Trademark Classes · Class 29
Trademark Class 29: Processed & Preserved Foods, Dairy, Meat
Class 29 covers meat, fish, poultry, dairy, oils, and processed and preserved foods. Here is what it includes, what it excludes, and how to word it.
What is Trademark Class 29?
Class 29 is a goods class covering meat, fish, poultry and game, preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables, eggs, milk and dairy products, and edible oils and fats. It is the class for processed and preserved foods of animal origin and processed produce.
The theme is processed and preserved foods, largely of animal origin plus processed fruit and veg. It sits alongside Class 30 (staples, bakery, prepared flour and rice dishes) and Class 31 (raw, unprocessed produce), and the boundaries are a common source of confusion. 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 29 actually your class?
Work out whether your product or service genuinely sits in Class 29 before you file, because a wrong class protects the wrong thing.
Class 29 is likely your class if you make processed foods, dairy, meat, or preserves
Food producers making meat, fish, and poultry products, dairy brands, makers of preserved, frozen, or processed fruit and vegetables, and producers of edible oils and processed snacks based on these. If your product is a processed or preserved food of this kind, Class 29 is very likely your class. Our trademark class search helps you check which classes fit before you file.
What Class 29 does NOT cover.
The most common Class 29 mistakes come from classifying by the wrong feature. These closely related items sit elsewhere:
Staples and bakery are Class 30
Coffee, rice, flour, bread, and prepared flour-based dishes are Class 30. Class 29 is meat, dairy, and preserved produce.
Fresh, unprocessed produce is Class 31
Raw fruit and vegetables and live animals are Class 31; processed ones are Class 29.
Beverages are Class 32
Drinks are generally Class 32; milk is an exception treated as Class 29.
Examples of properly-worded Class 29 goods and services.
The Registry expects specific, standardised descriptions, not vague terms. Here are examples of clear, acceptable Class 29 wording:
| Instead of (vague) | Use (standardised) |
|---|---|
| “Food” | “Preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables” · “Processed [specify]” |
| “Dairy” | “Milk and milk products” · “Dairy products” |
| “Snacks” | “Snack foods based on [nuts/fruit/vegetables]” |
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 29 cover?
Class 29 covers meat, fish, poultry and game, preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables, eggs, milk and dairy products, and edible oils and fats. It is the class for processed and preserved foods, largely of animal origin, plus processed produce. Staple foods, bakery, coffee and prepared flour-based dishes are Class 30, and fresh unprocessed produce is Class 31.
Who should register a trademark in Class 29?
Food producers making meat, fish, and poultry products, dairy brands, makers of preserved, frozen, or processed fruit and vegetables, edible-oil producers, and makers of snacks based on these foods. If your product is a processed or preserved food of this kind, Class 29 is likely your class.
What is the difference between Class 29 and Class 30?
Class 29 covers meat, fish, dairy, edible oils, and preserved or processed fruit and vegetables. Class 30 covers staples and pantry goods, coffee, tea, sugar, rice, flour, bread, and prepared dishes based on these, along with sauces and spices. Broadly, animal-origin and preserved produce are Class 29, while grain, bakery, and store-cupboard staples are Class 30. Many food brands need both.
Is milk in Class 29 or Class 32?
Milk and milk products are classified in Class 29, not Class 32, even though most beverages are Class 32. Milk is treated as a dairy product rather than a general beverage. Plant-based milk substitutes may be classified differently depending on their base, so their wording needs care.
How should I word my Class 29 goods?
Use specific, standardised terms such as milk and milk products, preserved fruits and vegetables, or processed meat, rather than the bare word food. Draw wording from the current NICE Classification and tailor it to your products, since food descriptions frequently attract objections when too vague.
File Class 29 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.
