# Trademark for a clothing brand

Source: https://joinopenfile.com/use-cases/trademark-for-clothing-brand
Index: https://joinopenfile.com/llms.txt

Most clothing brands file in class 25. Your brand name gets the protection, whatever the logo or design on a shirt happens to be.

## How you use the name matters

A name printed large across a shirt can get refused as decoration. The USPTO wants to see it working as a brand: on a neck label, a hang tag, or next to a way to buy online.

## Name first, logo later

Filing the words in standard characters protects the name in any style. Many brands add a logo filing once it's settled.

## Selling your own store

Clothing itself is class 25. If you also run a shop selling other brands, that's a separate service class, and an extra fee.

## Classes to look at

- [Class 25: Clothing](https://joinopenfile.com/trademark/classes/25)

## Questions

Can I file before I've sold anything?

Yes, on intent to use. You show real sales before it registers.

We're not a law firm or a tax adviser. This is general information, not advice for your situation.

## Protect your name

[File a trademark](https://joinopenfile.com/trademark/start)

$200 + USPTO fee. An attorney reviews and files it.