SUPERMAN Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, September 18, 1979, a trademark application was filed for SUPERMAN with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SUPERMAN trademark a serial number of 73231898. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, January 20, 2023. This trademark is owned by DC Comics Inc.. The SUPERMAN trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

Books Concerning Memorabilia Relating to Fictional Characters, Children's Books, Coloring Books, Puzzle Books, [ Poster Books, Nonfiction Books Regarding the Production of Motion Pictures and Television Programs, ] Greeting Cards, Notepads and Posters, Paper Napkins, Paper Tablecloths, Calendars, [ Pencil Sharpeners, ] Cardboard Center Pieces [, and Writing Slates ]
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General Information


Serial Number73231898
Word MarkSUPERMAN
Filing DateTuesday, September 18, 1979
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, January 20, 2023
Registration Number1200394
Registration DateTuesday, July 6, 1982
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 13, 1982

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesBooks Concerning Memorabilia Relating to Fictional Characters, Children's Books, Coloring Books, Puzzle Books, [ Poster Books, Nonfiction Books Regarding the Production of Motion Pictures and Television Programs, ] Greeting Cards, Notepads and Posters, Paper Napkins, Paper Tablecloths, Calendars, [ Pencil Sharpeners, ] Cardboard Center Pieces [, and Writing Slates ]

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 DateTuesday, July 6, 1982
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1936
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1936

Trademark Owner History


Party NameDC COMICS
Party Type42 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type02 - Partnership
AddressBurbank, CA 91505

Party NameDC COMICS
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type02 - Partnership
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10019

Party NameDC Comics Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10019

Party NameDC Comics Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10019

Party NameDC Comics Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10019

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, April 13, 1982PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 6, 1982REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, July 30, 1988REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, January 28, 1988REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Wednesday, July 3, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, May 29, 2008NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, June 13, 2008NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, June 13, 2008NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, January 11, 2011NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, March 11, 2011NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, July 18, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 3, 2002REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, October 10, 2002POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Wednesday, October 23, 2002RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 9
Friday, November 1, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, November 1, 2002REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, March 27, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, November 9, 2012NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, December 17, 2012NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, January 22, 2013NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, January 24, 2013NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, February 6, 2013NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, February 27, 2013NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, July 25, 2013NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, November 25, 2013NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, March 24, 2014NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, May 6, 2014NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, June 19, 2014NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, August 6, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, August 13, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, November 17, 2014NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, July 27, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, July 27, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, July 27, 2012REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, July 27, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - MAILED
Wednesday, December 19, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 19, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, July 6, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, January 20, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, July 6, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, January 20, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, January 20, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, January 20, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED