MERKEL holds 1 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 13 (Firearms & Explosives) with 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79239573 | MERKEL | Apr 13, 2018 | Pending | 013 Firearms & Explosives 018 Leather Goods & Luggage 025 Clothing & Footwear | MERKEL Jagd- und Sportwaffen GmbH |
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FAQ: MERKEL trademark portfolio
What trademarks does MERKEL hold?
MERKEL holds 1 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 13 (Firearms & Explosives), Class 18 (Leather Goods & Luggage), Class 25 (Clothing & Footwear). The most recent filings are registered to MERKEL Jagd- und Sportwaffen GmbH.
How many trademarks does MERKEL have at the USPTO?
WikiTrademarks tracks 1 USPTO trademark filings attributed to MERKEL. The brand has been actively filing since April 2018. The count updates daily as new filings are indexed from the USPTO bulk data feed.
In which NICE classes does MERKEL file most often?
MERKEL's most active class is NICE Class 13 (Firearms & Explosives), with 1 filings. The full distribution across all 0 classes is shown in the Nice Class Distribution panel on this page.
Who owns the MERKEL trademark?
The most recent filings under the MERKEL mark are registered to MERKEL Jagd- und Sportwaffen GmbH. Trademark ownership can shift through assignments — see the Ownership & Assignment History section on this page for the full chain of title.
Is MERKEL expanding into new categories?
The current WikiTrademarks Expansion Score for MERKEL 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 MERKEL trademark filings?
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