LIGAND holds 4 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 45 (Legal & Security Services) with 2 filings. The WikiTrademarks Expansion Score is 4/100, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98354886 | LIGAND | Jan 12, 2024 | Pending | 001 Chemicals 005 Pharmaceuticals | Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated |
| 98353663 | LIGAND | Jan 11, 2024 | Pending | 001 Chemicals 005 Pharmaceuticals | Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated |
| 87159922 | LIGAND | Sep 02, 2016 | Pending | 045 Legal & Security Services | Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated |
| 87159958 | LIGAND | Sep 02, 2016 | Pending | 045 Legal & Security Services | Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated |
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FAQ: LIGAND trademark portfolio
What trademarks does LIGAND hold?
LIGAND holds 4 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 45 (Legal & Security Services), Class 1 (Chemicals), Class 5 (Pharmaceuticals). The most recent filings are registered to Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated.
How many trademarks does LIGAND have at the USPTO?
WikiTrademarks tracks 4 USPTO trademark filings attributed to LIGAND. The brand has been actively filing since September 2016. The count updates daily as new filings are indexed from the USPTO bulk data feed.
In which NICE classes does LIGAND file most often?
LIGAND's most active class is NICE Class 45 (Legal & Security Services), with 2 filings. The full distribution across all 0 classes is shown in the Nice Class Distribution panel on this page.
Who owns the LIGAND trademark?
The most recent filings under the LIGAND mark are registered to Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated. Trademark ownership can shift through assignments — see the Ownership & Assignment History section on this page for the full chain of title.
Is LIGAND expanding into new categories?
The current WikiTrademarks Expansion Score for LIGAND is 4 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 LIGAND trademark filings?
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