USPTO trademark

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA

RegisteredUSPTOWord markClass 16Class 21Class 25Class 41

"UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA" is a word mark owned by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, The, filed at the USPTO on September 30, 1982. It is registered and covers classes 16, 21, 25 and 41.

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Data current as of May 15, 2026Official USPTO record

As filed with the USPTO

Status: Registered; Since September 24, 2024
Filed: September 30, 1982
Registered: January 10, 1984
Expires: Not recorded
Application no.: 73394679
Registration no.: 1263599
Office: USPTO; United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type: Word mark; 4 classes

Ownership

Who owns UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA

The owner and representative on file with the office.

Owner

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, The

Chapel Hill, United States

Representative

Alicia Grahn Jones

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Goods and services

What the mark covers

The products and services UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA is filed for, grouped by Nice class.

16Class 16 · Paper Goods and Printed Matter
Decals, Bumper Stickers, Notebooks, Notepads, Writing Paper and Envelopes, Binders, Notepad Holders, Calendars [ , Paper Napkins and Paper Placemats ]
21Class 21 · Housewares and Glass
Drinking Glasses, Mugs, [ Pitchers ] and Vases
25Class 25 · Clothing
Shirts, Jackets, [ Sweaters, ] Caps, [ Parkas, ] Shorts, [ Jogging Suits, Sweatsuits, Neckties, Leisure Suits, Rain Gear, Scarfs, Sleepwear, Socks, ] Athletic Jerseys and Shorts
41Class 41 · Education and Entertainment
Entertainment Services-Namely, Promoting and Conducting College Level Men's and Women's Sporting Events

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

May 14, 2026Notice of suit
September 24, 2024Notice of acceptance of sec. 8 & 9 - e-mailed
September 24, 2024Registered and renewed (third renewal - 10 yrs)
September 24, 2024Registered - sec. 8 (10-yr) accepted/sec. 9 granted
September 24, 2024Case assigned to post registration paralegal
August 13, 2024Teas section 15 received
July 8, 2024Teas section 8 & 9 received
January 10, 2023Courtesy reminder - sec. 8 (10-yr)/sec. 9 e-mailed
January 7, 2014Notice of acceptance of sec. 8 & 9 - e-mailed
January 6, 2014Registered and renewed (second renewal - 10 yrs)

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 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA

Who owns the trademark "UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA"?

The USPTO trademark "UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA" (application 73394679) is owned by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, The.

What is the status of "UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA"?

Its status at the USPTO is: registered.

When was "UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA" registered?

It was registered on January 10, 1984.

API

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GET /v1/trademarks/{id}

ID=tm_019d1654-c52c-735e-8f56-639fa6274034
curl https://api.signa.so/v1/trademarks/$ID \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SIGNA_API_KEY"

Response

{
  "id": "tm_019d1654-c52c-735e-8f56-639fa6274034",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "73394679",
  "filing_date": "1982-09-30",
  "nice_classes": [
    16,
    21,
    25,
    41
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, The",
      "entity_id": null
    }
  ]
}