What class is the PREFERRED trademark registered in?

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

What is the serial number for PREFERRED?

The USPTO serial number for PREFERRED is 76467707.

What is the registration number for PREFERRED?

PREFERRED is registered under USPTO registration number 3188441.

PREFERRED - Owned by JOHN MADDOX, TRUSTEE OF THE GENERAL MARKS TRUST U/D/T DATED DECEMBER 29, 2021 - (Class 016)

Q: Who owns the PREFERRED trademark?

The PREFERRED trademark is owned by JOHN MADDOX, TRUSTEE OF THE GENERAL MARKS TRUST U/D/T DATED DECEMBER 29, 2021.

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 31, 1994

First use in commerce: Jan 31, 1994

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.

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

48 events

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

Dec 26, 2025

Code REM2

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

Mar 23, 2022

Code ASGN

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Feb 06, 2017

Code APRE

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

Feb 06, 2017

Code 89AG

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Feb 06, 2017

Code RNL1

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

Feb 06, 2017

Code NA89

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Dec 02, 2016

Code E89R

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

Dec 26, 2015

Code REM2

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

Feb 17, 2012

Code NA85

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Feb 16, 2012

Code APRE

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

Feb 16, 2012

Code C15A

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Jan 06, 2012

Code E815

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Dec 26, 2006

Code R.PR

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Oct 10, 2006

Code PUBO

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Sep 20, 2006

Code NPUB

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Aug 18, 2006

Code ALIE

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Aug 18, 2006

Code PREV

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

Aug 15, 2006

Code XAEC

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Aug 15, 2006

Code CNSA

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

Aug 14, 2006

Code CNEA

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Aug 14, 2006

Code GNEA

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

Jun 21, 2006

Code XAEC

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

Jun 20, 2006

Code CNEA

PREVIOUS ACTION COUNT WITHDRAWN

Jun 20, 2006

Code ZZZY

PREVIOUS ACTION COUNT WITHDRAWN

Jun 20, 2006

Code ZZZY

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Jun 20, 2006

Code GNEA

ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND

May 08, 2006

Code MAB2

DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED

Nov 08, 2005

Code DMCC

PAPER RECEIVED

Oct 27, 2005

Code MAIL

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Sep 30, 2005

Code CNRT

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Sep 30, 2005

Code GNRT

AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED

Aug 18, 2005

Code ACEC

PAPER RECEIVED

Aug 05, 2005

Code MAIL

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Aug 05, 2005

Code CRFA

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jul 22, 2005

Code TCCA

FAX SENT

Jun 22, 2005

Code FAXX

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

May 12, 2005

Code CNRT

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

May 12, 2005

Code GNRT

PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED

Apr 18, 2005

Code PETG

TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED

Apr 18, 2005

Code PROA

ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND

Mar 31, 2005

Code MAB2

FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED

Feb 09, 2004

Code GNFR

PAPER RECEIVED

Nov 03, 2003

Code MAIL

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Nov 03, 2003

Code CRFA

FAX RECEIVED

Oct 30, 2003

Code FAXX

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Oct 30, 2003

Code CRFA

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

May 03, 2003

Code GNRT

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Apr 18, 2003

Code DOCK

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