Trademark class 23: yarns & threads
Class 23 covers yarns and threads for textile use, whether natural, synthetic or metal, including sewing, embroidery and darning threads.
Updated
- Class
- 23
- Type
- Goods
- Commonly confused with
- Classes 22, 24, 17, 10, 26
What class 23 covers
Yarns and threads for textile use.
Yarn spinners and thread manufacturers, craft and knitting yarn brands, and suppliers of embroidery and industrial sewing threads.
Classes confused with class 23
- Class 22, ropes & fibre: Fibres and cords. Raw textile fibres and binding cords that are not for textile use are class 22; spun yarns and threads for textile use are class 23.
- Class 24, fabrics & textiles: The finished fabric. Yarn and thread are the input in class 23; the woven or knitted fabric made from them is class 24.
- Class 17, rubber & plastics: Technical threads. Elastic, rubber and plastic threads for non-textile use are class 17; the textile-use versions are class 23.
- Class 10, medical devices: Surgical thread. Thread and sutures for medical use are class 10; sewing thread is class 23.
- Class 26, haberdashery: Haberdashery goods. Buttons, ribbons and other sewing notions are class 26; the thread itself is class 23.
Classes filed alongside class 23
- Class 24, fabrics & textiles: Fabrics woven from the yarns.
- Class 25, clothing & footwear: Finished garments under the same brand.
- Class 26, haberdashery: Haberdashery and craft accessories.
- Class 22, ropes & fibre: Raw fibres and cordage products.
Monitoring class 23 filings
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Threads for sewing, embroidery and darning are class 23, including metal threads used for textile work.
No. Yarn is spun fibre and sits in class 23; once it is woven or knitted into cloth it becomes class 24.
Yes. Spun wool, cotton and silk yarns are class 23. Raw, unspun wool fibre is class 22.
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