USPTO trademark

CATERPILLAR

RegisteredUSPTOWord markClass 9

"CATERPILLAR" is a word mark owned by Caterpillar Inc., filed at the USPTO on May 4, 1966. It is registered and covers class 9 (Computers and Scientific Devices).

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Data current as of July 25, 2026Official USPTO record

As filed with the USPTO

Status: Registered; Since January 24, 2017
Filed: May 4, 1966
Registered: July 25, 1967
Expires: Not recorded
Application no.: 72244882
Registration no.: 0832440
Office: USPTO; United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type: Word mark; 1 class

Ownership

Who owns CATERPILLAR

The owner on file, matched to the company behind it. Every owner-name spelling for that company is grouped on its page.

Owner

Caterpillar Inc.

CAT · Peoria, United States

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Representative

Christopher P. Foley

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LL

Goods and services

What the mark covers

The products and services CATERPILLAR is filed for, grouped by Nice class.

09Class 9 · Computers and Scientific Devices
No goods or services text on file.

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

July 25, 2026Courtesy reminder - sec. 8 (10-yr)/sec. 9 e-mailed
January 24, 2017Notice of acceptance of sec. 8 & 9 - e-mailed
January 24, 2017Registered and renewed (third renewal - 10 yrs)
January 24, 2017Registered - sec. 8 (10-yr) accepted/sec. 9 granted
January 24, 2017Case assigned to post registration paralegal
November 15, 2016Teas section 8 & 9 received
February 6, 2009Case file in ticrs
February 27, 2008Attorney/dom.rep.revoked and/or appointed
February 27, 2008Teas revoke/app/change addr of atty/dom rep received
April 12, 2007Registered and renewed (second renewal - 10 yrs)

6 earlier steps on the official record.

Disputes

Oppositions and cancellations

Proceedings recorded against this mark by the USPTO. Reported as recorded, not legal advice.

FAQ

About CATERPILLAR

Who owns the trademark "CATERPILLAR"?

The USPTO trademark "CATERPILLAR" (application 72244882) is owned by Caterpillar Inc.

What is the status of "CATERPILLAR"?

Its status at the USPTO is: registered.

When was "CATERPILLAR" registered?

It was registered on July 25, 1967.

API

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Response

{
  "id": "tm_019d1531-e788-746e-8905-9b9ddf469ef8",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "CATERPILLAR",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "72244882",
  "filing_date": "1966-05-04",
  "nice_classes": [
    9
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "CATERPILLAR INC.",
      "entity_id": "ent_019eb6f5-cffd-72af-aae8-3d566334b4ab"
    }
  ]
}