Which classes are related to class 33?

Offices often treat class 32 (beer and soft drinks) and class 43 (restaurants and accommodation) as related. Wine and spirit marks clash with beer in class 32 and bars in class 43. Many countries also protect geographical indications, so place names are risky.

How much does it cost to add class 33 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 33?

For beer, use class 32. For non-alcoholic drinks, use class 32. For bar services, use class 43.

Class 33 trademark for wine and spirits

Short answer

Class 33 covers alcoholic beverages except beers: wine, spirits, liqueurs, cider and hard seltzer. You file in class 33 when you sell these goods under your brand; most offices charge an official fee per class.

Typical goods in class 33

wine
spirits
hard seltzer
cider

Official class heading, Nice Classification 12th edition

Alcoholic beverages, except beers; alcoholic preparations for making beverages.

Often filed in class 33 by mistake

Filing in the wrong class leaves your real products unprotected and still costs the class fee. These belong elsewhere.

Goods or services	Correct class
Beer	Class 32
Non-alcoholic drinks	Class 32
Bar services	Class 43

Typical conflicts for class 33 marks

Wine and spirit marks clash with beer in class 32 and bars in class 43. Many countries also protect geographical indications, so place names are risky.

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 33 and its neighbours, or order a clearance search before a launch.

Frequently asked questions

What does class 33 cover?: Class 33 covers alcoholic beverages except beers: wine, spirits, liqueurs, cider and hard seltzer.
Which classes are related to class 33?: Offices often treat class 32 (beer and soft drinks) and class 43 (restaurants and accommodation) as related. Wine and spirit marks clash with beer in class 32 and bars in class 43. Many countries also protect geographical indications, so place names are risky.
How much does it cost to add class 33 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 33?: For beer, use class 32. For non-alcoholic drinks, use class 32. For bar services, use class 43.

General information based on the Nice Classification, 12th edition, as of 2026. Offices decide the class of each item; this is not legal advice.

Typical goods in class 33

Often filed in class 33 by mistake

Typical conflicts for class 33 marks

Classes related to class 33

Frequently asked questions

Check your name in class 33