USPTO Trademark Classes Blog Series: Class 39 – Transportation and Storage Services
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Welcome back to our USPTO Trademark Classes Blog Series, where we break down each trademark class to help businesses properly categorize and protect their brands.
In this installment, we’re covering Trademark Class 39, which includes transportation, delivery, packaging, logistics, and storage services. If your business moves goods, delivers products, or handles warehousing, this class may be the right fit for your trademark.
If you’ve ever asked, “Can I trademark my shipping company’s name?” or “Does my moving or delivery service fall under Class 39?”, this guide will help clarify whether this classification is appropriate for your brand.
What is Trademark Class 39?
Trademark Class 39 includes services related to the transportation of goods and people, along with services that support logistics, storage, and packaging. This class is used by a wide range of businesses that manage movement, delivery, and storage, both physically and digitally (like digital document delivery).
Some examples of services that might fall under Trademark Class 39 include:
Freight and cargo transportation
Shipping and courier services
Package and parcel delivery
Moving services for homes or businesses
Warehouse storage and distribution
Vehicle rental or rideshare services
Logistics and supply chain coordination
Travel and passenger transportation
Packaging and gift wrapping services
If your business involves getting products or people from one place to another—or storing them along the way— Trademark Class 39 is likely the appropriate classification.
Why Trademark Class 39 Matters for Your Business
Registering a trademark under Class 39 helps protect your brand in the transportation and logistics industries, which often operate across states, countries, and borders. Here’s why filing in this class might be important:
Prevents brand confusion – Many businesses in this industry use similar words or imagery. A trademark helps ensure your company name is distinct and enforceable.
Protects your reputation across service regions – If you're expanding or franchising, a registered trademark makes it easier to protect your brand in new territories.
Strengthens trust with partners and customers – A trademark can signal that your company is established and credible—key in industries where reliability matters.
Supports business growth – Whether you're scaling operations, launching an app, or licensing your services, a registered trademark gives your brand added protection.
Examples of Trademarks in Class 39
Many transportation, logistics, and delivery companies have trademarks registered in Class 39. Here are a few examples:
These brands use trademarks to protect their logos, service names, delivery tools, and packaging identifiers.
Do You Need a Trademark Search Before Filing in Class 39?
Yes—a trademark search is highly recommended before filing in Class 39. Because this class includes many common service descriptions and industry terms, it’s important to ensure your proposed brand isn’t already in use or too close to another registered mark.
At Brand Diplomacy, we perform full trademark clearance searches to help you avoid conflicts and improve your chances of success at the USPTO.
How to Determine if Class 39 is Right for Your Trademark
If you’re unsure whether Trademark Class 39 is the correct category for your services, consider the following:
Does your business move goods, packages, or passengers?
If yes, Class 39 is likely the right fit.
Do you store or manage inventory for clients?
Warehousing and distribution services also fall under this class.
Do you offer delivery or fulfillment services—even via an app?
Whether manual or automated, last-mile or national, these are covered under Class 39.
Does your business also offer technology or goods alongside services?
In that case, you may need other classes too:
Class 9 for software or GPS tracking apps
Class 35 for logistics consulting or order fulfillment management
Class 12 for vehicles or transport equipment
Filing in multiple classes may be necessary for full coverage, especially in hybrid business models.
How Brand Diplomacy Can Help
At Brand Diplomacy, we help delivery startups, transportation companies, logistics providers, and travel services secure the trademarks they need to operate with confidence.
Whether you're launching a moving service, managing a fleet, or developing a new logistics app, we provide:
Trademark search and clearance to confirm brand name availability
Class selection guidance for proper filing
Application preparation and submission to the USPTO
Trademark monitoring and enforcement to protect your rights long-term
If you’re ready to protect your brand in Class 39, contact us today to get started.
What’s Next in Our Trademark Class Series?
Thank you for exploring Trademark Class 39: Transportation and Storage Services with us! Up next, we’ll cover Trademark Class 40: Treatment and Processing of Materials, where we’ll look at trademarks for manufacturing, custom production, and material transformation services.
Stay tuned as we continue guiding you through the USPTO trademark classes, helping you make informed decisions for your brand!
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