Trademark Class 45: Legal & Security Services
Legal services, security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals, personal and social services rendered by others.
What does Class 45 cover?
Trademark Class 45 is one of the 11 services classes in the Nice Classification system used internationally for trademark registration. This class covers legal & security services.
Legal services, security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals, personal and social services rendered by others.
Examples of services in Class 45
- IP attorneys
- Security services
- Licensing
- Private investigation
Notable UK Trademarks in Class 45
These well-known brands have trademark registrations in Class 45 with the UK Intellectual Property Office, illustrating the range of services this class protects.
LINKLATERS
Linklaters has been registered in the UK for legal services since the firm's origins in 1838. As one of the 'Magic Circle' of elite London law firms, Linklaters' trademark represents the apex of the British corporate leg…
Read full case study →SECURITAS
Securitas has been registered in the UK for security services since the Swedish company expanded into the British market. The brand became one of the most recognised security services trademarks in the UK through its acq…
Read full case study →G4S
G4S was registered in the UK for security services, becoming the world's largest security company by revenue. The brand gained notoriety when it failed to provide sufficient security guards for the London 2012 Olympic Ga…
Read full case study →MATCH.COM
MATCH.COM is notable because it adds another major relationship and introduction-services mark to Class 45 with long-running brand recognition. The name is straightforward, memorable and commercially significant.
Read full case study →TINDER
TINDER is a very strong Class 45 example because it maps neatly onto social-introduction services in a way users instantly understand. The mark is globally famous and makes the class feel modern rather than purely legali…
Read full case study →Who files trademarks in Class 45?
Common applicants include businesses in the legal & ip sector. If your products or services fall within legal & security 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 45
As of the latest UK IPO data sync, there are 86,631 trademark applications and registrations in Class 45. 50,762 are currently active (registered), while 35,869 are inactive (expired, withdrawn, refused, or otherwise no longer in force). This makes Class 45 one of the moderately popular classes in the Nice Classification system for UK filings.
Filing costs for Class 45
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 45 often also file in these classes for more comprehensive protection:
Business & Marketing
Advertising agencies, Retail storesClass 36Finance & Insurance
Banking, InsuranceClass 42Tech & SaaS
SaaS platforms, Software developmentFrequently Asked Questions
What is Trademark Class 45?
Trademark Class 45 covers legal & security services. Legal services, security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals, personal and social services rendered by others.
What services are in Class 45?
Class 45 includes: IP attorneys, Security services, Licensing, Private investigation. This is one of the 11 services classes in the Nice Classification system.
How many trademarks are registered in Class 45 in the UK?
There are 86,631 UK trademarks in Class 45, of which 50,762 are currently active and 35,869 are inactive.
How much does it cost to file in Class 45?
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.