What is the Trademark ID Manual?
The Trademark ID Manual generally provides a searchable listing of acceptable identifications of goods or services from which an applicant may choose in order to accurately identify the goods and/or services on or in connection with which the applicant uses, or has a bona fide intention to use, its mark in commerce. The entries of the ID Manual also provide guidance as to the appropriate classification of particular goods and services under the Nice Classification and U.S. Classification.
However, the ID Manual is not intended as an exhaustive list of goods and services for which an applicant may seek registration. No listing could include all possible identifications for the multitude of products and services for which marks may be registered. Therefore, a primary use of the ID Manual’s listings, in addition to indicating precise identifications that will generally be accepted, is to indicate by analogy and example the kinds of identifications that will be acceptable for goods and services not covered by the existing listings.
How should I use the Trademark ID Manual?
Use the Trademark ID Manual to identify the classes of goods or services relevant to your trademark to help target your research in the Trademark Search database. You should also review the coordinated classes listed here (expand the section "How classification can help you" and then expand "See coordinated classes") to identify related goods or services that should be researched.
Tips on how to search the Trademark ID manual: https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/guides-and-manuals/searching-trademark-id-manual