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Is it possible to register a trademark in one class at first, and then register another class(es) later?

Written by Jan Buza

Co-founder of Trama

Yes. A new application covering the additional class can be filed at any time. It goes through its own full examination and opposition process independently of the original registration.

The key consideration is priority. The new application will carry a later filing date than the original. Any similar marks filed in the new class between the original filing date and the new application date will have priority over the new filing. If the additional class is important to the business, registering it at the same time as the original application is more secure than waiting.

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