Who owns the UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND trademark?

The UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND trademark is owned by Universal Background Screening, Inc..

What is the serial number for UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND?

The USPTO serial number for UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND is 99406915.

What is the registration number for UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND?

UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND is registered under USPTO registration number 8231226.

UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND - Owned by Universal Background Screening, Inc. - (Class 042, Class 045)

Q: What class is the UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND trademark registered in?

The UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND trademark is registered in Class 042 (Scientific, technology & SaaS services), Class 045 (Legal, security & personal social services).

What to file next

Section 8 declaration of continued use

When: Due between the fifth and sixth anniversary of registration.
Extensions and grace: A six-month grace period follows, with an added per-class fee.
If it is missed: A missed Section 8 cancels the registration, and there is no revival route for it.

How the Section 8 deadline 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 042Scientific, technology & SaaS services

US codes: 100, 101

First use anywhere: Jul 30, 2024

First use in commerce: Jul 30, 2024

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.

Class 045Legal, security & personal social services

US codes: 100, 101

First use anywhere: Jul 30, 2024

First use in commerce: Jul 30, 2024

Legal services; security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals; dating services, online social networking services; funerary services; babysitting.

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

Filing Basis & Declarations

Filed as Use ApplicationUse Application Currently

Status History

15 events

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Apr 28, 2026

Code R.PR

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED

Apr 28, 2026

Code NRCC

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Mar 10, 2026

Code PUBO

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Mar 10, 2026

Code NPUB

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Mar 04, 2026

Code NONP

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

Feb 17, 2026

Code CNEA

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Feb 17, 2026

Code GNEA

NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Feb 17, 2026

Code GNEN

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

Feb 17, 2026

Code XAEC

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Feb 17, 2026

Code CNSA

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Feb 13, 2026

Code DOCK

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Feb 12, 2026

Code NWOS

NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED

Feb 12, 2026

Code MDSC

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Sep 22, 2025

Code NWAP

APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED

Sep 22, 2025

Code MAFR

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