Trademark Class 16 – Paper Goods
Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery
Trademark Class 16 is part of the Nice Classification system used by the USPTO and trademark offices worldwide. Browse 690,750 trademarks filed in this category covering paper goods.
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About Trademark Class 16 – Paper Goods
Class 16 covers paper and cardboard, printed matter, bookbinding materials, photographs, stationery, and office requisites. This includes adhesives for stationery, artists' paints and brushes, typewriters, instructional and teaching materials, plastic sheets and bags for wrapping.
There are currently 690,750 trademarks filed under Class 16 in the USPTO database. Of these, 158,083 are registered and 41,939 are pending. The most active filer in this class is KONAMI CORPORATION with 2,577 trademarks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trademark Class 16?
Trademark Class 16 (Paper Goods) is one of 45 categories in the Nice Classification system, an international standard used by the USPTO and trademark offices worldwide to classify goods and services. It covers paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery.
How many trademarks are in Class 16?
There are 690,750 trademark filings in Class 16 in our database. This includes 158,083 registered marks, 41,939 pending applications, 245,036 abandoned, and 232,621 cancelled or expired registrations.
What classes are commonly filed alongside Class 16?
Trademarks in Class 16 are most commonly also filed in Class 9 (Computers & Electronics), Class 41 (Education & Entertainment), Class 25 (Clothing), Class 42 (Computer & Scientific), and Class 35 (Advertising & Business). Multi-class filings are common when a brand covers both goods and related services.
How do I register a trademark in Class 16?
To register a trademark in Class 16, you must file an application with the USPTO through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS). You will need to select the appropriate class, describe your goods or services, provide a specimen of use, and pay the filing fee. The process typically takes 8-12 months from filing to registration.