Trademark class 4: fuels & lubricants
Class 4 covers industrial oils, greases and wax, lubricants, fuels and illuminants, including motor fuels, biofuels and electrical energy, plus candles and wicks.
Updated
- Class
- 4
- Type
- Goods
- Commonly confused with
- Classes 1, 2, 3, 5, 34
What class 4 covers
Industrial oils and greases, wax; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting.
Fuel and energy brands, motor oil and lubricant makers, gas suppliers, and candle and wax product manufacturers.
Classes confused with class 4
- Class 1, chemicals: Special-purpose oils and waxes. Oils for tanning leather and grafting wax for trees are class 1 chemicals; general industrial oils and wax are class 4.
- Class 2, paints & coatings: Preservative oils. Anti-rust oils and oils for the preservation of wood are class 2; class 4 keeps oils for preserving masonry and leather and general lubricants.
- Class 3, cosmetics & cleaning: Cosmetic waxes and candles. Depilatory wax, polishing wax and massage candles for cosmetic purposes are class 3; ordinary candles and candle wax are class 4.
- Class 5, pharmaceuticals: Medical waxes and candles. Dental wax and massage candles for therapeutic purposes are class 5.
- Class 34, tobacco & smoking: Lighter articles. Wicks adapted for cigarette lighters and other smokers’ articles are class 34; candle wicks stay in class 4.
Classes filed alongside class 4
- Class 39, transport & storage: Distribution and supply of energy and fuel.
- Class 37, construction & repair: Filling-station and vehicle-maintenance services.
- Class 35, advertising & business: Fuel and candle retail operations.
- Class 40, materials processing: Fuel processing and refining for others.
Monitoring class 4 filings
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Candles, wicks and candle wax are class 4. Massage candles marketed for cosmetic or therapeutic effects belong in class 3 or 5 instead.
Electrical energy as a product is class 4. Distributing electricity is a service in class 39, and retail sale of electricity is class 35, so energy suppliers commonly file more than one class.
Yes. Motor oils, lubricants, greases and fuel additives that are not chemical preparations are class 4.
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