USPTO trademark

DUKE UNIVERSITY

RegisteredUSPTOFigurative markClass 6Class 16Class 18Class 24

"DUKE UNIVERSITY" is a figurative mark owned by Duke University, filed at the USPTO on October 1, 1991. It is registered and covers classes 6, 16, 18 and 24.

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Data current as of September 7, 2026Official USPTO record

As filed with the USPTO

Status: Registered; Since May 2, 2012
Filed: October 1, 1991
Registered: July 28, 1992
Expires: Not recorded
Application no.: 74208934
Registration no.: 1702830
Office: USPTO; United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type: Figurative mark; 4 classes

Ownership

Who owns DUKE UNIVERSITY

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

Owner

Duke University

Durham, United States

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Representative

William B. Cannon

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Goods and services

What the mark covers

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

06Class 6 · Common Metals
key rings made primarily of metal and metal license plates
16Class 16 · Paper Goods and Printed Matter
business card holders, decals, postcards, notepaper, envelopes, stationery, notebooks, loose leaf binders, pens, pencils, pen and pencil sets and paper bags
18Class 18 · Leather Goods
[ trunks for traveling, ] travel bags, and toiletry cases sold empty
24Class 24 · Fabrics
tablecloths not of paper, blankets, and cloth flags

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

April 27, 2026Case assigned to post registration paralegal
March 20, 2024Teas change of correspondence received
March 20, 2024Attorney/dom.rep.revoked and/or appointed
March 20, 2024Teas revoke/app/change addr of atty/dom rep received
February 14, 2024Case assigned to post registration paralegal
July 14, 2023Section 12(c) affidavit filed
May 22, 2023Post registration action mailed - sec. 8 & 9
May 18, 2023Teas response to office action-post reg received
April 26, 2023Post registration action mailed - sec. 8 & 9
February 13, 2023Case assigned to post registration paralegal

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 DUKE UNIVERSITY

Who owns the trademark "DUKE UNIVERSITY"?

The USPTO trademark "DUKE UNIVERSITY" (application 74208934) is owned by Duke University.

What is the status of "DUKE UNIVERSITY"?

Its status at the USPTO is: registered.

When was "DUKE UNIVERSITY" registered?

It was registered on July 28, 1992.

API

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GET/v1/trademarks/{id}
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GET /v1/trademarks/{id}

ID=tm_019d1873-28f6-71de-9924-40d9789728ee
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Response

{
  "id": "tm_019d1873-28f6-71de-9924-40d9789728ee",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "DUKE UNIVERSITY",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "74208934",
  "filing_date": "1991-10-01",
  "nice_classes": [
    6,
    16,
    18,
    24
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "Duke University",
      "entity_id": "ent_019f2854-ed4f-74de-bc9c-4bb3ce6e4d7b"
    }
  ]
}