IU Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Wednesday, December 24, 2014, a trademark application was filed for IU with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the IU trademark a serial number of 86490056. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, June 3, 2026. This trademark is owned by The Trustees of Indiana University. The IU trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:
Household or kitchen utensils and containers, namely, ceramic steins, plates, serving trays, bakeware, cutting boards, decanters, [ cocktail shakers, ] decorative plates, lunch boxes, cake molds, ice cube molds, pitchers, salt shakers, [ commemorative plates, ] bottle openers, bottle stands, cleaning cloths, non-metal coin banks, tooth brushes, waste baskets, [ flower baskets, ] laundry baskets, picnic baskets sold empty, bird feeders; piggy banks; leather coasters; plastic coasters
Sporting goods and toys, namely, baseball bats, basketball goals, basketball backboards, billiard tables, dart boards, [ golf clubs, ] golf ball markers, golf club covers, golf tees, fishing lures, flying discs, carabineers, dog toys, [ dolls, ] swimming floats, fishing floats, bath toys; stuffed toy bears, plush toys, jigsaw puzzles, toy animals, balloons, board games, 3D puzzles, toy model train sets, Christmas tree ornaments, Christmas tree skirts; and balls, namely, baseballs, basketballs, billiard balls, [ bowling balls, ] footballs, playground balls, table tennis balls, and volleyballs; playing cards
Animal products, namely, animal clothing, animal collars, and animal leashes; and bags and cases, namely, backpacks, business and credit card cases, drawstring bags, duffel bags, tote bags, luggage tags, athletic bags, beach bags, book bags, carry-on bags, fanny packs, umbrellas, handbags, luggage, toiletry cases sold empty, and wallets
Jewelry, namely, bracelets, wrist watches, necklaces, rings, pins, lapel pins; tie tacks; money clips; [ sun dials; ] decorative boxes of precious metal; and clocks, namely, desk clocks, alarm clocks, and wall clocks
Household articles, furniture, and decorations, namely, chairs, desk chairs, seat cushions, tables, mirrors, non-metal novelty license plates, picture frames, and [ inflatable plastic signs, ] and plastic key chains [ ; non-metal hardware, namely, carabiners of plastic ]
Clothing, namely, polo shirts, sport shorts, jackets, vests, blazers, cardigans, coats, pants, jeans, leg warmers, leggings, shirts, dresses, pajamas, infant wear, cloth bibs, rainwear, caps, sun visors, athletic footwear, sandals, [ heels, ] gloves, headbands, ear muffs, aprons, bandanas, swimsuits, swim trunks, bathrobes, and belts
Paper, cardboard, and goods made from these materials, namely, business cards, note cards, baby books, children's activity books, wall calendars, [ announcement cards, printed invitations, ] paper banners, art prints, paper pennants, paper gift wrap, [ paper gift wrap bows, ] paper napkins, paper coasters, paper table cloths, paper table linens; and office requisites, namely, pen and pencil cases, desk sets, desk pads, dry erase writing boards, [ paper bags, ] bank checks, check book covers, credit cards without magnetic coating, and book ends; money clips
General Information
| Serial Number | 86490056 |
| Word Mark | IU |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, December 24, 2014 |
| Status | 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, June 3, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 4912172 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, March 8, 2016 |
| Mark Drawing | 5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, December 22, 2015 |
Trademark Statements
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Household or kitchen utensils and containers, namely, ceramic steins, plates, serving trays, bakeware, cutting boards, decanters, [ cocktail shakers, ] decorative plates, lunch boxes, cake molds, ice cube molds, pitchers, salt shakers, [ commemorative plates, ] bottle openers, bottle stands, cleaning cloths, non-metal coin banks, tooth brushes, waste baskets, [ flower baskets, ] laundry baskets, picnic baskets sold empty, bird feeders; piggy banks; leather coasters; plastic coasters |
| Goods and Services | Sporting goods and toys, namely, baseball bats, basketball goals, basketball backboards, billiard tables, dart boards, [ golf clubs, ] golf ball markers, golf club covers, golf tees, fishing lures, flying discs, carabineers, dog toys, [ dolls, ] swimming floats, fishing floats, bath toys; stuffed toy bears, plush toys, jigsaw puzzles, toy animals, balloons, board games, 3D puzzles, toy model train sets, Christmas tree ornaments, Christmas tree skirts; and balls, namely, baseballs, basketballs, billiard balls, [ bowling balls, ] footballs, playground balls, table tennis balls, and volleyballs; playing cards |
| Goods and Services | Animal products, namely, animal clothing, animal collars, and animal leashes; and bags and cases, namely, backpacks, business and credit card cases, drawstring bags, duffel bags, tote bags, luggage tags, athletic bags, beach bags, book bags, carry-on bags, fanny packs, umbrellas, handbags, luggage, toiletry cases sold empty, and wallets |
| Goods and Services | Jewelry, namely, bracelets, wrist watches, necklaces, rings, pins, lapel pins; tie tacks; money clips; [ sun dials; ] decorative boxes of precious metal; and clocks, namely, desk clocks, alarm clocks, and wall clocks |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the interlocking of the letters "I" and "U". |
| Goods and Services | Household articles, furniture, and decorations, namely, chairs, desk chairs, seat cushions, tables, mirrors, non-metal novelty license plates, picture frames, and [ inflatable plastic signs, ] and plastic key chains [ ; non-metal hardware, namely, carabiners of plastic ] |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, polo shirts, sport shorts, jackets, vests, blazers, cardigans, coats, pants, jeans, leg warmers, leggings, shirts, dresses, pajamas, infant wear, cloth bibs, rainwear, caps, sun visors, athletic footwear, sandals, [ heels, ] gloves, headbands, ear muffs, aprons, bandanas, swimsuits, swim trunks, bathrobes, and belts |
| Pseudo Mark | INDIANA UNIVERSITY |
| Goods and Services | Paper, cardboard, and goods made from these materials, namely, business cards, note cards, baby books, children's activity books, wall calendars, [ announcement cards, printed invitations, ] paper banners, art prints, paper pennants, paper gift wrap, [ paper gift wrap bows, ] paper napkins, paper coasters, paper table cloths, paper table linens; and office requisites, namely, pen and pencil cases, desk sets, desk pads, dry erase writing boards, [ paper bags, ] bank checks, check book covers, credit cards without magnetic coating, and book ends; money clips |
Classification Information
| International Class | 014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 027, 028, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, January 5, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 014 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, March 28, 2002 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, March 28, 2002 |
| International Class | 016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, January 5, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, March 28, 2002 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, March 28, 2002 |
| International Class | 018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 002, 003, 022, 041 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, January 5, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, March 28, 2002 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, March 28, 2002 |
| International Class | 020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, January 5, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 020 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, March 28, 2002 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, March 28, 2002 |
| International Class | 021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, January 5, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, March 28, 2002 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, March 28, 2002 |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, January 5, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, March 28, 2002 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, March 28, 2002 |
| International Class | 028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 023, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, January 5, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, March 28, 2002 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, March 28, 2002 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | The Trustees of Indiana University |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Bloomington, IN 47405
US |
| Party Name | The Trustees of Indiana University |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Bloomington, IN 47405
US |
| Party Name | The Trustees of Indiana University |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Bloomington, IN 47405
US |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Saturday, December 27, 2014 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, January 5, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, January 6, 2015 | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED |
| Saturday, March 28, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, March 31, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, March 31, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 31, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2015 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2015 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2015 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, September 17, 2015 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, October 20, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, October 28, 2015 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2015 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY |
| Tuesday, November 17, 2015 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Tuesday, November 17, 2015 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, November 17, 2015 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 17, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 17, 2015 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, November 17, 2015 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, November 18, 2015 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, December 2, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 22, 2015 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, December 22, 2015 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 8, 2016 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, January 22, 2019 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Wednesday, December 2, 2020 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Monday, March 8, 2021 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 8, 2022 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Monday, August 29, 2022 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Monday, August 29, 2022 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Monday, August 29, 2022 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Saturday, March 8, 2025 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 30, 2026 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Monday, June 1, 2026 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED |
