PIN

What this record means

The record shows that the mark “PIN” is currently pending on the Principal Register, owned by Mitsubishi Pencil Company, Limited, a corporation organized in Japan. The application covers writing instruments under class 016, specifically paper goods and printed matter, with first use in 1976 and commerce use beginning in 2019. Because the mark is only in the writing‑instrument category, a similar name used for unrelated goods or services would be a farther concern, but the same name on any writing‑instrument product could raise the closest record‑based issue. The record does not grant control over every use of the word “PIN.” The latest status event is the publication for opposition on July 7, 2026, after which the owner has a 30‑day window to oppose. No enforcement actions such as oppositions or cancellations appear in the supplied history. If you’re considering a similar name for writing instruments, this pending mark represents a meaningful risk.