USPTO trademark

CAT

RegisteredUSPTOWord and designClass 37

"CAT" is a word and design mark owned by Caterpillar Inc., filed at the USPTO on November 7, 1988. It is registered and covers class 37 (Building Construction and Repair).

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Data current as of May 28, 2026Official USPTO record

As filed with the USPTO

Status: Registered; Since July 17, 2020
Filed: November 7, 1988
Registered: January 23, 1990
Expires: Not recorded
Application no.: 73762371
Registration no.: 1579437
Office: USPTO; United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type: Word and design; 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

Christopher P. Foley

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.

37Class 37 · Building Construction and Repair
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES IN THE FIELD OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES, VEHICLES AND POWER EQUIPMENT; NAMELY TRUCKS, TRACTORS, ENGINES, EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT, MATER IAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT, PAVING EQUIPMENT, AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT, GENERATORS, AND CONTROL UNITS FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

May 27, 2026Notice of suit
May 26, 2026Notice of suit
September 19, 2024Notice of suit
July 17, 2020Notice of acceptance of sec. 8 & 9 - e-mailed
July 17, 2020Registered and renewed (third renewal - 10 yrs)
July 17, 2020Registered - sec. 8 (10-yr) accepted/sec. 9 granted
July 17, 2020Case assigned to post registration paralegal
May 13, 2020Teas section 8 & 9 received
January 23, 2019Courtesy reminder - sec. 8 (10-yr)/sec. 9 e-mailed
October 6, 2009Registered 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 CAT

Who owns the trademark "CAT"?

The USPTO trademark "CAT" (application 73762371) 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 January 23, 1990.

API

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Response

{
  "id": "tm_019d178e-7426-740b-a297-ee348c57ca0a",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "CAT",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "73762371",
  "filing_date": "1988-11-07",
  "nice_classes": [
    37
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "CATERPILLAR INC.",
      "entity_id": "ent_019eb6f5-cffd-72af-aae8-3d566334b4ab"
    }
  ]
}