Trademark Classes · Class 27
Trademark Class 27: Carpets, Rugs & Floor Coverings
Class 27 covers carpets, rugs, mats, and floor and wall coverings not of textile. Here is what it includes, what it excludes, and how to word it.
What is Trademark Class 27?
Class 27 is a goods class covering carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other floor coverings, and wall hangings and wall coverings not of textile. It is the floor and wall coverings class.
The theme is coverings for existing floors and walls. Note the boundary: textile wall hangings are Class 24, but non-textile wall coverings and floor coverings are Class 27. This page is part of our full guide to all 45 trademark classes, and to how protection works across jurisdictions in our overview of trademark law and protection.
Is Class 27 actually your class?
Work out whether your product or service genuinely sits in Class 27 before you file, because a wrong class protects the wrong thing.
Class 27 is likely your class if you make carpets, rugs, or floor coverings
Carpet and rug makers, flooring and floor-covering manufacturers, mat makers, and producers of non-textile wall coverings such as wallpaper. If your product is a floor or wall covering, Class 27 is very likely your class. Our trademark class search helps you check which classes fit before you file.
What Class 27 does NOT cover.
The most common Class 27 mistakes come from classifying by the wrong feature. These closely related items sit elsewhere:
Textile wall hangings are Class 24
Wall hangings of textile are Class 24. Class 27 covers non-textile wall and floor coverings.
Building floors are Class 19
Fixed non-metal flooring materials for building are Class 19; coverings laid on top are Class 27.
Examples of properly-worded Class 27 goods and services.
The Registry expects specific, standardised descriptions, not vague terms. Here are examples of clear, acceptable Class 27 wording:
| Instead of (vague) | Use (standardised) |
|---|---|
| “Carpet” | “Carpets” · “Rugs” |
| “Flooring” | “Floor coverings” · “Linoleum” |
| “Wallpaper” | “Wall coverings, not of textile” · “Wallpaper” |
Each entry is specific and standardised. These are illustrative examples of acceptable phrasing, not legal advice for your filing; your exact wording should be drawn from the current NICE Classification and tailored to what your business actually does. Wording is a common cause of objections whether you file in India, the United States, Argentina, or elsewhere. For filing across several countries at once, see our global registration guide.
Frequently asked questions
What does trademark Class 27 cover?
Class 27 covers carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other floor coverings, and non-textile wall hangings and wall coverings such as wallpaper. It is the floor and wall coverings class, covering materials laid over or applied to existing floors and walls. Textile wall hangings, by contrast, are Class 24.
Who should register a trademark in Class 27?
Carpet and rug makers, flooring and floor-covering manufacturers, mat makers, and producers of non-textile wall coverings such as wallpaper. If your product is a floor or wall covering, Class 27 is likely your class.
Is wallpaper in Class 27?
Yes. Wallpaper and other non-textile wall coverings are classified in Class 27, alongside carpets, rugs, and floor coverings. Textile wall hangings, however, are classified in Class 24, so the material of the wall covering determines its class.
What is the difference between Class 19 and Class 27?
Class 19 covers non-metallic building materials, including fixed flooring materials that form part of the building structure. Class 27 covers floor coverings such as carpets and rugs that are laid over an existing floor. The distinction is between building materials and coverings placed on top of them.
How should I word my Class 27 goods?
Use specific, standardised terms such as carpets, rugs, floor coverings, or wall coverings not of textile, rather than vague words like flooring. Draw wording from the current NICE Classification and tailor it to your products to reduce objection risk.
File Class 27 in the right country, worded right.
Whether you are protecting your brand in one market or several, we identify the classes you need and handle registration worldwide, worded to avoid an avoidable objection.
