WPI Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, April 10, 2015, a trademark application was filed for WPI with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WPI trademark a serial number of 86593591. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, August 5, 2025. This trademark is owned by Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The WPI trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Houseware & Glass Products categories with the following description:

[ Decorative magnets ]

[ Bags, namely, backpacks; sack packs being drawstring bags used as backpacks; and pet leashes ]

[ Golf balls ]

[ Decals and Binders ]

[ Lapel Pins ]

Clothing, namely, shirts, t-shirts, shorts, athletic shirts, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, tank tops, and socks

[ Bed and lap blankets, throws, and cloth pennants ]

Coffee mugs, bottles sold empty, drinking glasses, drinking steins, and coasters not of paper and other than table linen
wpi

General Information


Serial Number86593591
Word MarkWPI
Filing DateFriday, April 10, 2015
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, August 5, 2025
Registration Number4851319
Registration DateTuesday, November 10, 2015
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 25, 2015

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the letters "WPI" between two horizontal lines above the head of a goat.
Goods and Services[ Decorative magnets ]
Goods and Services[ Bags, namely, backpacks; sack packs being drawstring bags used as backpacks; and pet leashes ]
Goods and Services[ Golf balls ]
Goods and Services[ Decals and Binders ]
Pseudo MarkWORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Goods and Services[ Lapel Pins ]
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, shirts, t-shirts, shorts, athletic shirts, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, tank tops, and socks
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ Bed and lap blankets, throws, and cloth pennants ]
Goods and ServicesCoffee mugs, bottles sold empty, drinking glasses, drinking steins, and coasters not of paper and other than table linen

Classification Information


International Class009 - 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 Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, October 4, 2021
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, June 20, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, June 20, 2014

International Class014 - 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 Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, October 4, 2021
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, June 1, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, June 1, 2013

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, October 4, 2021
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, May 14, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, May 14, 2012

International Class018 - 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 Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, October 4, 2021
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, August 27, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, August 27, 2012

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, October 4, 2021
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, January 16, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, January 16, 2013

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 20, 2015
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, August 10, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, August 10, 2012

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, October 4, 2021
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, July 7, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, July 7, 2014

International Class021 - 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 Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 20, 2015
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 11, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 11, 2012

Trademark Owner History


Party NameWorcester Polytechnic Institute
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWorcester, MA 016092280

Party NameWorcester Polytechnic Institute
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWorcester, MA 016092280

Party NameWorcester Polytechnic Institute
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWorcester, MA 016092280

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, April 14, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, June 12, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, April 20, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, April 21, 2015NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 17, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 17, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, June 17, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, July 1, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 5, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, June 15, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, June 15, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, June 15, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, July 18, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Saturday, July 18, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, August 25, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 10, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, November 10, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 22, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, October 4, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 18, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 25, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, October 4, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, October 4, 2021REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Sunday, November 10, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 5, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, August 5, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, August 5, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 5, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED