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Published on: Jun 24, 2026

Trademark Class 18: Leather and Leather Imitations

A comprehensive guide to Class 18 of the Trademark Filing Classification. Trademarks must be applied or registered under classes and each class represents a distinct class of goods or services. In this post, we comprehensively cover the goods which fall under Class 18 of trademark classification.

Trademark Class 18

Trademark Class 18 pertains to leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and travelling bags; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery. Trademark Class 18 mainly includes leather, leather imitations, travel goods not included in other classes and saddlery.

The following goods must NOT be classified under Class 18:
  • Clothing;
  • Footwear;
  • Headgear.

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Comprehensive list of goods classified under Trademark Class 18

The following goods must be classified under Trademark Class 18:
  • animal skins / pelts
  • attachĂ© cases
  • bags for climbers
  • bags for campers
  • bags [envelopes, pouches] of leather, for packaging / envelopes, of leather, for packaging / pouches, of leather, for packaging
  • bags for sports
  • bags
  • beach bags
  • bits for animals [harness]
  • blinkers [harness] / blinders [harness]
  • boxes of leather or leather board
  • boxes of vulcanised fibre
  • bridles [harness]
  • bridoons
  • briefcases
  • business card cases
  • butts [parts of hides]
  • canes / walking sticks
  • card cases [notecases]
  • cases, of leather or leatherboard
  • casings, of leather, for springs / casings, of leather, for plate springs
  • cat o' nine tails
  • cattle skins
  • chain mesh purses
  • chamois leather, other than for cleaning purposes / skins of chamois, other than for cleaning purposes
  • chin straps, of leather
  • collars for animals
  • covers for animals / clothing for pets
  • covers for horse-saddles / saddle cloths for horses
  • credit card cases [wallets]
  • curried skins
  • fastenings for saddles
  • frames for umbrellas or parasols
  • fur / fur-skins
  • furniture coverings of leather
  • game bags [hunting accessories]
  • garment bags for travel
  • girths of leather
  • goldbeaters' skin
  • gut for making sausages
  • halters / head-stalls
  • handbag frames
  • handbags
  • harness straps / harness traces
  • harness for animals
  • harness fittings
  • hat boxes of leather
  • haversacks
  • horse collars
  • horse blankets
  • horseshoes
  • imitation leather
  • key cases
  • kid
  • knee-pads for horses
  • leather leashes / leather leads
  • leather laces
  • leather straps / leather thongs
  • leather, unworked or semi-worked
  • leather twist / leather thread
  • leatherboard
  • moleskin [imitation of leather]
  • mountaineering sticks / alpenstocks
  • music cases
  • muzzles
  • net bags for shopping
  • nose bags [feed bags]
  • pads for horse saddles
  • parasols
  • pocket wallets
  • pouch baby carriers
  • purses
  • reins
  • riding saddles
  • rucksacks / backpacks
  • saddle trees
  • saddlery
  • school bags / school satchels
  • shopping bags
  • shoulder belts [straps] of leather / bandoliers / leather shoulder belts / leather shoulder straps
  • sling bags for carrying infants
  • slings for carrying infants
  • stirrup leathers
  • parts of rubber for stirrups
  • stirrups
  • straps for soldiers' equipment
  • straps of leather [saddlery]
  • straps for skates
  • suitcase handles
  • suitcases
  • tool bags of leather, empty
  • traces [harness]
  • travelling trunks
  • travelling bags
  • travelling sets [leatherware]
  • trimmings of leather for furniture / leather trimmings for furniture
  • trunks [luggage]
  • umbrella rings
  • umbrella or parasol ribs
  • umbrella sticks
  • umbrella covers
  • umbrella handles
  • umbrellas
  • valises
  • valves of leather
  • vanity cases, not fitted
  • walking stick seats
  • walking stick handles / walking cane handles
  • wheeled shopping bags
  • whips

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Trademark Class 18: Leather Goods Classification.

Trademark Class 18 covers leather and imitations of leather, as well as goods made from these materials that are not included in other classes. It also includes animal skins, hides, trunks, traveling bags, umbrellas, parasols, walking sticks, whips, harnesses, and saddlery.
No, clothing, footwear, and headgear are not classified under Trademark Class 18. These items belong to different trademark classes and should not be included in Class 18.
Several types of bags are included in Trademark Class 18, such as bags for climbers, campers, sports, beach bags, attaché cases, envelopes or pouches made of leather for packaging, and shopping bags made of leather or imitation leather.
Yes, Trademark Class 18 includes various animal-related products, such as animal skins, hides, collars, leashes, muzzles, nose bags, saddles, harnesses, and saddlery items.
Yes, leather trimmings or coverings for furniture are included in Trademark Class 18.
Yes, travel accessories like trunks, traveling bags, suitcases, and luggage are classified under Trademark Class 18.
Yes, umbrellas, parasols, and their components like frames, ribs, sticks, and covers are part of Trademark Class 18.
Yes, personal accessories made of leather or imitation leather, such as wallets, purses, card cases, and vanity cases, are included in Trademark Class 18.
Yes, walking sticks, canes, and their related components like handles and seats are part of Trademark Class 18.
Yes, whips, harnesses, and saddlery items for animals are included in Trademark Class 18.