Who owns the PREFERENCE trademark?

The PREFERENCE trademark is owned by GPCP IP HOLDINGS LLC.

What class is the PREFERENCE trademark registered in?

The PREFERENCE trademark is registered in Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery).

What is the serial number for PREFERENCE?

The USPTO serial number for PREFERENCE is 74306761.

What is the registration number for PREFERENCE?

PREFERENCE is registered under USPTO registration number 1981320.

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PREFERENCE

REGISTERED

Serial: 74306761
Reg: 1981320
Filed: Aug 21, 1992
Owner: GPCP IP HOLDINGS LLC

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.

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 27, 1996

First use in commerce: Jan 27, 1996

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

Status History

69 events

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

Jun 18, 2025

Code REM2

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

Dec 18, 2023

Code REAP

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Dec 18, 2023

Code ARAA

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Dec 18, 2023

Code TCCA

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

May 10, 2023

Code COAR

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

May 10, 2023

Code REAP

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

May 10, 2023

Code ARAA

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

May 10, 2023

Code TCCA

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

May 10, 2023

Code CHAN

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

Jan 26, 2022

Code REAP

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Jan 26, 2022

Code ARAA

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS

Jan 26, 2022

Code EWAF

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jan 26, 2022

Code TCCA

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

May 14, 2020

Code REAP

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

May 14, 2020

Code ARAA

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

May 14, 2020

Code TCCA

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

May 11, 2020

Code COAR

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

May 11, 2020

Code REAP

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

May 11, 2020

Code ARAA

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

May 11, 2020

Code TCCA

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

May 11, 2020

Code CHAN

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Apr 01, 2020

Code COAR

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

Apr 01, 2020

Code REAP

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Apr 01, 2020

Code ARAA

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Apr 01, 2020

Code TCCA

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Apr 01, 2020

Code CHAN

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

Sep 18, 2019

Code REAP

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Sep 18, 2019

Code ARAA

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

Apr 15, 2019

Code REAP

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Apr 15, 2019

Code ARAA

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

Jan 10, 2018

Code ASGN

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

Sep 20, 2017

Code ASGN

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Feb 13, 2016

Code APRE

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

Feb 13, 2016

Code 89AG

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Feb 13, 2016

Code RNL2

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

Feb 13, 2016

Code NA89

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Dec 01, 2015

Code E89R

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

Jun 18, 2015

Code REM2

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

Sep 25, 2014

Code REAP

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Sep 25, 2014

Code ARAA

CASE FILE IN TICRS

Jun 11, 2007

Code CFIT

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Feb 07, 2007

Code ASCK

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

Sep 30, 2006

Code 89AG

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Sep 30, 2006

Code RNL1

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

Aug 30, 2006

Code PLGL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jun 13, 2006

Code E89R

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

Jun 13, 2006

Code 89AF

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

Aug 01, 2002

Code C15A

PAPER RECEIVED

Jun 11, 2002

Code MAIL

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

Jun 11, 2002

Code 815F

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jun 18, 1996

Code R.PR

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

May 02, 1996

Code DOCK

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

May 02, 1996

Code CNPR

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

Apr 26, 1996

Code SUPC

USE AMENDMENT FILED

Feb 12, 1996

Code IUAF

SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED

Oct 06, 1995

Code EX4G

SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED

Sep 13, 1995

Code EXT4

SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED

Apr 20, 1995

Code EX3G

SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED

Mar 13, 1995

Code EXT3

SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED

Oct 13, 1994

Code EX2G

SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED

Aug 29, 1994

Code EXT2

SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED

Apr 14, 1994

Code EX1G

SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED

Mar 01, 1994

Code EXT1

NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

Sep 14, 1993

Code NOAM

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Jan 26, 1993

Code PUBO

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Dec 28, 1992

Code NPUB

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Dec 26, 1992

Code NPUB

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Nov 06, 1992

Code CNSA

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Oct 23, 1992

Code DOCK

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