Who owns the THE DARK KNIGHT trademark?

The THE DARK KNIGHT trademark is owned by DC COMICS.

What class is the THE DARK KNIGHT trademark registered in?

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

What is the serial number for THE DARK KNIGHT?

The USPTO serial number for THE DARK KNIGHT is 73615452.

What is the registration number for THE DARK KNIGHT?

THE DARK KNIGHT is registered under USPTO registration number 1458274.

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THE DARK KNIGHT

SN 73615452·Reg 1458274·Filed Aug 18, 1986

Owner DC COMICS

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.

THE DARK KNIGHT (Serial No. 73615452), Registration No. 1458274, is a registered US trademark filed on Aug 18, 1986 by DC COMICS. This trademark covers Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery).

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THE DARK KNIGHT (Reg. #1458274) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, DC COMICS, since 1986. The mark covers Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery). Goods and services include Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furnitu.... The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Aug 18, 1986

SERIAL

73615452

REG#

1458274

REGISTERED

Sep 22, 1987

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateAug 18, 1986

Serial Number73615452

Registration No.1458274

Registration DateSep 22, 1987

Status DateOct 11, 2017

Published for OppositionJun 30, 1987

Filing Basis & Declarations

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

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 016Paper goods, books & stationery

US codes: 038

First use anywhere: Feb 25, 1986

First use in commerce: Feb 25, 1986

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

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Status History

41 events

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Jul 14, 2025

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Jul 14, 2025

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

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

Jul 14, 2025

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

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Jul 14, 2025

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jul 14, 2025

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Oct 11, 2017

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Oct 11, 2017

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Oct 11, 2017

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

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

Oct 11, 2017

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

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Sep 10, 2017

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

NOTICE OF SUIT

Nov 17, 2014

NOTICE OF SUIT

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Aug 13, 2014

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

NOTICE OF SUIT

Aug 12, 2014

NOTICE OF SUIT

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Aug 06, 2014

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

NOTICE OF SUIT

Jun 19, 2014

NOTICE OF SUIT

May 06, 2014

NOTICE OF SUIT

Mar 24, 2014

NOTICE OF SUIT

Nov 25, 2013

NOTICE OF SUIT

Jul 25, 2013

NOTICE OF SUIT

Jan 22, 2013

NOTICE OF SUIT

Dec 17, 2012

NOTICE OF SUIT

Jun 13, 2008

NOTICE OF SUIT

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

Apr 09, 2007

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Apr 09, 2007

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

Mar 29, 2007

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

CASE FILE IN TICRS

Mar 20, 2007

CASE FILE IN TICRS

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Feb 13, 2007

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Feb 13, 2007

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

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

Feb 13, 2007

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

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

Jun 25, 1993

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

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15

Jun 24, 1993

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15

POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION

Jun 03, 1993

POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION

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

Feb 18, 1993

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

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Sep 22, 1987

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Jun 30, 1987

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Jun 02, 1987

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

May 29, 1987

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

May 14, 1987

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Apr 27, 1987

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

Oct 29, 1986

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Oct 21, 1986

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

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