CAO holds 2 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 34 (Tobacco & Smoking) 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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Ownership & Assignment History
1 record| Date | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2015 |
CAO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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GENERAL CIGAR CO. INC.
GLEN ALLEN, VIRGINIA
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Recent Filings
| Serial No. | Mark | Filing Date | Status | Classes | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90184869 | CAO | Sep 16, 2020 | Pending | 030 Staple Foods & Beverages 035 Advertising & Business 043 Food & Drink Services | Cao Bakery Holdings LLC |
| 76656814 | CAO | Mar 17, 2006 | Abandoned | 034 Tobacco & Smoking | GENERAL CIGAR CO., INC. |
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FAQ: CAO trademark portfolio
What trademarks does CAO hold?
CAO holds 2 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 34 (Tobacco & Smoking), Class 30 (Staple Foods & Beverages), Class 35 (Advertising & Business). The most recent filings are registered to Cao Bakery Holdings LLC.
How many trademarks does CAO have at the USPTO?
WikiTrademarks tracks 2 USPTO trademark filings attributed to CAO. The brand has been actively filing since March 2006. The count updates daily as new filings are indexed from the USPTO bulk data feed.
In which NICE classes does CAO file most often?
CAO's most active class is NICE Class 34 (Tobacco & Smoking), with 1 filings. The full distribution across all 0 classes is shown in the Nice Class Distribution panel on this page.
Who owns the CAO trademark?
The most recent filings under the CAO mark are registered to Cao Bakery Holdings LLC. Trademark ownership can shift through assignments — see the Ownership & Assignment History section on this page for the full chain of title.
Is CAO expanding into new categories?
The current WikiTrademarks Expansion Score for CAO 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.
How can I track new CAO trademark filings?
Click the Watch Brand button at the top of this page to add CAO 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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