ACT Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, April 27, 1999, a trademark application was filed for ACT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ACT trademark a serial number of 75692325. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, July 24, 2024. This trademark is owned by ACT, Inc.. The ACT trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Educational services, namely, providing a web site on a global computer network featuring information in the fields of education planning, career counseling and guidance, namely, career planning and preparation, workforce development and college admissions; instructional offerings, namely conducting workshops and seminars in the fields of educational planning, career counseling and guidance, namely career planning and preparation, workforce development and the uses of standardized tests for educational institutions, professional organizations, government, business, and industry; preparing, administering, and scoring of standardized tests for schools, colleges, professional organizations, government, business, and industry

Pre-recorded compact discs, video and audio cassettes, and educational and administrative software featuring instruction, information, tests, proficiency and professional assessments, and administrative assistance, all for one or more of the following purposes, namely, education and career planning, post secondary admissions, academic advising, course placement, educational research, test development, educational and occupational testing, test scoring and reporting, test administration, student aptitude and achievement testing, student evaluation, instructional assessment and training, curriculum development, language proficiency assessment, need analysis, certification and professional licensing, professional assessment, and career guidance, all for use in the field of education from primary through postgraduate levels and instructional manuals therefore sold as a unit

Publications, namely, printed test booklets, educational books, booklets, newsletters, brochures, catalogues, manuals, guidebooks, technical manuals, statistical reports, and research reports, all in the fields of education planning, career planning and preparation, workforce development, college admissions, and standardized testing

Conducting research to advance theory and practice in areas of educational testing, measurement, research, and program support
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General Information


Serial Number75692325
Word MarkACT
Filing DateTuesday, April 27, 1999
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, July 24, 2024
Registration Number2888069
Registration DateTuesday, September 28, 2004
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 6, 2004

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, providing a web site on a global computer network featuring information in the fields of education planning, career counseling and guidance, namely, career planning and preparation, workforce development and college admissions; instructional offerings, namely conducting workshops and seminars in the fields of educational planning, career counseling and guidance, namely career planning and preparation, workforce development and the uses of standardized tests for educational institutions, professional organizations, government, business, and industry; preparing, administering, and scoring of standardized tests for schools, colleges, professional organizations, government, business, and industry
Goods and ServicesPre-recorded compact discs, video and audio cassettes, and educational and administrative software featuring instruction, information, tests, proficiency and professional assessments, and administrative assistance, all for one or more of the following purposes, namely, education and career planning, post secondary admissions, academic advising, course placement, educational research, test development, educational and occupational testing, test scoring and reporting, test administration, student aptitude and achievement testing, student evaluation, instructional assessment and training, curriculum development, language proficiency assessment, need analysis, certification and professional licensing, professional assessment, and career guidance, all for use in the field of education from primary through postgraduate levels and instructional manuals therefore sold as a unit
Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateIn the statement, column 1, line 26 is deleted and First Use 00-00-1966; In Commerce 00-00-1966 is inserted.
Goods and ServicesPublications, namely, printed test booklets, educational books, booklets, newsletters, brochures, catalogues, manuals, guidebooks, technical manuals, statistical reports, and research reports, all in the fields of education planning, career planning and preparation, workforce development, college admissions, and standardized testing
Goods and ServicesConducting research to advance theory and practice in areas of educational testing, measurement, research, and program support

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 25, 1999
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1965
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1965

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 DateFriday, June 25, 1999
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 8, 1959
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 8, 1959

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 25, 1999
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 8, 1959
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 8, 1959

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 25, 1999
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 8, 1959
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 8, 1959

Trademark Owner History


Party NameACT EDUCATION CORP.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIOWA CITY, IA 52243

Party NameIMPACT ASSET CORP.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIOWA CITY, IA 52243

Party NameACT, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIowa City, IA 52243

Party NameACT, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIowa City, IA 522430168

Party NameACT, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIowa City, IA 522430168

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, September 29, 1999ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, June 27, 2002CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Friday, September 27, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 12, 1999ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, October 15, 1999NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, February 29, 2000CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, April 11, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, April 12, 2000FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Thursday, October 12, 2000CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, November 6, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, November 9, 2000LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Friday, May 10, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, June 9, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, June 9, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Sunday, November 9, 2003CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, March 15, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, March 15, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, April 20, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 20, 2004PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, April 20, 2004EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, September 27, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, November 20, 2002LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Friday, June 6, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, December 31, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, April 20, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, April 22, 2004EMAIL RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 16, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, July 6, 2004PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, September 28, 2004REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 21, 2004EMAIL RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 21, 2004EMAIL RECEIVED
Friday, September 24, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, August 1, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 19, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, December 17, 2007TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Friday, February 29, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, March 4, 2008AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Thursday, September 9, 2010TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 19, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, August 19, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, August 19, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, November 8, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 8, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, October 18, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, October 18, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, October 18, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, October 18, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, October 18, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, December 10, 2021NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, September 28, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 20, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, June 20, 2024AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, June 21, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, June 25, 2024POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Wednesday, July 24, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, July 24, 2024POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED NO RESPONSE REQUIRED
Friday, July 15, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, May 16, 2024AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, July 24, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, July 24, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, July 24, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED