TODAY’S TRADEMARK – FORD

Ford Motor Company, commonly known as Ford, is an American multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. It was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. The company sells automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand and luxury cars under its Lincoln luxury brand.

Ford introduced methods for large-scale manufacturing of cars and large-scale management of an industrial workforce using elaborately engineered manufacturing sequences typified by moving assembly lines. These methods transformed not only the automobile but also working life and the role of transportation.

Ford registered its trademark with the USPTO on July 20, 1909 bearing the serial number 71041417. The mark falls under class 19 of The International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks. Today, Ford is the second-largest U.S.-based automaker (behind General Motors) and the fifth-largest in the world.

The company has a global presence, operating in over 190 markets worldwide. In addition to producing automobiles, Ford also manufactures engines, powertrains, and automotive components. The company has also expanded into other areas, such as mobility solutions and autonomous vehicles, in order to stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving automotive industry.