LIGHTNING holds 10 USPTO trademark filings across 2 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 9 (Electronics & Software) with 5 filings. The WikiTrademarks Expansion Score is 5/100, low — the brand is focused on defending its existing categories rather than expanding.
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Ownership & Assignment History
2 records| Date | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2015 |
H-D U.S.A LLC
|
LIGHTNING MOTORS CORPORATION
SAN CARLOS, CALIFORNIA
|
| Dec 9, 2014 |
LIGHTNING RESEARCH LLC
|
APPLE INC.
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
|
Recent Filings
| Serial No. | Mark | Filing Date | Status | Classes | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99093423 | LIGHTNING | Mar 19, 2025 | Pending | 042 Science & Technology | Merck KGaA |
| 79421028 | LIGHTNING | Feb 28, 2025 | Registered | 008 Hand Tools | GODHAND. CO., LTD. |
| 97145123 | LIGHTNING | Nov 28, 2021 | Registered | 037 Construction & Repair | True North Energy, LLC |
| 88606417 | LIGHTNING | Sep 05, 2019 | Pending | 009 Electronics & Software 010 Medical Devices | Penumbra, Inc. |
| 88357691 | LIGHTNING | Mar 26, 2019 | Pending | 009 Electronics & Software | BRUKER CELLULAR ANALYSIS, INC. |
| 88067961 | LIGHTNING | Aug 07, 2018 | Pending | 028 Games & Toys | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd. |
| 87665392 | LIGHTNING | Oct 30, 2017 | Pending | 009 Electronics & Software | SALESFORCE, INC. |
| 87167968 | LIGHTNING | Sep 12, 2016 | Pending | 009 Electronics & Software 042 Science & Technology | GRID.AI, INC. |
| 85670656 | LIGHTNING | Jul 06, 2012 | Abandoned | 009 Electronics & Software | APPLE INC. |
| 74628022 | LIGHTNING | Jan 31, 1995 | Abandoned | 012 Vehicles | LIGHTNING MOTORS CORPORATION |
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FAQ: LIGHTNING trademark portfolio
What trademarks does LIGHTNING hold?
LIGHTNING holds 10 USPTO trademark filings across 2 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 9 (Electronics & Software), Class 42 (Science & Technology), Class 10 (Medical Devices). The most recent filings are registered to Merck KGaA.
How many trademarks does LIGHTNING have at the USPTO?
WikiTrademarks tracks 10 USPTO trademark filings attributed to LIGHTNING. The brand has been actively filing since January 1995. The count updates daily as new filings are indexed from the USPTO bulk data feed.
In which NICE classes does LIGHTNING file most often?
LIGHTNING's most active class is NICE Class 9 (Electronics & Software), with 5 filings. The full distribution across all 2 classes is shown in the Nice Class Distribution panel on this page.
Who owns the LIGHTNING trademark?
The most recent filings under the LIGHTNING mark are registered to Merck KGaA. Trademark ownership can shift through assignments — see the Ownership & Assignment History section on this page for the full chain of title.
Is LIGHTNING expanding into new categories?
The current WikiTrademarks Expansion Score for LIGHTNING is 5 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 LIGHTNING trademark filings?
Click the Watch Brand button at the top of this page to add LIGHTNING 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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