KU holds 4 USPTO trademark filings across 1 NICE class. The largest concentration is in Class 25 (Clothing & Footwear) with 3 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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Recent Filings
| Serial No. | Mark | Filing Date | Status | Classes | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78493743 | KU | Oct 04, 2004 | Abandoned | 039 Transport & Storage 040 Material Treatment | Kentucky Utilities Company |
| 76512007 | KU | May 05, 2003 | Abandoned | 025 Clothing & Footwear | THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS |
| 74540007 | KU | Jun 20, 1994 | Abandoned | 016 Paper & Printed Goods 020 Furniture 025 Clothing & Footwear 041 Education & Entertainment | UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, THE |
| 74539928 | KU | Jun 20, 1994 | Abandoned | 016 Paper & Printed Goods 020 Furniture 021 Housewares 025 Clothing & Footwear | UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, THE |
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FAQ: KU trademark portfolio
What trademarks does KU hold?
KU holds 4 USPTO trademark filings across 1 NICE class. The largest concentration is in Class 25 (Clothing & Footwear), Class 16 (Paper & Printed Goods), Class 20 (Furniture). The most recent filings are registered to Kentucky Utilities Company.
How many trademarks does KU have at the USPTO?
WikiTrademarks tracks 4 USPTO trademark filings attributed to KU. The brand has been actively filing since June 1994. The count updates daily as new filings are indexed from the USPTO bulk data feed.
In which NICE classes does KU file most often?
KU's most active class is NICE Class 25 (Clothing & Footwear), with 3 filings. The full distribution across all 1 classes is shown in the Nice Class Distribution panel on this page.
Who owns the KU trademark?
The most recent filings under the KU mark are registered to Kentucky Utilities Company. Trademark ownership can shift through assignments — see the Ownership & Assignment History section on this page for the full chain of title.
Is KU expanding into new categories?
The current WikiTrademarks Expansion Score for KU 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 KU trademark filings?
Click the Watch Brand button at the top of this page to add KU 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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