Trademark Class 42: Technology Services
Scientific and technological services, industrial analysis, software design and development, SaaS, cloud computing, and AI services.
What does Class 42 cover?
Trademark Class 42 is one of the 11 services classes in the Nice Classification system used internationally for trademark registration. This class covers technology services.
Scientific and technological services, industrial analysis, software design and development, SaaS, cloud computing, and AI services.
Examples of services in Class 42
- SaaS platforms
- Software development
- Cloud computing
- AI services
- Web design
Notable UK Trademarks in Class 42
These well-known brands have trademark registrations in Class 42 with the UK Intellectual Property Office, illustrating the range of services this class protects.
DEEPMIND
DeepMind has been registered in the UK for scientific research and software development services since the company was founded in London in 2010 by Demis Hassabis, Shane Legg, and Mustafa Suleyman. Google acquired DeepMi…
Read full case study →RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATION
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has been registered in the UK for educational technology services and software development since its establishment in Cambridge. While the hardware brand is registered in Class 9, the Foundati…
Read full case study →SOPHOS
Sophos has been registered in the UK for cybersecurity and technological services since the company was founded in Abingdon, Oxfordshire in 1985. The brand became one of Europe's leading cybersecurity companies, speciali…
Read full case study →ADOBE
ADOBE adds a design, software and creative-technology angle to Class 42 that broadens the page beyond enterprise infrastructure alone. The brand is instantly recognisable and tied to digital creation tools.
Read full case study →MICROSOFT
MICROSOFT is a natural Class 42 inclusion because the mark is strongly associated with software development, cloud services and technical platforms. It gives the page immediate authority in one of the most commercially i…
Read full case study →OPENAI
OPENAI is notable because it gives Class 42 a current AI and advanced software-services dimension. The mark is heavily discussed and strongly associated with cutting-edge technical services.
Read full case study →AMAZON
Amazon Web Services (AWS), filed under the AMAZON and AWS trade marks in Class 42, is the world's largest cloud computing platform. The Class 42 registrations cover software-as-a-service, cloud infrastructure, and techno…
Read full case study →Who files trademarks in Class 42?
Common applicants include businesses in the tech & saas sector. If your products or services fall within technology services, 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 42
As of the latest UK IPO data sync, there are 407,740 trademark applications and registrations in Class 42. 231,012 are currently active (registered), while 176,728 are inactive (expired, withdrawn, refused, or otherwise no longer in force). This makes Class 42 one of the most popular classes in the Nice Classification system for UK filings.
Filing costs for Class 42
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 42 often also file in these classes for more comprehensive protection:
Tech & Software
Software, Mobile appsClass 35Business & Marketing
Advertising agencies, Retail storesClass 38Telecom
ISPs, BroadcastingFrequently Asked Questions
What is Trademark Class 42?
Trademark Class 42 covers technology services. Scientific and technological services, industrial analysis, software design and development, SaaS, cloud computing, and AI services.
What services are in Class 42?
Class 42 includes: SaaS platforms, Software development, Cloud computing, AI services, Web design. This is one of the 11 services classes in the Nice Classification system.
How many trademarks are registered in Class 42 in the UK?
There are 407,740 UK trademarks in Class 42, of which 231,012 are currently active and 176,728 are inactive.
How much does it cost to file in Class 42?
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.