Who owns the USC trademark?

The USC trademark is owned by VALSPAR SPECIALTY PAINTS, LLC.

What class is the USC trademark registered in?

The USC trademark is registered in Class 001 (Chemicals for industrial, scientific & agricultural use), Class 002 (Paints, varnishes, lacquers & dyes), Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery), Class 021 (Household utensils, cookware & glassware).

What is the serial number for USC?

The USPTO serial number for USC is 86406856.

What is the registration number for USC?

USC is registered under USPTO registration number 4975933.

USC - Owned by VALSPAR SPECIALTY PAINTS, LLC - (Class 001, Class 002, Class 016)

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 001Chemicals for industrial, scientific & agricultural use

US codes: 001, 005, 006, 010, 026, 046

First use anywhere: Aug 06, 1975

First use in commerce: Aug 06, 1975

Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; fire extinguishing and fire prevention compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; substances for tanning animal skins and hides; adhesives for use in industry; compost, manures, fertilizers; biological preparations for use in industry and science.

Class 002Paints, varnishes, lacquers & dyes

US codes: 006, 011, 016

First use anywhere: Aug 06, 1975

First use in commerce: Aug 06, 1975

Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants, dyes; inks for printing, marking and engraving; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art.

Class 016Paper goods, books & stationery

US codes: 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050

First use anywhere: Aug 06, 1975

First use in commerce: Aug 06, 1975

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 021Household utensils, cookware & glassware

US codes: 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050

First use anywhere: Aug 06, 1975

First use in commerce: Aug 06, 1975

Household or kitchen utensils and containers; cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons; combs and sponges; brushes, except paintbrushes; brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; unworked or semi-worked glass, except building glass; glassware, porcelain and earthenware.

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

Aug 10, 2026

Code APRE

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

Aug 10, 2026

Code 89AG

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Aug 10, 2026

Code RNL1

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

Aug 10, 2026

Code NA89

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jun 12, 2026

Code E89R

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Feb 11, 2026

Code COAR

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Feb 11, 2026

Code CHAN

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

Feb 11, 2026

Code REAP

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Feb 11, 2026

Code ARAA

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Feb 11, 2026

Code TCCA

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

Jun 14, 2025

Code REM2

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Dec 28, 2022

Code APRE

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

Dec 28, 2022

Code C15A

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

Dec 28, 2022

Code NA85

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Jun 14, 2022

Code E815

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

Jun 14, 2021

Code REM1

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jun 14, 2016

Code R.PR

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Mar 29, 2016

Code PUBO

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Mar 29, 2016

Code NPUB

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Mar 16, 2016

Code ASCK

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Mar 09, 2016

Code NONP

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Feb 24, 2016

Code PREV

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Feb 22, 2016

Code CNSA

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Jan 28, 2016

Code CRFA

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Jan 28, 2016

Code TEME

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

Jan 27, 2016

Code ASGN

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Jan 20, 2016

Code ALIE

TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED

Jan 07, 2016

Code ERFR

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

Jan 06, 2016

Code REAP

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Jan 06, 2016

Code ARAA

FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN

Jul 07, 2015

Code CNFR

FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED

Jul 07, 2015

Code GNFR

NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED

Jul 07, 2015

Code GNFN

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Jun 17, 2015

Code TEME

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Jun 16, 2015

Code TROA

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Jun 16, 2015

Code CRFA

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Apr 13, 2015

Code COAR

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Apr 13, 2015

Code CHAN

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Dec 16, 2014

Code DOCK

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Dec 16, 2014

Code CNRT

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Dec 16, 2014

Code GNRT

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Dec 16, 2014

Code GNRN

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Oct 04, 2014

Code NWOS

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Sep 30, 2014

Code NWAP

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