USPTO trademark

YORK UNIVERSITY

Under examinationUSPTOWord markClass 6Class 9Class 14Class 16+9

"YORK UNIVERSITY" is a word mark owned by York University, filed at the USPTO on April 10, 2024. It is under examination and covers classes 6, 9, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 35, 36, 41 and 42.

Official USPTO record
YORK UNIVERSITY trademark as filed
As filed with the USPTO
Status
Under examination
Since August 27, 2026
Filed
April 10, 2024
Registered
Not yet
Priority date
October 19, 2023
Claimed from Canada
Application no.
98492511
Registration no.
Not yet
Office
USPTO
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type
Word mark
13 classes
Ownership

Who owns YORK UNIVERSITY

The owner and representative on file with the office.

Owner

York University

Toronto, ON, Canada

Representative

Lisa M. Melanson

McCarthy Tetrault LLP

Goods and services

What the mark covers

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

  • Keychains and key rings made of metal.

  • Educational multimedia software in CD ROM and DVD format containing course materials in connection with live courses of instruction at the undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, continuing education and professional levels; refrigerator magnets.

  • Tie pins, ornamental lapel pins, watches, class rings, pendants, watches and desk clocks.

  • Printed publications in the nature of journals, scholarly papers, books magazines, pamphlets and newsletters in the field of undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, continuing education and professional teaching and learning; printed publications in the nature of journals, scholarly papers, books magazines, pamphlets and newsletters in the field of scientific research, discovery and innovation; printed educational and instructional materials, namely, course materials, magazines, leaflets, pamphlets, booklets, books and manuals; business card cases; paperweights, letter openers, pens, pencils, binders, spiral-bound notebooks, bound notebooks, diaries, adhesive stationery notes, note pads, note pad holders, stationery portfolios, pocket pen shields, memo boards, date books, paper identification tags, post cards, note cards, writing paper and envelopes, document files, daily planners, academic calendars, desk calendars, desk pen sets, photo albums, decals, stickers and playing cards.

  • Backpacks and tote bags, umbrellas, wallets and change purses.

  • Non-metal keychains and key rings; stadium cushions and magnetized picture frames.

  • Beverage glassware; ceramic cups, serving trays, glass dishes, and plastic coasters.

  • Beach towels, golf towels, afghans, pillows, cloth pennants, cloth banners and fabric flags.

  • Baseball caps, hats, jackets, sports shirts, shirts, blouses, sweatpants, shorts, tank tops, hooded jerseys, hoodies; ties, scarves, socks, bathing suits, pants, skirts, dresses, polo shirts, golf shirts, short-sleeved and long-sleeved shirts, sweat shirts, t-shirts; visors, windbreakers, baby bibs, ponchos.

  • Association services for promoting interests of University alumni; promoting special events of a university and alumni groups; arranging, organizing, conducting, and hosting alumni events for business development, business networking, and professional networking purposes; providing employment counseling and career counseling to alumni and graduating students.

  • Organizing fundraising campaigns and administering the funds raised for university teaching and research.

  • Educational services, namely, designing, organizing and providing live and on-line courses of instruction at the undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, continuing education and professional levels; educational services, namely providing live and on-line instruction and training at the undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and professional levels; conducting distance learning and instruction at the university level; preparing and distributing course materials in connection with all of the foregoing in electronic and print form; electronic publishing services, namely publication of text and graphic works of others; arranging, organizing, conducting and hosting social entertainment events for students, alumni, and community members; arranging, organizing, conducting, and hosting alumni events for social entertainment purposes; educational services, namely, providing educational speakers and lecturers.

  • Providing online publications in the nature of journals, scholarly papers, e-books, magazines, pamphlets and newsletters in the field of undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, continuing education and professional teaching and learning; providing online publications in the nature of journals, scholarly papers, e-books, magazines, pamphlets and newsletters in the field of scientific research, discovery and innovation; providing online educational and instructional materials, namely course materials, magazines, leaflets, booklets, e-books and manuals.

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

  1. Report completed suspension check case still suspended
  2. Suspension checked - to attorney for action
  3. Report completed suspension check case still suspended
  4. Suspension checked - to attorney for action
  5. Notification of letter of suspension e-mailed
  6. Letter of suspension e-mailed
  7. Suspension letter written
  8. Teas/email correspondence entered
  9. Correspondence received in law office
  10. Teas response to office action received

8 earlier steps on the official record.

FAQ

About YORK UNIVERSITY

Who owns the trademark "YORK UNIVERSITY"?

The USPTO trademark "YORK UNIVERSITY" (application 98492511) is owned by York University.

What is the status of "YORK UNIVERSITY"?

Its status at the USPTO is: under examination.

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GET /v1/trademarks/{id}
ID=tm_019d2cc8-505a-7470-9a84-534d64e99ab1
curl https://api.signa.so/v1/trademarks/$ID \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SIGNA_API_KEY"
Response
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  "id": "tm_019d2cc8-505a-7470-9a84-534d64e99ab1",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "YORK UNIVERSITY",
  "status": {
    "primary": "pending",
    "stage": "examining"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "98492511",
  "filing_date": "2024-04-10",
  "nice_classes": [
    6,
    9,
    14,
    16,
    18,
    20,
    21,
    24,
    25,
    35,
    36,
    41,
    42
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "YORK UNIVERSITY",
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    }
  ]
}