USPTO trademark

MASTERCARD

RegisteredUSPTOWord and designClass 36

"MASTERCARD" is a word and design mark owned by Mastercard International Incorporated, filed at the USPTO on April 23, 1996. It is registered and covers class 36 (Insurance and Financial).

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Data current as of July 8, 2026Official USPTO record

As filed with the USPTO

Status: Registered; Since July 13, 2017
Filed: April 23, 1996
Registered: July 8, 1997
Expires: Not recorded
Application no.: 75095085
Registration no.: 2077221
Office: USPTO; United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type: Word and design; 1 class

Ownership

Who owns MASTERCARD

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

Owner

Mastercard International Incorporated

MA · Purchase, United States

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Representative

Colm J. Dobbyn

Goods and services

What the mark covers

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

36Class 36 · Insurance and Financial
travelers cheque services, namely the administration of [issuance,] redemption and processing of travelers cheques

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

July 8, 2026Courtesy reminder - sec. 8 (10-yr)/sec. 9 e-mailed
July 13, 2017Notice of acceptance of sec. 8 & 9 - e-mailed
July 13, 2017Registered and renewed (second renewal - 10 yrs)
July 13, 2017Registered - sec. 8 (10-yr) accepted/sec. 9 granted
July 13, 2017Case assigned to post registration paralegal
June 8, 2017Teas section 8 & 9 received
June 8, 2017Teas change of correspondence received
July 8, 2016Courtesy reminder - sec. 8 (10-yr)/sec. 9 e-mailed
February 4, 2009Notice of suit
January 8, 2009Notice of suit

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 MASTERCARD

Who owns the trademark "MASTERCARD"?

The USPTO trademark "MASTERCARD" (application 75095085) is owned by Mastercard International Incorporated.

What is the status of "MASTERCARD"?

Its status at the USPTO is: registered.

When was "MASTERCARD" registered?

It was registered on July 8, 1997.

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Response

{
  "id": "tm_019d1b7f-8048-7539-af3b-788bcca5d63a",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "MASTERCARD",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "75095085",
  "filing_date": "1996-04-23",
  "nice_classes": [
    36
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED",
      "entity_id": "ent_019eb701-c6ae-72de-99f3-46ca7e92a805"
    }
  ]
}