A AMERICAN COUNCILS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, December 3, 2012, a trademark application was filed for A AMERICAN COUNCILS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the A AMERICAN COUNCILS trademark a serial number of 85793605. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, March 28, 2024. This trademark is owned by American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, Inc.. The A AMERICAN COUNCILS trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Educational services, namely, developing and conducting academic, training and research exchange programs for citizens of the United States and foreign countries; conducting classes, educational conferences, and seminars in the field of language and cultural studies; training and instruction in language studies and the teaching of languages; distribution of information and course materials therewith; all of the above provided onsite and over a global computer network

Books, pamphlets, newsletters, and printed teaching materials in the fields of American and foreign language, culture, and educational topics

Association services, namely, promoting the interests of students, teachers, faculty administrators, researchers, government officials, and professionals in the United States and abroad; promotional sponsorship of international faculty and research exchange programs; administration of educational exchange programs
a american councils

General Information


Serial Number85793605
Word MarkA AMERICAN COUNCILS
Filing DateMonday, December 3, 2012
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, March 28, 2024
Registration Number4560990
Registration DateTuesday, July 1, 2014
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 21, 2014

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, developing and conducting academic, training and research exchange programs for citizens of the United States and foreign countries; conducting classes, educational conferences, and seminars in the field of language and cultural studies; training and instruction in language studies and the teaching of languages; distribution of information and course materials therewith; all of the above provided onsite and over a global computer network
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized "A" to the left of the phrase "AMERICAN COUNCILS", with the term "AMERICAN" directly above the term "COUNCILS".
Goods and ServicesBooks, pamphlets, newsletters, and printed teaching materials in the fields of American and foreign language, culture, and educational topics
Section 2(f) Limitation Statementas to "AMERICAN COUNCILS"
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesAssociation services, namely, promoting the interests of students, teachers, faculty administrators, researchers, government officials, and professionals in the United States and abroad; promotional sponsorship of international faculty and research exchange programs; administration of educational exchange programs

Classification Information


International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 12, 2012
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, June 30, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, June 30, 2012

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, April 3, 2013
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, June 30, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, June 30, 2012

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 12, 2012
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, June 30, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, June 30, 2012

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAmerican Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20036

Party NameAmerican Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20036

Party NameAmerican Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20036

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, March 28, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, March 28, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, March 28, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, March 28, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, November 2, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, July 1, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, September 16, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, September 16, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, September 14, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, August 7, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 7, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, July 1, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 30, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, December 30, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 23, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 1, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, May 29, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 28, 2014LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, May 26, 2014ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Saturday, May 3, 2014STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, April 11, 2014USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, April 30, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, April 11, 2014TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 18, 2014NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, January 21, 2014OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 21, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, January 1, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, December 13, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, December 12, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, December 9, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, December 9, 2013EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, December 9, 2013NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, December 9, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, December 9, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, June 19, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 19, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 19, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, June 14, 2013PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Saturday, June 8, 2013WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Wednesday, May 29, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, May 23, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 15, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, May 15, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, May 15, 2013TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Thursday, April 18, 2013NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Thursday, April 18, 2013FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Thursday, April 18, 2013FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Wednesday, April 10, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 3, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, April 3, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, April 3, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, March 28, 2013NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, March 28, 2013PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, March 28, 2013PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, March 25, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, March 22, 2013TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Thursday, March 21, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, December 13, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Wednesday, December 12, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, December 6, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED