STAPLES holds 14 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 42 (Science & Technology) with 3 filings. The WikiTrademarks Expansion Score is 6/100, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97371640 | STAPLES | Apr 20, 2022 | Pending | 002 Paints & Coatings | Staples, Inc. |
| 88258512 | STAPLES | Jan 11, 2019 | Pending | 035 Advertising & Business | Staples, Inc. |
| 86768318 | STAPLES | Sep 25, 2015 | Pending | 009 Electronics & Software | STAPLES, INC. |
| 86768323 | STAPLES | Sep 25, 2015 | Pending | 005 Pharmaceuticals | STAPLES, INC. |
| 86768328 | STAPLES | Sep 25, 2015 | Pending | 017 Rubber & Insulation | STAPLES, INC. |
| 86768334 | STAPLES | Sep 25, 2015 | Pending | 006 Metal Goods | STAPLES, INC. |
| 86768338 | STAPLES | Sep 25, 2015 | Pending | 020 Furniture 027 Carpets & Rugs | STAPLES, INC. |
| 86768341 | STAPLES | Sep 25, 2015 | Pending | 016 Paper & Printed Goods | STAPLES, INC. |
| 86768344 | STAPLES | Sep 25, 2015 | Pending | 012 Vehicles | STAPLES, INC. |
| 86768352 | STAPLES | Sep 25, 2015 | Pending | 003 Cosmetics & Cleaning | STAPLES, INC. |
| 78851148 | STAPLES | Mar 31, 2006 | Abandoned | 035 Advertising & Business | STAPLES, INC. |
| 73690073 | STAPLES | Oct 16, 1987 | Abandoned | 042 Science & Technology | STAPLES, INC. |
| 73598521 | STAPLES | May 13, 1986 | Abandoned | 042 Science & Technology | STAPLES, INC. |
| 73591562 | STAPLES | Apr 04, 1986 | Abandoned | 016 Paper & Printed Goods 042 Science & Technology | STAPLES, INC. |
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FAQ: STAPLES trademark portfolio
What trademarks does STAPLES hold?
STAPLES holds 14 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 42 (Science & Technology), Class 16 (Paper & Printed Goods), Class 35 (Advertising & Business). The most recent filings are registered to Staples, Inc..
How many trademarks does STAPLES have at the USPTO?
WikiTrademarks tracks 14 USPTO trademark filings attributed to STAPLES. The brand has been actively filing since April 1986. The count updates daily as new filings are indexed from the USPTO bulk data feed.
In which NICE classes does STAPLES file most often?
STAPLES's most active class is NICE Class 42 (Science & Technology), with 3 filings. The full distribution across all 0 classes is shown in the Nice Class Distribution panel on this page.
Who owns the STAPLES trademark?
The most recent filings under the STAPLES mark are registered to Staples, Inc.. Trademark ownership can shift through assignments — see the Ownership & Assignment History section on this page for the full chain of title.
Is STAPLES expanding into new categories?
The current WikiTrademarks Expansion Score for STAPLES is 6 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 STAPLES trademark filings?
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