Cosmetics & Skincare — Trademark Registration Guide for Japan
Trademark guide for cosmetics brands, skincare lines, and beauty product companies in Japan. Covers essential classes for protecting beauty product trademarks.
Essential Classes
1 class
Recommended Classes
2 classes
Min. Filing Cost
¥12,000~
Gov. fees only / 1 class
Essential Classes
These classes are the minimum requirement for Cosmetics & Skincare businesses in Japan.
Recommended Classes
Consider these classes as your business grows and expands.
Optional Classes
Consider these for future business expansion.
Trademark Filing Tips for Cosmetics & Skincare
- Class 3 covers cosmetics, skincare, perfumes, soaps, and beauty products. This is the core class for any beauty brand.
- Class 44 is needed if you also provide beauty treatment or skincare consultation services.
- If your products include medicated cosmetics (quasi-drugs), Class 5 may also be required.
Common Mistakes
- Assuming Class 3 covers beauty tools and applicators, which actually fall under Class 21 (brushes, sponges) or Class 8 (tweezers, scissors).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Class 3 and Class 5 for beauty products?
Class 3 covers general cosmetics and skincare products. Class 5 covers pharmaceutical and medicated products, including quasi-drug cosmetics with therapeutic claims approved by Japan's PMDA.
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