What is the difference between goods and services?
Goods refer to products such as t-shirts or paintbrushes, while services are activities performed for the benefit of someone else, like bicycle rental services or catering. Distinguishing between goods and services can sometimes be confusing. Consider whether your customers are paying for a specific product or for a particular activity.
If your customers are paying for a product, like a hammer or binoculars, then you are dealing with goods. On the other hand, if your customers are paying for a specific activity, such as teaching or bicycle rental, then you are providing services. In an application, you can list both goods and services. It is essential to specify the specific goods or services for which you want to register your mark. If you are filing based on the current use of your trademark, you must be using the mark in commerce for all the listed goods or services. If you are filing based on an intent to use the trademark in the future, you must have a good faith or bona fide intent to use the mark for all the goods or services listed.
Goods and services are categorized into International Classes, and each class requires a separate filing fee with the government. Brandme simplifies the process, and you can click here to get started with your trademark application.