BMW holds 9 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 12 (Vehicles) with 10 filings. The WikiTrademarks Expansion Score is 13/100, low — the brand is focused on defending its existing categories rather than expanding.
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FAQ: BMW trademark portfolio
What trademarks does BMW hold?
BMW holds 9 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 12 (Vehicles), Class 28 (Games & Toys), Class 16 (Paper & Printed Goods). The most recent filings are registered to Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft.
How many trademarks does BMW have at the USPTO?
WikiTrademarks tracks 9 USPTO trademark filings attributed to BMW. The brand has been actively filing since March 1954. The count updates daily as new filings are indexed from the USPTO bulk data feed.
In which NICE classes does BMW file most often?
BMW's most active class is NICE Class 12 (Vehicles), with 10 filings. The full distribution across all 0 classes is shown in the Nice Class Distribution panel on this page.
Who owns the BMW trademark?
The most recent filings under the BMW mark are registered to Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft. Trademark ownership can shift through assignments — see the Ownership & Assignment History section on this page for the full chain of title.
Is BMW expanding into new categories?
The current WikiTrademarks Expansion Score for BMW is 13 out of 100, which is low — the brand is focused on defending its existing categories rather than expanding. The score combines NICE class breadth, filing velocity, and the rate of cross-class movement from the brand's filing history.
How can I track new BMW trademark filings?
Click the Watch Brand button at the top of this page to add BMW to your Watchlist. New filings show up on your WikiTrademarks dashboard within 24 to 48 hours of being public, alongside any class expansions, status changes, or assignment events.
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