Who owns the YC trademark?

The YC trademark is owned by Yale University.

What is the serial number for YC?

The USPTO serial number for YC is 85504880.

What is the registration number for YC?

YC is registered under USPTO registration number 4270909.

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The YC trademark is registered in Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services), Class 041 (Education & entertainment services), Class 043 (Food & beverage services, hospitality).

SN 85504880·Reg 4270909·Filed Dec 28, 2011

Owner Yale University

Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.; Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.; Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation.

YC (Serial No. 85504880), Registration No. 4270909, is a registered US trademark filed on Dec 28, 2011 by Yale University. This trademark covers Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services), Class 041 (Education & entertainment services), Class 043 (Food & beverage services, hospitality).

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YC (Reg. #4270909) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, Yale University, since 2011. The mark covers Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services), Class 041 (Education & entertainment services) and Class 043 (Food & beverage services, hospitality) respectively. Goods and services include Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.; Education; providing of training; .... The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Dec 28, 2011

SERIAL

85504880

REG#

4270909

REGISTERED

Jan 08, 2013

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateDec 28, 2011

Serial Number85504880

Registration No.4270909

Registration DateJan 08, 2013

Status DateJul 26, 2023

Published for OppositionOct 23, 2012

Filing Basis & Declarations

Use Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 Acknowledged

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 035Advertising, business management & retail services

US codes: 100, 101, 102

First use anywhere: Nov 30, 1914

First use in commerce: Nov 30, 1914

Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.

Class 041Education & entertainment services

US codes: 100, 101, 107

First use anywhere: Nov 30, 1914

First use in commerce: Nov 30, 1914

Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

Class 043Food & beverage services, hospitality

US codes: 100, 101

First use anywhere: Nov 30, 1914

First use in commerce: Nov 30, 1914

Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation.

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

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Status History

26 events

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Jul 26, 2023

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Jul 26, 2023

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Jul 26, 2023

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

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

Jul 26, 2023

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

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jan 06, 2023

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

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

Jan 08, 2022

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

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Dec 28, 2018

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Dec 28, 2018

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

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

Dec 28, 2018

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

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Nov 30, 2018

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

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

Jan 08, 2018

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

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

Aug 03, 2016

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

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Aug 03, 2016

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jan 08, 2013

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Oct 23, 2012

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Oct 03, 2012

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Sep 18, 2012

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Sep 18, 2012

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Aug 28, 2012

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED

Aug 28, 2012

AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Aug 08, 2012

ASSIGNED TO LIE

PAPER RECEIVED

Aug 02, 2012

PAPER RECEIVED

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

Feb 02, 2012

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Feb 01, 2012

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Jan 26, 2012

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Jan 05, 2012

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

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