UNIVERSAL Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Tuesday, March 15, 2005, a trademark application was filed for UNIVERSAL with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the UNIVERSAL trademark a serial number of 78587394. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, April 21, 2017. This trademark is owned by United Stationers Supply Co.. The UNIVERSAL trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Rubber Products, and Floor Covering Products categories with the following description:
Plastic films for packaging and shipping, plastic film for laminating
[ Computer cleaners, namely, canned pressurized air for dusting and cleaning purposes; ] disposable chemically treated wipes for cleaning computers and screens
Floor mats
Office supplies, namely, rubber bands, paper expanding files, index cards, staples, staplers, staple removers, paper clips, paper fasteners, office binders, report covers, paper reinforcements, index taps, adhesive tape for stationery purposes, tape dispensers, pushpins, thumbtacks, [ blotters, ] desk-top business card holders, paper clip holders, desktop organizers, drawer organizers; containers for office supplies made of paper, cardboard, or corrugated board; letter openers, paper name badges, name badge holders, clipboards, [ finger moisteners for adhesives, label printing machines, ] paper labels, paper hole punchers, correction fluid for documents, typewriter correction tape, glue sticks, erasers, pencil lead refills, pen ink refills, ink pads, ink stamps, document file holders, hanging file folders, paper file jackets, file pockets for document use, document file racks, pencil holders and cups, letter trays, desk drawer trays, pen holders, personal organizers, diaries, [ agendas...
[ Calculators, computer disks, computer mice, computer screen filters, mouse pads, wrist rests for computer users, voltage surge protectors, thermal transparencies, overhead projectors, film transparencies; blank video tapes, DVDs, CD-ROMs]
General Information
| Serial Number | 78587394 |
| Word Mark | UNIVERSAL |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, March 15, 2005 |
| Status | 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED |
| Status Date | Friday, April 21, 2017 |
| Registration Number | 3250457 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, June 12, 2007 |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, March 27, 2007 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Plastic films for packaging and shipping, plastic film for laminating |
| Goods and Services | [ Computer cleaners, namely, canned pressurized air for dusting and cleaning purposes; ] disposable chemically treated wipes for cleaning computers and screens |
| Goods and Services | Floor mats |
| Goods and Services | Office supplies, namely, rubber bands, paper expanding files, index cards, staples, staplers, staple removers, paper clips, paper fasteners, office binders, report covers, paper reinforcements, index taps, adhesive tape for stationery purposes, tape dispensers, pushpins, thumbtacks, [ blotters, ] desk-top business card holders, paper clip holders, desktop organizers, drawer organizers; containers for office supplies made of paper, cardboard, or corrugated board; letter openers, paper name badges, name badge holders, clipboards, [ finger moisteners for adhesives, label printing machines, ] paper labels, paper hole punchers, correction fluid for documents, typewriter correction tape, glue sticks, erasers, pencil lead refills, pen ink refills, ink pads, ink stamps, document file holders, hanging file folders, paper file jackets, file pockets for document use, document file racks, pencil holders and cups, letter trays, desk drawer trays, pen holders, personal organizers, diaries, [ agendas, ] telephone number books, telephone message pads, organizers for stationery use, bookends, paper, paper pads, paper pads with adhesives, flipchart paper, spiral notebooks, document divider tabs, envelopes, scratch pads, mailing and shipping envelopes, mailing and shipping labels, paper business forms, printed petty cash forms, calculator roll paper, thermal facsimile paper, plastic wrap for shipping and mailing purposes, cardboard boxes, drawing and drafting rulers, bulletin boards, cork bulletin boards, dry erase boards, document laminators for office use, paper shredders, paper or plastic trash bags for shredded paper |
| Goods and Services | [ Calculators, computer disks, computer mice, computer screen filters, mouse pads, wrist rests for computer users, voltage surge protectors, thermal transparencies, overhead projectors, film transparencies; blank video tapes, DVDs, CD-ROMs] |
Classification Information
| International Class | 003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, March 21, 2005 |
| Primary Code | 003 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, November 30, 1994 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, November 30, 1994 |
| International Class | 009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus. |
| US Class Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, July 13, 2013 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, June 30, 1993 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, June 30, 1993 |
| 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, March 21, 2005 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, January 31, 1872 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, January 31, 1872 |
| International Class | 017 - Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and goods made from these materials and not included in other classes; plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 005, 012, 013, 035, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, March 21, 2005 |
| Primary Code | 017 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, November 30, 1988 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, November 30, 1988 |
| International Class | 027 - Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile). |
| US Class Codes | 019, 020, 037, 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, March 21, 2005 |
| Primary Code | 027 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, November 30, 1993 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, November 30, 1993 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | S.P. RICHARDS CO. |
| Party Type | 32 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30339
US |
| Party Name | Essendant Co. |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Deerfield, IL 60015
US |
| Party Name | United Stationers Supply Co. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Deerfield, IL 600152559
US |
| Party Name | United Stationers Supply Co. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Deerfield, IL 600152559
US |
| Party Name | United Stationers Supply Co. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Deerfield, IL 600152559
US |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, March 21, 2005 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, October 4, 2005 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, October 11, 2005 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, October 11, 2005 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Monday, April 17, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 17, 2006 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, May 9, 2006 | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 30, 2006 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, May 31, 2006 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Monday, December 4, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Monday, January 8, 2007 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, November 29, 2006 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, January 8, 2007 | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED |
| Thursday, February 1, 2007 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, February 1, 2007 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, February 2, 2007 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Friday, February 2, 2007 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, February 2, 2007 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, March 7, 2007 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Tuesday, March 27, 2007 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, June 12, 2007 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, October 24, 2007 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Thursday, June 27, 2013 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Saturday, July 13, 2013 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Thursday, June 27, 2013 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED |
| Saturday, July 13, 2013 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Sunday, July 14, 2013 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Sunday, June 12, 2016 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 18, 2017 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Friday, April 21, 2017 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Friday, April 21, 2017 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Friday, April 21, 2017 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 6, 2019 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Thursday, April 25, 2019 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, April 25, 2019 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Thursday, September 19, 2019 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, September 19, 2019 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Friday, February 3, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Friday, February 3, 2023 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Friday, February 3, 2023 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Friday, February 3, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Friday, February 3, 2023 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |
| Friday, June 12, 2026 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
