USPTO trademark

INSTINCT

RegisteredUSPTOWord markClass 9Class 20Class 28

"INSTINCT" is a word mark owned by F. Smit Holding B.V., filed at the USPTO on January 16, 2025. It is registered and covers classes 9, 20 and 28.

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Data current as of June 23, 2026Official USPTO record

As filed with the USPTO

Status: Registered; Since June 23, 2026
Filed: January 16, 2025
Registered: June 23, 2026
Priority date: July 25, 2024
Application no.: 99001693
Registration no.: 8309981
Office: USPTO; United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type: Word mark; 3 classes

Ownership

Who owns INSTINCT

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

Owner

F. Smit Holding B.V.

Doetinchem, Netherlands

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Representative

Steven D Lustig

Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP

Goods and services

What the mark covers

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

09Class 9 · Computers and Scientific Devices
Equipment and devices for simulating driving, racing and flying, namely, flight simulators and simulators for driving and racing vehicles
20Class 20 · Furniture and Articles Not Otherwise Classified
Furniture; office furniture; chairs; fitted shaped covers for furniture; fitted coverings for furniture
28Class 28 · Toys and Sporting Goods
Interactive gaming chairs for videogames; equipment and devices, namely, chairs especially adapted for use with video games for simulating driving, racing, and flying

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

June 23, 2026Notice of registration confirmation emailed
June 23, 2026Registered-principal register
May 5, 2026Official gazette publication confirmation e-mailed
May 5, 2026Published for opposition
April 29, 2026Notification of notice of publication e-mailed
April 8, 2026Approved for pub - principal register
February 12, 2026Teas/email correspondence entered
February 12, 2026Correspondence received in law office
February 12, 2026Teas response to office action received
November 12, 2025Notification of non-final action e-mailed

10 earlier steps on the official record.

FAQ

About INSTINCT

Who owns the trademark "INSTINCT"?

The USPTO trademark "INSTINCT" (application 99001693) is owned by F. Smit Holding B.V.

What is the status of "INSTINCT"?

Its status at the USPTO is: registered.

When was "INSTINCT" registered?

It was registered on June 23, 2026.

API

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GET /v1/trademarks/{id}

ID=tm_019d2a5c-5e3b-74cb-9eb4-550958990b33
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Response

{
  "id": "tm_019d2a5c-5e3b-74cb-9eb4-550958990b33",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "INSTINCT",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "99001693",
  "filing_date": "2025-01-16",
  "nice_classes": [
    9,
    20,
    28
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "F. Smit Holding B.V.",
      "entity_id": "ent_019ebbba-5eb6-7002-8678-6db2a88a4b06"
    }
  ]
}