THE PLAIN DEALER holds 1 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 16 (Paper & Printed Goods) with 1 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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| Serial No. | Mark | Filing Date | Status | Classes | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73562441 | THE PLAIN DEALER | Oct 10, 1985 | Abandoned | 016 Paper & Printed Goods | PLAIN DEALER PUBLISHING CO. |
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FAQ: THE PLAIN DEALER trademark portfolio
What trademarks does THE PLAIN DEALER hold?
THE PLAIN DEALER holds 1 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 16 (Paper & Printed Goods). The most recent filings are registered to PLAIN DEALER PUBLISHING CO..
How many trademarks does THE PLAIN DEALER have at the USPTO?
WikiTrademarks tracks 1 USPTO trademark filings attributed to THE PLAIN DEALER. The brand has been actively filing since October 1985. The count updates daily as new filings are indexed from the USPTO bulk data feed.
In which NICE classes does THE PLAIN DEALER file most often?
THE PLAIN DEALER's most active class is NICE Class 16 (Paper & Printed Goods), with 1 filings. The full distribution across all 0 classes is shown in the Nice Class Distribution panel on this page.
Who owns the THE PLAIN DEALER trademark?
The most recent filings under the THE PLAIN DEALER mark are registered to PLAIN DEALER PUBLISHING CO.. Trademark ownership can shift through assignments — see the Ownership & Assignment History section on this page for the full chain of title.
Is THE PLAIN DEALER expanding into new categories?
The current WikiTrademarks Expansion Score for THE PLAIN DEALER 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.
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