GBC holds 3 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 9 (Electronics & Software) with 2 filings. The WikiTrademarks Expansion Score is 23/100, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2017 |
GENERAL BINDING LLC
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BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE...
DALLAS, TEXAS
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Recent Filings
| Serial No. | Mark | Filing Date | Status | Classes | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99823790 | GBC | May 14, 2026 | Registered | 006 Metal Goods | GB Connections, LLC |
| 87081900 | GBC | Jun 23, 2016 | Pending | 009 Electronics & Software | General Binding LLC |
| 72236084 | GBC | Jan 10, 1966 | Abandoned | 006 Metal Goods 007 Machinery 008 Hand Tools 009 Electronics & Software 011 Lighting & HVAC 012 Vehicles 016 Paper & Printed Goods 021 Housewares 028 Games & Toys | GENERAL BEARING CORPORATION |
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FAQ: GBC trademark portfolio
What trademarks does GBC hold?
GBC holds 3 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 9 (Electronics & Software), Class 6 (Metal Goods), Class 7 (Machinery). The most recent filings are registered to GB Connections, LLC.
How many trademarks does GBC have at the USPTO?
WikiTrademarks tracks 3 USPTO trademark filings attributed to GBC. The brand has been actively filing since January 1966. The count updates daily as new filings are indexed from the USPTO bulk data feed.
In which NICE classes does GBC file most often?
GBC's most active class is NICE Class 9 (Electronics & Software), with 2 filings. The full distribution across all 0 classes is shown in the Nice Class Distribution panel on this page.
Who owns the GBC trademark?
The most recent filings under the GBC mark are registered to GB Connections, LLC. Trademark ownership can shift through assignments — see the Ownership & Assignment History section on this page for the full chain of title.
Is GBC expanding into new categories?
The current WikiTrademarks Expansion Score for GBC is 23 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 GBC trademark filings?
Click the Watch Brand button at the top of this page to add GBC 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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