Trademark class 22: ropes & fibre
Class 22 covers ropes, string and nets, tents, tarpaulins, awnings and sails, sacks for bulk goods, padding and stuffing materials, and raw fibrous textile materials.
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- Class
- 22
- Type
- Goods
- Commonly confused with
- Classes 9, 18, 26, 28, 17
What class 22 covers
Ropes and string; nets; tents and tarpaulins; awnings of textile or synthetic materials; sails; sacks for the transport and storage of materials in bulk; padding, cushioning and stuffing materials, except of paper, cardboard, rubber or plastics; raw fibrous textile materials and substitutes therefor.
Rope, cordage and net makers, tent, tarp and awning brands, sail makers, and suppliers of raw fibres and filling materials.
Classes confused with class 22
- Class 9, software & electronics: Safety equipment. Safety nets are class 9 protective apparatus; cargo, fishing and general-purpose nets are class 22.
- Class 18, leather goods: Bags for carrying. Garment bags for travel and carrying bags are class 18; sacks and bags for bulk transport and storage are class 22.
- Class 26, haberdashery: Special nets. Hair nets are class 26 haberdashery; nets for cargo, fishing and hammocks are class 22.
- Class 28, games & toys: Sports equipment. Nets for sports like tennis and football, and racket strings, are class 28; commercial fishing nets and rope ladders are class 22.
- Class 17, rubber & plastics: Stuffing materials. Padding of rubber or plastics is class 17; padding of textile fibres is class 22.
Classes filed alongside class 22
- Class 18, leather goods: Bags and luggage ranges.
- Class 25, clothing & footwear: Outdoor clothing under the same brand.
- Class 28, games & toys: Camping and sports equipment.
- Class 24, fabrics & textiles: Finished textile goods.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Tents, tarpaulins, awnings and hammocks are class 22. Camping brands usually add class 18 for bags, 25 for clothing and 28 for sports gear.
Yes. Ropes, cords and string not of metal are class 22; ropes of metal are class 6. Climbers’ harnesses are class 28 sporting articles.
Class 22 is the raw stage: fibres, ropes, nets and filling materials. Class 24 is the woven result: fabrics and household linen.
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