WD-40 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, April 12, 2012, a trademark application was filed for WD-40 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WD-40 trademark a serial number of 85596726. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, March 10, 2022. This trademark is owned by WD-40 Manufacturing Company. The WD-40 trademark is filed in the Paint Products and Lubricant & Fuel Products categories with the following description:

Lubricating and penetrating oils

Protective coatings for rust prevention and corrosion control; protective coatings for metal
wd-40

General Information


Serial Number85596726
Word MarkWD-40
Filing DateThursday, April 12, 2012
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, March 10, 2022
Registration Number4225792
Registration DateTuesday, October 16, 2012
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 31, 2012

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a yellow shield wrapped around the top third of a cylindrical can with the stylized letters "WD-40" appearing in blue inside the shield, with the background of the can colored blue and a red cap. The dotted outline of the cylindrical can and cap is intended to show the position of the mark and is not part of the mark. The color white appearing in the depiction of the can is not part of the mark but is merely intended to show the position of the mark on the packaging for the goods.
Goods and ServicesLubricating and penetrating oils
Section 2(f) Limitation Statementas to the packaging design
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) blue, yellow, red is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesProtective coatings for rust prevention and corrosion control; protective coatings for metal

Classification Information


International Class002 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordants; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists.
US Class Codes006, 011, 016
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, April 19, 2012
Primary Code002
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, June 30, 1963
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, June 30, 1963

International Class004 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting.
US Class Codes001, 006, 015
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, April 19, 2012
Primary Code004
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, June 30, 1963
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, June 30, 1963

Trademark Owner History


Party NameWD-40 Manufacturing Company
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSan Diego, CA 92131

Party NameWD-40 Manufacturing Company
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSan Diego, CA 92110

Party NameWD-40 Manufacturing Company
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSan Diego, CA 92110

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, May 16, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, April 17, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, April 19, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, April 20, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Thursday, May 17, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, May 17, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, May 17, 2012NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, May 17, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, June 4, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, June 21, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, June 21, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Saturday, June 23, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, July 11, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 31, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 31, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 16, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, October 16, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, October 19, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, April 6, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, November 13, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, November 16, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, November 16, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, April 6, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Saturday, October 16, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, October 21, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, March 10, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, March 10, 2022REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, March 10, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, May 10, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, May 10, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, May 10, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, May 10, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, May 10, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, May 10, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Thursday, March 10, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED