Class 2 trademark for paints and coatings
Short answer
Class 2 covers paints, varnishes, lacquers, rust preservatives, colorants, dyes and printing inks. It also includes metal foil and powder used for painting and decorating. You file in class 2 when you sell these goods under your brand; most offices charge an official fee per class.
Typical goods in class 2
- paints
- varnishes
- printing inks
- dyes
Official class heading, Nice Classification 12th edition
Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants, dyes; inks for printing, marking and engraving; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art.
Often filed in class 2 by mistake
Filing in the wrong class leaves your real products unprotected and still costs the class fee. These belong elsewhere.
Typical conflicts for class 2 marks
Paint brands often meet conflicts in class 1 (chemical preparations) and class 16 (artists' materials and printing products), and with painting and decorating services in class 37.
An office compares your mark with earlier marks for identical and related goods or services, not only within the same class. Run a trademark availability search to see the closest marks in class 2 and its neighbours, or order a clearance search before a launch.
Classes related to class 2
Frequently asked questions
- What does class 2 cover?
- Class 2 covers paints, varnishes, lacquers, rust preservatives, colorants, dyes and printing inks. It also includes metal foil and powder used for painting and decorating.
- Which classes are related to class 2?
- Offices often treat class 1 (chemicals) and class 16 (paper and printed matter) as related. Paint brands often meet conflicts in class 1 (chemical preparations) and class 16 (artists' materials and printing products), and with painting and decorating services in class 37.
- How much does it cost to add class 2 to an application?
- As of 2026 the USPTO charges 350 USD per class, the EUIPO includes the first class in its 850 EUR basic fee and charges 50 EUR for a second class and 150 EUR for each further class, and the UK IPO charges 50 GBP for each class after the first. Fees are paid to the office.
- What does not belong in class 2?
- For industrial chemicals and adhesives, use class 1. For paint brushes, use class 21. For painting services, use class 37.
General information based on the Nice Classification, 12th edition, as of 2026. Offices decide the class of each item; this is not legal advice.