USPTO trademark

I KNOW A GUY

RegisteredUSPTOWord markClass 16

"I KNOW A GUY" is a word mark owned by McLane, Chris, filed at the USPTO on November 30, 2022. It is registered and covers class 16 (Paper Goods and Printed Matter).

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Data current as of August 4, 2026Official USPTO record

As filed with the USPTO

Status: Registered; Since August 4, 2026
Filed: November 30, 2022
Registered: August 4, 2026
Expires: Not recorded
Application no.: 97981200
Registration no.: 8380801
Office: USPTO; United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type: Word mark; 1 class

Ownership

Who owns I KNOW A GUY

The owner and representative on file with the office.

Owner

McLane, Chris

Pittsburgh, United States

Representative

Anthony W. Brooks, Registration No. 66,476

The Webb Law Firm

Goods and services

What the mark covers

The products and services I KNOW A GUY is filed for, grouped by Nice class.

16Class 16 · Paper Goods and Printed Matter
Stationery; printed greeting cards; bookmarks

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

August 4, 2026Notice of registration confirmation emailed
August 4, 2026Registered-principal register
July 15, 2026Notice of acceptance of statement of use e-mailed
July 15, 2026Allowed principal register - sou accepted
June 23, 2026Statement of use processing complete
March 17, 2026Notice of approval of extension request e-mailed
March 17, 2026Sou extension 4 granted
March 17, 2026Statement of use processing complete
March 17, 2026Divisional processing complete
December 11, 2025Use amendment filed

10 earlier steps on the official record.

FAQ

About I KNOW A GUY

Who owns the trademark "I KNOW A GUY"?

The USPTO trademark "I KNOW A GUY" (application 97981200) is owned by McLane, Chris.

What is the status of "I KNOW A GUY"?

Its status at the USPTO is: registered.

When was "I KNOW A GUY" registered?

It was registered on August 4, 2026.

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Response

{
  "id": "tm_019d3f12-14a6-7436-80c6-fdb809b291cd",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "I KNOW A GUY",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "97981200",
  "filing_date": "2022-11-30",
  "nice_classes": [
    16
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "McLane, Chris",
      "entity_id": null
    }
  ]
}