Who owns the KU trademark?

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

What class is the KU trademark registered in?

The KU trademark is registered in Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery), Class 020 (Furniture, mirrors & non-metal containers), Class 021 (Household utensils, cookware & glassware), Class 025 (Clothing, footwear & headgear).

What is the serial number for KU?

The USPTO serial number for KU is 74539928.

What is the registration number for KU?

KU is registered under USPTO registration number 1975744.

KU - Owned by UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, THE - (Class 016, Class 020, Class 021)

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: Oct 08, 1965

First use in commerce: Oct 08, 1965

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 020Furniture, mirrors & non-metal containers

US codes: 002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050

First use anywhere: Dec 27, 1972

First use in commerce: Dec 27, 1972

Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; containers, not of metal, for storage or transport; unworked or semi-worked bone, horn, whalebone or mother-of-pearl; shells; meerschaum; yellow amber.

Class 021Household utensils, cookware & glassware

US codes: 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050

First use anywhere: Nov 30, 1947

First use in commerce: Nov 30, 1947

Household or kitchen utensils and containers; cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons; combs and sponges; brushes, except paintbrushes; brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; unworked or semi-worked glass, except building glass; glassware, porcelain and earthenware.

Class 025Clothing, footwear & headgear

US codes: 022, 039

First use anywhere: Mar 03, 1959

First use in commerce: Mar 03, 1959

Clothing, footwear, headwear.

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

Filing Basis & Declarations

Filed as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 AcknowledgedTrademark

Status History

36 events

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Jul 17, 2026

Code APRE

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

Jul 17, 2026

Code 89AG

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Jul 17, 2026

Code RNL3

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

Jul 17, 2026

Code NA89

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

May 14, 2026

Code E89R

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

May 28, 2025

Code REM2

NOTICE OF SUIT

Sep 24, 2024

Code NOSU

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Aug 05, 2016

Code APRE

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

Aug 05, 2016

Code 89AG

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Aug 05, 2016

Code RNL2

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

Aug 05, 2016

Code NA89

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

May 17, 2016

Code E89R

NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED

Oct 25, 2008

Code MDSC

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

May 20, 2008

Code TCCA

CASE FILE IN TICRS

Jun 07, 2007

Code CFIT

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

Nov 04, 2006

Code PLGL

AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED

Nov 04, 2006

Code A7OK

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

Nov 03, 2006

Code PLGL

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

Nov 03, 2006

Code 89AG

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Nov 03, 2006

Code RNL1

SEC 7 REQUEST FILED

Apr 28, 2006

Code AMD7

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

Apr 28, 2006

Code 89AF

FAX RECEIVED

Apr 28, 2006

Code FAXX

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

Dec 26, 2001

Code C15A

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

Nov 15, 2001

Code 815F

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

May 28, 1996

Code R.PR

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Mar 05, 1996

Code PUBO

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Feb 02, 1996

Code NPUB

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Nov 16, 1995

Code CNSA

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED

Nov 06, 1995

Code CNEA

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

Sep 11, 1995

Code CNRT

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Jul 31, 1995

Code CRFA

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

May 30, 1995

Code CNRT

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Apr 20, 1995

Code CRFA

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

Oct 31, 1994

Code CNRT

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Oct 26, 1994

Code DOCK

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