LIGAND Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, January 12, 2024, a trademark application was filed for LIGAND with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the LIGAND trademark a serial number of 98976869. The federal status of this trademark filing is PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION as of Friday, October 24, 2025. This trademark is owned by Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated. The LIGAND trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Personal and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Licensing of pharmaceutical products

Pharmaceutical research and development
ligand

General Information


Serial Number98976869
Word MarkLIGAND
Filing DateFriday, January 12, 2024
Status686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Status DateFriday, October 24, 2025
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 24, 2024

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesLicensing of pharmaceutical products
Goods and ServicesPharmaceutical research and development
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the word "LIGAND" centered on a rectangular background with the background having a rectangular outline.

Classification Information


International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, January 12, 2024
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 11, 2023
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 11, 2023

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, January 12, 2024
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 11, 2023
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 11, 2023

Trademark Owner History


Party NameLigand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJupiter, FL 33458

Party NameLigand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSan Diego, CA 92121

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, January 12, 2024NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Sunday, May 5, 2024NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Sunday, May 5, 2024NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 7, 2024ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, August 15, 2024APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, September 4, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 24, 2024PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, September 24, 2024OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 19, 2024NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, May 14, 2025TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 26, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 26, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, August 26, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 26, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, August 26, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 30, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, May 14, 2025DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Friday, October 24, 2025DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, May 14, 2025NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED
Friday, October 24, 20251(B) BASIS DELETED; PROCEED TO REGISTRATION