WHY holds 5 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 9 (Electronics & Software) with 5 filings. The WikiTrademarks Expansion Score is 2/100, low — the brand is focused on defending its existing categories rather than expanding.
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Ownership & Assignment History
1 record| Date | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2016 |
LIGHTSPEED MARKETING UNLIMITED LLC
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BELLAQ LLC
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
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Recent Filings
| Serial No. | Mark | Filing Date | Status | Classes | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99544017 | WHY | Dec 12, 2025 | Registered | 009 Electronics & Software | Tao Liu |
| 98354440 | WHY | Jan 12, 2024 | Pending | 009 Electronics & Software | Yellowstone Brands, LLC |
| 97414781 | WHY | May 17, 2022 | Registered | 009 Electronics & Software 028 Games & Toys 041 Education & Entertainment | SpaceCraft Inc. |
| 86978145 | WHY | Oct 08, 2014 | Abandoned | 009 Electronics & Software 035 Advertising & Business 041 Education & Entertainment 042 Science & Technology | BELLAQ LLC |
| 86978142 | WHY | Oct 08, 2014 | Abandoned | 009 Electronics & Software 035 Advertising & Business 041 Education & Entertainment 042 Science & Technology | BELLAQ LLC |
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FAQ: WHY trademark portfolio
What trademarks does WHY hold?
WHY holds 5 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 9 (Electronics & Software), Class 41 (Education & Entertainment), Class 35 (Advertising & Business). The most recent filings are registered to Tao Liu.
How many trademarks does WHY have at the USPTO?
WikiTrademarks tracks 5 USPTO trademark filings attributed to WHY. The brand has been actively filing since October 2014. The count updates daily as new filings are indexed from the USPTO bulk data feed.
In which NICE classes does WHY file most often?
WHY's most active class is NICE Class 9 (Electronics & Software), with 5 filings. The full distribution across all 0 classes is shown in the Nice Class Distribution panel on this page.
Who owns the WHY trademark?
The most recent filings under the WHY mark are registered to Tao Liu. Trademark ownership can shift through assignments — see the Ownership & Assignment History section on this page for the full chain of title.
Is WHY expanding into new categories?
The current WikiTrademarks Expansion Score for WHY is 2 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 WHY trademark filings?
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