Who owns the KANSAS trademark?

The KANSAS trademark is owned by UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, THE.

What class is the KANSAS trademark registered in?

The KANSAS trademark is registered in Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery), Class 025 (Clothing, footwear & headgear), Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

What is the serial number for KANSAS?

The USPTO serial number for KANSAS is 75133893.

What is the registration number for KANSAS?

KANSAS is registered under USPTO registration number 2073857.

KANSAS - Owned by UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, THE - (Class 016, Class 025, Class 041)

What to file next

Section 9 renewal, filed with a Section 8 declaration

When: Due between the ninth and tenth anniversary of registration, then before each tenth anniversary after that.
Extensions and grace: A six-month grace period follows, with an added per-class fee.
If it is missed: A missed renewal cancels the registration, and there is no revival route for it.

How Section 9 renewal works

General information about USPTO practice, not legal advice. The register is the authority, and a filing that has not yet posted can change what is owed.

Full Goods & Services

Class 016Paper goods, books & stationery

US codes: 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050

First use anywhere: Jan 07, 1938

First use in commerce: Jan 07, 1938

Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks.

Class 025Clothing, footwear & headgear

US codes: 022, 039

First use anywhere: Jan 07, 1938

First use in commerce: Jan 07, 1938

Clothing, footwear, headwear.

Class 041Education & entertainment services

US codes: 100, 101, 107

First use anywhere: Jan 07, 1938

First use in commerce: Jan 07, 1938

Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedFiled as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 AcknowledgedTrademark

Status History

27 events

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Aug 30, 2026

Code APRE

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Aug 30, 2026

Code 89AG

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Aug 30, 2026

Code RNL3

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Aug 30, 2026

Code NA89

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jul 07, 2026

Code E89R

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Jun 24, 2026

Code REM2

NOTICE OF SUIT

Sep 24, 2024

Code NOSU

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Mar 30, 2017

Code APRE

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Mar 30, 2017

Code 89AG

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Mar 30, 2017

Code RNL2

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Mar 30, 2017

Code NA89

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Feb 02, 2017

Code E89R

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

May 20, 2008

Code TCCA

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Jul 24, 2007

Code 89AG

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Jul 24, 2007

Code RNL1

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

Jul 17, 2007

Code PLGL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jun 20, 2007

Code E89R

REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED

Jun 20, 2007

Code 89AF

CASE FILE IN TICRS

Dec 05, 2006

Code CFIT

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

Jul 16, 2003

Code C15A

PAPER RECEIVED

Apr 25, 2003

Code MAIL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED

Apr 25, 2003

Code 815F

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jun 24, 1997

Code R.PR

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Mar 04, 1997

Code PUBO

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Jan 31, 1997

Code NPUB

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Dec 27, 1996

Code CNSA

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Dec 13, 1996

Code DOCK

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