DFC holds 2 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 16 (Paper & Printed Goods) with 1 filings. The WikiTrademarks Expansion Score is 0/100, low — the brand is focused on defending its existing categories rather than expanding.
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Ownership & Assignment History
1 record| Date | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2017 |
DETROIT ECONOMIC GROWTH ASSOCIATION
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DETROIT STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK, INC.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN
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Recent Filings
| Serial No. | Mark | Filing Date | Status | Classes | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99064720 | DFC | Mar 03, 2025 | Pending | 036 Insurance & Finance | Lithia Motors, Inc. |
| 86679022 | DFC | Jun 30, 2015 | Abandoned | 007 Machinery | Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. |
| 86200996 | DFC | Feb 21, 2014 | Pending | 016 Paper & Printed Goods 035 Advertising & Business | DETROIT FUTURE CITY |
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FAQ: DFC trademark portfolio
What trademarks does DFC hold?
DFC holds 2 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 16 (Paper & Printed Goods), Class 35 (Advertising & Business), Class 36 (Insurance & Finance). The most recent filings are registered to Lithia Motors, Inc..
How many trademarks does DFC have at the USPTO?
WikiTrademarks tracks 2 USPTO trademark filings attributed to DFC. The brand has been actively filing since February 2014. The count updates daily as new filings are indexed from the USPTO bulk data feed.
In which NICE classes does DFC file most often?
DFC's most active class is NICE Class 16 (Paper & Printed Goods), with 1 filings. The full distribution across all 0 classes is shown in the Nice Class Distribution panel on this page.
Who owns the DFC trademark?
The most recent filings under the DFC mark are registered to Lithia Motors, Inc.. Trademark ownership can shift through assignments — see the Ownership & Assignment History section on this page for the full chain of title.
Is DFC expanding into new categories?
The current WikiTrademarks Expansion Score for DFC is 0 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 DFC trademark filings?
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