Trademark class 30: staple foods

What class 30 covers

Coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor; rice, pasta and noodles; tapioca and sago; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread, pastries and confectionery; chocolate; ice cream, sorbets and other edible ices; sugar, honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt, seasonings, spices, preserved herbs; vinegar, sauces and other condiments; ice (frozen water).

Coffee roasters and tea brands, bakeries and packaged food producers, chocolate and confectionery makers, and sauce, spice and condiment companies.

Classes confused with class 30

• Class 29, meat & dairy: Animal products. Meat, dairy, eggs and preserved produce are class 29, as are soups and milk-predominant drinks; the plant-based staples are class 30.
• Class 31, agriculture & produce: Unprocessed goods. Fresh herbs, unprocessed cereals and raw grains are class 31; milled, baked, roasted or seasoned versions are class 30.
• Class 5, pharmaceuticals: Medicinal versions. Medicinal teas, baby food and dietetic products are class 5; ordinary teas and foods are class 30.
• Class 32, beers & soft drinks: Beverages. Juices, soft drinks and beer are class 32; coffee-, cocoa-, chocolate- and tea-based beverages stay in class 30.
• Class 43, restaurants & lodging: Serving vs selling. Preparing and serving coffee or food is a class 43 service; the packaged goods are class 30.

Classes filed alongside class 30

• Class 29, meat & dairy: Complementary packaged foods like dairy and preserves.
• Class 43, restaurants & lodging: Café and restaurant services under the same brand.
• Class 32, beers & soft drinks: Beverage lines.
• Class 21, houseware & glass: Branded mugs and serveware.

Monitoring class 30 filings

Whatever classes your own mark is filed in, notolens scans all 45 Nice classes for conflicting filings rather than restricting monitoring to a selection. Trademark monitoring flags conflicting applications while they can still be opposed.