Who owns the PCGS trademark?

The PCGS trademark is owned by Collectors Universe, Inc..

What class is the PCGS trademark registered in?

The PCGS trademark is registered in Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery), Class 020 (Furniture, mirrors & non-metal containers), Class 041 (Education & entertainment services), Class 042 (Scientific, technology & SaaS services).

What is the serial number for PCGS?

The USPTO serial number for PCGS is 78532597.

What is the registration number for PCGS?

PCGS is registered under USPTO registration number 3122792.

PCGS - Owned by Collectors Universe, Inc. - (Class 016, Class 020, 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: Nov 30, 1996

First use in commerce: Nov 30, 1996

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: Jun 30, 2004

First use in commerce: Jun 30, 2004

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 041Education & entertainment services

US codes: 100, 101, 107

First use anywhere: Nov 30, 1997

First use in commerce: Nov 30, 1997

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

Class 042Scientific, technology & SaaS services

US codes: 100, 101

First use anywhere: Dec 31, 1986

First use in commerce: Dec 31, 1986

Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software.

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

44 events

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Oct 02, 2026

Code APRE

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

Oct 02, 2026

Code 89AG

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Oct 02, 2026

Code RNL2

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

Oct 02, 2026

Code NA89

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jul 23, 2026

Code E89R

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

Aug 01, 2025

Code REM2

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Mar 06, 2025

Code COAR

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Mar 06, 2025

Code CHAN

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Mar 06, 2025

Code REAP

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Mar 06, 2025

Code ARAA

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Mar 06, 2025

Code TCCA

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Sep 16, 2016

Code APRE

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

Sep 16, 2016

Code 89AG

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Sep 16, 2016

Code RNL1

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

Sep 16, 2016

Code NA89

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jun 23, 2016

Code E89R

NOTICE OF SUIT

Mar 11, 2014

Code NOSU

NOTICE OF SUIT

Feb 24, 2014

Code NOSU

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Aug 11, 2012

Code APRE

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

Aug 11, 2012

Code C15A

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - MAILED

Aug 11, 2012

Code NA85

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jul 25, 2012

Code TCCA

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Jul 25, 2012

Code E815

NOTICE OF SUIT

Jul 18, 2012

Code NOSU

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Aug 01, 2006

Code R.PR

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

May 09, 2006

Code PUBO

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Apr 19, 2006

Code NPUB

WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY

Mar 20, 2006

Code PBCR

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Sep 07, 2005

Code PREV

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Sep 02, 2005

Code ALIE

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED

Aug 30, 2005

Code CNEA

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

Aug 29, 2005

Code CNEA

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Aug 29, 2005

Code CNSA

WITHDRAWN BEFORE PUBLICATION

Aug 12, 2005

Code CWBP

PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN

Aug 12, 2005

Code ZZZX

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Aug 04, 2005

Code PREV

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Jul 29, 2005

Code ALIE

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED

Jul 25, 2005

Code CNEA

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED

Jul 22, 2005

Code CNEA

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

Jul 22, 2005

Code CNEA

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jul 22, 2005

Code CNSA

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

Jul 21, 2005

Code CNEA

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Jul 19, 2005

Code DOCK

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Dec 27, 2004

Code NWAP

Other Marks by Collectors Universe, Inc.

Additional USPTO filings from the same owner.

EAR

EARLY FIND

88818095

Collectors Universe, Inc.

REGISTERED

PAI

PAID TO GRADE

99121507

Collectors Universe, Inc.

REGISTERED

PCG

PCGS

78532598

Collectors Universe, Inc.

REGISTERED

FIR

FIRST STRIKE

78406455

Collectors Universe, Inc.

REGISTERED

Other Marks in Class 016 — Paper goods, books & stationery

Recently filed and registered marks in the same international class.

PCG

PCGS

78532598

Collectors Universe, Inc.

REGISTERED

PCG

PCGS

73694764

PROFESSIONAL COIN GRADING SERVICE, INC.

ABANDONED

PCG

PCGS ANCIENTS

99271687

Collectors Universe, Inc.

PENDING

PCG

PCGS ANCIENTS

99271690

Collectors Universe, Inc.

PENDING

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MOM

MOM APPROVED

99660798

REGISTERED

TUR

TURBOSPOT

88120117

REGISTERED

THI

THINK SAFETY, WORK SAFELY

86387846

REGISTERED

VOS

88120027

REGISTERED

PCGS

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