related to clothing, footwear, and headgear including everyday apparel, formal attire, sportswear, and various types of headwear.  As fashion trends evolve and personal style remains consistent, proper classification and trademark protection under Class 25 are vital for establishing brand recognition and reliability.

For businesses operating in the clothing industry, securing a trademark in Class 25 is essential to distinguishing themselves in a competitive market and reflecting the brand’s commitment to quality, design, and consumer appeal. To explore other trademark classes, refer to the ” Trademark Class List 1 to 45 ” Ensure your trademark is protected with expert assistance from Registration Arena.

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