WD-40 SPECIALIST Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, May 12, 2016, a trademark application was filed for WD-40 SPECIALIST with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WD-40 SPECIALIST trademark a serial number of 87035351. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Thursday, October 19, 2023. This trademark is owned by WD-40 Manufacturing Company. The WD-40 SPECIALIST trademark is filed in the Paint Products, Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, and Lubricant & Fuel Products categories with the following description:

All-purpose penetrating and lubricating oil

Cleaning preparation for use on metal and other surfaces; degreaser not used in manufacturing processes for use on metal surfaces

Protective coatings for rust prevention and corrosion control
wd-40 specialist

General Information


Serial Number87035351
Word MarkWD-40 SPECIALIST
Filing DateThursday, May 12, 2016
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateThursday, October 19, 2023
Registration Number5221248
Registration DateTuesday, June 13, 2017
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 28, 2017

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a yellow shield wrapped around the top fourth of a cylindrical can containing the word "WD-40" in blue, with the top two-thirds of the can having the background color black. Under the yellow shield is a grey rectangle with the word "SPECIALIST" in the color red. Under the rectangle is a cross-hair design with a circle divided into four parts, with the top half being in the black colored area and the bottom half being in the grey colored area. On the top of the can is a yellow cap. The dotted outline of the cylindrical can is intended to show the position of the mark and is not part of the mark.
Goods and ServicesAll-purpose penetrating and lubricating oil
Pseudo MarkWD-FORTY SPECIALIST
Goods and ServicesCleaning preparation for use on metal and other surfaces; degreaser not used in manufacturing processes for use on metal surfaces
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) yellow, blue, red, grey and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesProtective coatings for rust prevention and corrosion control

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 DateTuesday, May 17, 2016
Primary Code002
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 30, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 30, 2011

International Class003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.
US Class Codes001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 17, 2016
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 30, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 30, 2011

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 DateTuesday, May 17, 2016
Primary Code004
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 30, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 30, 2011

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
Thursday, October 19, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, October 19, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, October 19, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, April 19, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, June 13, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, April 6, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, April 6, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 13, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 28, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 28, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 8, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 15, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 14, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, February 13, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, February 13, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 8, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 8, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 8, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, February 7, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, February 6, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, February 6, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 6, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 6, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 6, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, August 29, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, May 18, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 17, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, May 16, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED