KU Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, June 20, 1994, a trademark application was filed for KU with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the KU trademark a serial number of 74539928. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, August 5, 2016. This trademark is owned by UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, THE. The KU trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, and Clothing & Apparel Products categories with the following description:

printed awards, printed bank checks, printed cards, clipboards, decals, [ paper flags, ] pencils, pens, photograph albums, playing cards, postcards, prints, stickers and transfers

apparel, namely T-shirts, sweatshirts, sports shirts, replica athletic uniforms, shorts, sweaters, belts, gloves, handwarmers in the nature of mittens and gloves, hats, leather shoes, slippers, ties and visors

beverage containers, plastic coasters, coolers, glasses, plastic mugs, [ squirt bottles, ] non-precious metal tankards, [ plastic swizel sticks ] and thermal mugs

bag chairs, cushions, director's chairs, plastic flags, frames, furniture, [ mini-blinds for windows, ] pillows, plaques, non-metallic key chains, seats, [wooden artifact boxes] and wood signs
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General Information


Serial Number74539928
Word MarkKU
Filing DateMonday, June 20, 1994
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, August 5, 2016
Registration Number1975744
Registration DateTuesday, May 28, 1996
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 5, 1996

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark comprises the letters "KU" and a stylized design of a jayhawk.
Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateThe drawing is amended to appear as follows: PUBLISH CUT
Goods and Servicesprinted awards, printed bank checks, printed cards, clipboards, decals, [ paper flags, ] pencils, pens, photograph albums, playing cards, postcards, prints, stickers and transfers
Goods and Servicesapparel, namely T-shirts, sweatshirts, sports shirts, replica athletic uniforms, shorts, sweaters, belts, gloves, handwarmers in the nature of mittens and gloves, hats, leather shoes, slippers, ties and visors
Goods and Servicesbeverage containers, plastic coasters, coolers, glasses, plastic mugs, [ squirt bottles, ] non-precious metal tankards, [ plastic swizel sticks ] and thermal mugs
Goods and Servicesbag chairs, cushions, director's chairs, plastic flags, frames, furniture, [ mini-blinds for windows, ] pillows, plaques, non-metallic key chains, seats, [wooden artifact boxes] and wood signs

Classification Information


International Class016 - 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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, September 15, 1994
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, October 8, 1965
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 8, 1965

International Class020 - 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 Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, September 15, 1994
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 27, 1972
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 27, 1972

International Class021 - 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 Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, September 15, 1994
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1947
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1947

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, September 15, 1994
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, March 3, 1959
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, March 3, 1959

Trademark Owner History


Party NameUNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, THE
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressLawrence, KS 660451500

Party NameUNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, THE
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressLawrence, KS 660451500

Party NameUNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, THE
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressLawrence, KS 660451500

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, October 31, 1994NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, February 2, 1996NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, March 5, 1996PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, October 26, 1994ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, April 20, 1995CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, May 30, 1995NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, July 31, 1995CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, September 11, 1995NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, November 6, 1995EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Thursday, November 16, 1995APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 28, 1996REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, November 4, 2006ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Thursday, November 15, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Wednesday, December 26, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, April 28, 2006FAX RECEIVED
Friday, April 28, 2006REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Friday, April 28, 2006SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Friday, November 3, 2006ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, November 3, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, November 3, 2006REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, November 4, 2006AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Thursday, June 7, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, May 20, 2008TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, October 25, 2008NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, May 17, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, August 5, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, August 5, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, August 5, 2016REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, August 5, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 24, 2024NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, May 28, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED