Trademark Class 41: Education, Training, and Entertainment Services

Thinking of trademarking your educational or entertainment brand? Start here.

Updated April 2025

What Is Trademark Class 41?

If your business involves educating, training, entertaining, or hosting events, Trademark Class 41 is likely where your service belongs. This class covers services like teaching, tutoring, physical training, performing arts, live events, and entertainment production. It applies to everything from online courses and language schools to music festivals and film studios.

Whether you're launching a new educational platform or running a gym, trademark protection under Class 41 helps secure your brand identity.

Common Services Covered by Class 41

Here’s a closer look at services that typically fall under Class 41:

• Education & Training:

  • Online courses and educational platforms

  • Tutoring, coaching, and exam prep

  • Vocational training and workshops

  • Religious instruction

  • Nursery schools and boarding schools

  • Animal training services

• Entertainment:

  • Theaters and live performance venues

  • Movie production and editing

  • DJs, nightclubs, and party planning

  • Amusement parks and circuses

  • Museums and cultural exhibitions

  • Casinos and gambling services

• Sports & Fitness:

  • Sports camps and coaching

  • Personal training

  • Organizing athletic competitions

  • Rental of sports equipment (except vehicles)

  • Health clubs and gym services

• Other Services:

  • Photography and video production

  • Translation and sign language interpretation

  • Language schools

  • Book publishing and electronic publishing

Not Covered by Class 41

Some services might seem like they belong here but actually fall into different trademark classes:

• Retail or eCommerce stores → Class 35

• Fundraising or charitable donations → Class 36

• Travel or tour planning → Class 39

• Web development or app hosting → Class 42

Getting the classification wrong could cost you time and fees — always double-check.

Related Classes Often Filed with Class 41

Many businesses offer overlapping services, so you may also want to consider these coordinated classes:

• Class 35 – Advertising and Business Services

• Class 38 – Telecommunications (e.g., podcasting or live streaming)

• Class 42 – Software or hosting platforms for e-learning

• Class 44 – Health and wellness services

If you’re not sure which classes you need, an attorney can help assess your brand’s full scope.

Examples of Trademarks in Class 41

Many recognizable brands have filed under Class 41, including:

• KUMON – tutoring and education

• NETFLIX – entertainment streaming

• ZUMBA – fitness training and certification programs

You can search for registered trademarks through the USPTO’s TESS database.

Trademark Filing Fees

The USPTO charges a filing fee per class, so if you’re registering a name under Class 41 and Class 35, you’ll pay for both.

You’ll also need to submit a specimen—proof that you’re using the name in commerce. For services, this could be a website, brochure, social media ad, or even a screenshot showing your business name and a clear reference to the services you provide.

What Makes a Good Specimen for Class 41?

A proper specimen for Class 41 services must show your trademark in connection with your actual service offering.

✅ Acceptable examples:

• Screenshots of your website promoting your services

• Ads or flyers with your business name and service description

• Brochures, business cards, or invoices that mention the trademark and your services

• Press releases published online

🚫 Unacceptable examples:

• Just the logo with no context

• Press releases not publicly distributed

• Internal documents with no reference to services

Get Help with Your Class 41 Trademark

Whether you run a fitness brand, an edtech platform, or a production company, securing your trademark in the right class is crucial. We can help make sure your brand is protected from day one.

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