NC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, January 9, 2012, a trademark application was filed for NC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the NC trademark a serial number of 85511527. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, July 6, 2023. This trademark is owned by The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The NC trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

Decals, note cards, notepads, note paper with adhesive on one side for attachment to surfaces

Golf balls, footballs, golf head covers, basketballs, soccer balls

Drinking glasses, travel coffee mugs, wine glasses, pilsner glasses, shot glasses, and dishware, namely, chip and dip set

Shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, headbands, wrist bands, sports bras, sweat pants, cheerleader outfits, headwear, shorts, outerwear, hockey jerseys, baseball jerseys, football jerseys
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General Information


Serial Number85511527
Word MarkNC
Filing DateMonday, January 9, 2012
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, July 6, 2023
Registration Number4157952
Registration DateTuesday, June 12, 2012
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 27, 2012

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesDecals, note cards, notepads, note paper with adhesive on one side for attachment to surfaces
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the interlocking letters "N" and "C" in a stylized format.
Goods and ServicesGolf balls, footballs, golf head covers, basketballs, soccer balls
Pseudo MarkNORTH CAROLINA
Goods and ServicesDrinking glasses, travel coffee mugs, wine glasses, pilsner glasses, shot glasses, and dishware, namely, chip and dip set
Goods and ServicesShirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, headbands, wrist bands, sports bras, sweat pants, cheerleader outfits, headwear, shorts, outerwear, hockey jerseys, baseball jerseys, football jerseys

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, January 12, 2012
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1981

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, January 12, 2012
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1981

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 12, 2012
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1981

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 12, 2012
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1981

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressChapel Hill, NC 27599
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Party NameThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressChapel Hill, NC 27599
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Party NameThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressChapel Hill, NC 27599
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Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, January 12, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, January 12, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, January 13, 2012NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED
Wednesday, February 1, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, February 3, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, February 3, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, February 3, 2012NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, February 3, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, February 3, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 21, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, February 22, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, March 7, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 27, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 27, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 12, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 12, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 22, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 6, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 6, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, June 6, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, June 12, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, December 12, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, July 6, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, July 6, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, July 6, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, July 6, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, May 14, 2026NOTICE OF SUIT