NC STATE Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Monday, February 9, 2026, a trademark application was filed for NC STATE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the NC STATE trademark a serial number of 99642563. The federal status of this trademark filing is NEW APPLICATION - RECORD INITIALIZED NOT ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER as of Monday, February 9, 2026. This trademark is owned by North Carolina State University. The NC STATE trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:
Backpacks; Tote bags; Purses and wallets; Umbrellas
Lap blankets; Blanket throws; Cloth flags; Banners and flags of textile; Pennants of textile
Beverageware; Drinkware; Cups; Shot glasses; Tumblers for use as drinking glasses; Insulating sleeve holders for beverage cans
Balls for sports; Stuffed and plush toys; Christmas tree ornaments; Golf bags; Flying discs
Key chains; Ornamental lapel pins; Tie pins; Jewellery
Providing collegiate athletic and sporting events; Organizing and conducting college sport competitions and athletic events; Arranging and conducting athletic events; Educating at universities or colleges
Decals; Stickers; Posters made of paper; Paper notebooks; Paper notepads; Printed postcards
Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts; Hoodies; Clothing jackets; Shirts; Shorts; Skirts; T-shirts; Hats; Visors being headwear; Polo shirts; Sweatpants; Beanies; Sweaters; Vests; Clothing jerseys; Sleepwear; Pants; Socks; Belts for clothing; Ties as clothing; Footwear
General Information
| Serial Number | 99642563 |
| Word Mark | NC STATE |
| Filing Date | Monday, February 9, 2026 |
| Status | 630 - NEW APPLICATION - RECORD INITIALIZED NOT ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Status Date | Monday, February 9, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Statements
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Backpacks; Tote bags; Purses and wallets; Umbrellas |
| Goods and Services | Lap blankets; Blanket throws; Cloth flags; Banners and flags of textile; Pennants of textile |
| Goods and Services | Beverageware; Drinkware; Cups; Shot glasses; Tumblers for use as drinking glasses; Insulating sleeve holders for beverage cans |
| Pseudo Mark | NORTH CAROLINA STATE |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of right-facing profile of the head of a wolf sticking out its tongue and wearing a cap with "NC STATE" on the front. |
| Goods and Services | Balls for sports; Stuffed and plush toys; Christmas tree ornaments; Golf bags; Flying discs |
| Goods and Services | Key chains; Ornamental lapel pins; Tie pins; Jewellery |
| Goods and Services | Providing collegiate athletic and sporting events; Organizing and conducting college sport competitions and athletic events; Arranging and conducting athletic events; Educating at universities or colleges |
| Goods and Services | Decals; Stickers; Posters made of paper; Paper notebooks; Paper notepads; Printed postcards |
| Goods and Services | Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts; Hoodies; Clothing jackets; Shirts; Shorts; Skirts; T-shirts; Hats; Visors being headwear; Polo shirts; Sweatpants; Beanies; Sweaters; Vests; Clothing jerseys; Sleepwear; Pants; Socks; Belts for clothing; Ties as clothing; Footwear |
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, February 9, 2026 |
| Primary Code | 014 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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, February 9, 2026 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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, February 9, 2026 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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, February 9, 2026 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers. |
| US Class Codes | 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, February 9, 2026 |
| Primary Code | 024 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, February 9, 2026 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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, February 9, 2026 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, February 9, 2026 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | North Carolina State University |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 60 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | Raleigh, NC 27695
US |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, February 9, 2026 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, February 9, 2026 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
