Help selecting categories for trademark classification

[snook]

Jurisdiction

Florida

Hello, I am trying to apply for a trademark and unfortunately I can not find a class of "goods and services" that fits my need. I am going to be selling marine gear and accessories. Specifically I want my mark to focus on boat accessories; from cup holders to tackle stations, electrical switch panels, batteries, battery chargers, etc.

I am confused because of their search results. Ex: there is "rods for fishing" and there is also "fishing rods"... so I need to apply for both categories just to cover fishing rods? At $250+ each it would cost me 100K to protect each and every category.

Thank you in advance for any help!

 

[army judge]

Trademark filings can, indeed, be expensive.
Which is why some smaller businesses don't file for such protection.
All I can suggest is to visit a trademarks or patents lawyer.
The initial consultation is normally offered gratis.

 

[adjusterjack]

I am confused because of their search results. Ex: there is "rods for fishing" and there is also "fishing rods"... so I need to apply for both categories just to cover fishing rods? At $250+ each it would cost me 100K to protect each and every category.

You're making this more complicated than it needs to be.

Check out Category 186 Merchandising - Subcategory 36 - Combined Services:

Class Schedule for Class 186 MERCHANDISING

If it was me, I'd go with that. But I'm not a trademark attorney so I don't give legal advice, I just make helpful comments. If you do anything based on my comments you do so at your own risk.

 

[army judge]

You're making this more complicated than it needs to be.


If it was me, I'd go with that. But I'm not a trademark attorney so I don't give legal advice, I just make helpful comments. If you do anything based on my comments you do so at your own risk.

Funny, that's the general disclaimer lawyers go with, too! LOL