Trademark Class 1: Chemicals
Chemical products for industrial, scientific, and agricultural use. Includes adhesives, fertilisers, fire-extinguishing compositions, and unprocessed plastics and resins.
What does Class 1 cover?
Trademark Class 1 is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification system used internationally for trademark registration. This class covers chemicals.
Chemical products for industrial, scientific, and agricultural use. Includes adhesives, fertilisers, fire-extinguishing compositions, and unprocessed plastics and resins.
Examples of products in Class 1
- Industrial adhesives
- Fertilisers
- Photographic chemicals
- Unprocessed resins
Notable UK Trademarks in Class 1
These well-known brands have trademark registrations in Class 1 with the UK Intellectual Property Office, illustrating the range of products this class protects.
DULUX (ICI/AkzoNobel)
Originally an ICI brand, DULUX has been registered in the UK across multiple classes including Class 1 for chemical preparations used in paints. ICI registered the mark in the mid-twentieth century, and it became synonym…
Read full case study →KODAK
Kodak registered its mark in the UK in the late nineteenth century for photographic chemicals and processing preparations, core Class 1 goods at the time. George Eastman coined the word 'Kodak' in 1888 specifically becau…
Read full case study →POLYFILLA
Polyfilla was first registered in the UK in the 1950s for chemical filling compounds. Originally manufactured by Polycell Products Ltd, the brand became so dominant in the UK market that 'polyfilla' entered common usage …
Read full case study →BORAX
BORAX has unusual longevity and cultural recognition for a Class 1 example, making it more memorable than many chemical marks. The name is tied to industrial and household chemical use and has a long commercial story beh…
Read full case study →MIRACLE-GRO
MIRACLE-GRO is one of the clearest consumer-facing names linked to Class 1 because the brand is strongly associated with plant food, fertilisers and gardening chemicals. It brings immediate recognisability to a class tha…
Read full case study →ROUNDUP
ROUNDUP is notable because it is one of the most discussed chemical brands in modern agriculture and home weed control. The name carries genuine legal and commercial interest, which makes it stronger than a generic indus…
Read full case study →Who files trademarks in Class 1?
Common applicants include businesses in the industrial chemicals sector. If your products or services fall within chemicals, you should consider filing in this class. Many brands also file in related classes for broader protection.
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UK Trademark Statistics for Class 1
As of the latest UK IPO data sync, there are 109,103 trademark applications and registrations in Class 1. 62,603 are currently active (registered), while 46,500 are inactive (expired, withdrawn, refused, or otherwise no longer in force). This makes Class 1 one of the most popular classes in the Nice Classification system for UK filings.
Filing costs for Class 1
UK IPO
£205 first classEUIPO
€850 first classUSPTO
$250–$350 per classUse our Filing Cost Calculator for a detailed estimate based on your specific requirements.
Related trademark classes
Brands filing in Class 1 often also file in these classes for more comprehensive protection:
Pharma & Health
Medicines, VitaminsClass 17Rubber & Plastics
Insulation materials, Plastic sheetsClass 42Tech & SaaS
SaaS platforms, Software developmentFrequently Asked Questions
What is Trademark Class 1?
Trademark Class 1 covers chemicals. Chemical products for industrial, scientific, and agricultural use. Includes adhesives, fertilisers, fire-extinguishing compositions, and unprocessed plastics and resins.
What products are in Class 1?
Class 1 includes: Industrial adhesives, Fertilisers, Photographic chemicals, Unprocessed resins. This is one of the 34 goods classes in the Nice Classification system.
How many trademarks are registered in Class 1 in the UK?
There are 109,103 UK trademarks in Class 1, of which 62,603 are currently active and 46,500 are inactive.
How much does it cost to file in Class 1?
UK IPO: £205 for the first class. EUIPO: €850 for one class. USPTO: $250–$350 per class. Additional classes are discounted. Use our cost calculator for a precise estimate.