Leather Goods, Bags & Travel Luggage Trademark | Nice Class 18

In the fashion and leather goods market, brand equity is everything. Global icons such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Hermès demonstrate that a recognized emblem or brand name transforms raw leather into a high-margin luxury commodity. Without robust legal ownership of that identity, fashion ventures are highly vulnerable.

Businesses designing, importing, manufacturing, or retailing genuine leather, faux leather articles, travel bags, and personal accessories must secure registration under Nice Class 18.

What Does Nice Class 18 Cover?

Nice Class 18 encompasses leather, imitations of leather, luggage, carrying bags, and animal equipment:

• Bags and backpacks: women's handbags, tote bags, casual backpacks, duffel bags, briefcases, and messenger bags;
• Small leather accessories: pocket wallets, cardholders, coin purses, and leather key cases;
• Luggage and travel gear: rolling suitcases, travel trunks, overnight bags, and garment carriers;
• Belts and straps: leather shoulder straps, waist belts, and luggage straps;
• Umbrellas and walking sticks: rain umbrellas, parasols, and walking canes;
• Saddlery and pet accessories: pet leashes, collars, muzzles, harnesses, and horse tack;
• Raw and semi-worked materials: tanned hides, animal skins, and synthetic leather sheets.

Strategic Synergy: Class 18 and Class 25 Co-Filing

A frequent mistake made by fashion labels is protecting their name only under Class 25 (Clothing, footwear, and headgear), which is one of the common trademark registration mistakes. However, if your catalog includes tote bags, backpacks, or leather belts, those items fall strictly into Class 18. Competitors can exploit this oversight by legally securing your name for leather accessories, creating confusing market imitation.

Review what are the stages of trademark registration to protect all your product categories.

Submit your application details today to perform an availability search and secure your leather brand under Nice Class 18 with Patent Markazi: