Trademark class 31: agriculture & produce

What class 31 covers

Raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products; raw and unprocessed grains and seeds; fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs; natural plants and flowers; bulbs, seedlings and seeds for planting; live animals; foodstuffs and beverages for animals; malt.

Farms and produce brands, nurseries, seed and bulb companies, pet food and animal feed makers, and timber suppliers selling unsawn wood.

Classes confused with class 31

• Class 29, meat & dairy: Processed food. Fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts are class 31; once cooked, dried, frozen or preserved they move to class 29.
• Class 30, staple foods: Processed staples. Unprocessed cereals and grains are class 31; flour, bread and processed seeds used as seasonings are class 30.
• Class 5, pharmaceuticals: Medicated feed. Ordinary pet food and animal feed are class 31; medicated feed and dietary supplements for animals are class 5.
• Class 34, tobacco & smoking: Tobacco. Even raw, unprocessed tobacco is class 34, the exception to the agricultural rule.
• Class 28, games & toys: Artificial bait. Natural fishing bait is class 31; artificial bait and lures are class 28 sporting goods.

Classes filed alongside class 31

• Class 29, meat & dairy: Processed versions of the same produce.
• Class 5, pharmaceuticals: Pet supplements and medicated feed lines.
• Class 44, medical & beauty care: Farming, horticulture and veterinary services.
• Class 35, advertising & business: Farm shop and produce retail.

Monitoring class 31 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.