AMERICAN EXPRESS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, September 2, 1999, a trademark application was filed for AMERICAN EXPRESS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AMERICAN EXPRESS trademark a serial number of 75791287. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, April 18, 2022. This trademark is owned by American Express Company. The AMERICAN EXPRESS trademark is filed in the Insurance & Financial Services category with the following description:

Financial services, namely, providing credit card, debit card, charge card and stored value smart card services; [ electronic funds and currency transfer services, ] electronic payments services, namely, electronic processing and transmission of bill payment; [ cash disbursement services, and transaction authorization and settlement services; travelers check issuance services, money order services, and international banking services, investment banking services, military banking services; ] financial services for travelers, namely, foreign remittance services; [ mutual fund investment services, ] and credit card, purchase protection, [ travel accident insurance underwriting services; providing an interactive web site featuring information in the field of financial services; ] computerized credit card verification; [ electronic cash transactions ]
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General Information


Serial Number75791287
Word MarkAMERICAN EXPRESS
Filing DateThursday, September 2, 1999
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, April 18, 2022
Registration Number2615708
Registration DateTuesday, September 3, 2002
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 8, 2001

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a translucent credit card face with a stripe across the upper portion of the card lined for the color gray with the words "AMERICAN EXPRESS" in the center of the stripe; a partially overlapping square with rounded corners in the center of the card lined for the color blue; a lined and substantially rectangular shape with rounded corners on the left hand side of the card lined for the color silver; and a translucent background with a gradation of stippling in white, heaviest at the top of the card and running through to the lightest of stippling at the bottom of the card.
Goods and ServicesFinancial services, namely, providing credit card, debit card, charge card and stored value smart card services; [ electronic funds and currency transfer services, ] electronic payments services, namely, electronic processing and transmission of bill payment; [ cash disbursement services, and transaction authorization and settlement services; travelers check issuance services, money order services, and international banking services, investment banking services, military banking services; ] financial services for travelers, namely, foreign remittance services; [ mutual fund investment services, ] and credit card, purchase protection, [ travel accident insurance underwriting services; providing an interactive web site featuring information in the field of financial services; ] computerized credit card verification; [ electronic cash transactions ]
Lining/Stippling StatementThe broken line representation around the perimeter of the overall rectangular shape of the card is intended to show placement of the mark and is not claimed as a feature of the mark. The stippling shown on the drawing is a feature of the mark and is claimed for the color white.

Classification Information


International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, November 23, 1999
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 1, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 1, 1999

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAmerican Express Marketing & Deverlopment Corp.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10285

Party NameAmerican Express Company
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 102854900

Party NameAmerican Express Company
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 102854900

Party NameAmerican Express Company
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 102854900

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, April 18, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, April 18, 2022REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, April 18, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, April 18, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, December 20, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, September 3, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 18, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 18, 2012REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, September 18, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, September 18, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, September 5, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 5, 2012TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 24, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, July 17, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, May 23, 2008POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION
Friday, May 23, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, May 9, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 16, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, September 3, 2002REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, May 6, 2002ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, April 10, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, March 4, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, March 4, 2002NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, February 4, 2002STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, December 31, 2001USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, July 31, 2001NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, May 8, 2001PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, April 25, 2001NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, December 14, 2000APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, December 13, 2000EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, December 12, 2000PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Wednesday, September 20, 2000APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, August 18, 2000CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, February 25, 2000NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, February 10, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, February 7, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER