USPTO trademark

CAT

RegisteredUSPTOWord markClass 9

"CAT" is a word mark owned by Caterpillar Inc., filed at the USPTO on September 24, 1973. It is registered and covers class 9 (Computers and Scientific Devices).

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Data current as of November 22, 2025Official USPTO record

As filed with the USPTO

Status: Registered; Since November 22, 2025
Filed: September 24, 1973
Registered: October 21, 1975
Expires: Not recorded
Application no.: 73001719
Registration no.: 1023137
Office: USPTO; United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type: Word mark; 1 class

Ownership

Who owns CAT

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

Naresh Kilaru

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

Goods and services

What the mark covers

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

09Class 9 · Computers and Scientific Devices
BATTERIES, FUSES, ELECTRICAL CABLES, CONDUITS, FASTENERS AND TERMINALS; SWITCHES, ENGINE STARTING SYSTEMS, SPARK PLUGS, [ SPARK PLUG FIRING INDICATORS, ] LOAD SIGNAL SYSTEMS, FLASHERS, BRAKE ACCUMULATOR BUZZERS, LOW AIR PRESSURE ALARMS, TURN SIGNAL FLASHERS, SPEEDOMETERS, ODOMETERS, [ TIRE WEAR GAUGES, ] TIRE PRESSURE GAUGES, HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FILTER INDICATORS, AIR CLEANER SERVICE INDICATORS, FUEL PRESSURE GAUGES, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGES, TORQUE CONVERTER TEMPERATURE GAUGES, WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGES, AND SERVICE METERS

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

November 22, 2025Notice of acceptance of sec. 8 & 9 - e-mailed
November 22, 2025Registered and renewed (fourth renewal - 10 yrs)
November 22, 2025Registered - sec. 8 (10-yr) accepted/sec. 9 granted
November 17, 2025Case assigned to post registration paralegal
August 1, 2025Teas section 8 & 9 received
October 21, 2024Courtesy reminder - sec. 8 (10-yr)/sec. 9 e-mailed
May 28, 2015Notice of acceptance of sec. 8 & 9 - e-mailed
May 28, 2015Registered and renewed (third renewal - 10 yrs)
May 28, 2015Registered - sec. 8 (10-yr) accepted/sec. 9 granted
May 6, 2015Teas section 8 & 9 received

10 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 CAT

Who owns the trademark "CAT"?

The USPTO trademark "CAT" (application 73001719) is owned by Caterpillar Inc.

What is the status of "CAT"?

Its status at the USPTO is: registered.

When was "CAT" registered?

It was registered on October 21, 1975.

API

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Response

{
  "id": "tm_019d1564-4052-708e-b354-8d5a0e0249bb",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "CAT",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "73001719",
  "filing_date": "1973-09-24",
  "nice_classes": [
    9
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "CATERPILLAR INC.",
      "entity_id": "ent_019eb6f5-cffd-72af-aae8-3d566334b4ab"
    }
  ]
}