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 75791352. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, November 29, 2013. 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
american express

General Information


Serial Number75791352
Word MarkAMERICAN EXPRESS
Filing DateThursday, September 2, 1999
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, November 29, 2013
Registration Number2709658
Registration DateTuesday, April 22, 2003
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 with the words "AMERICAN EXPRESS" in the center of the stripe; a partially overlapping square with the rounded corners in the center of the card; a lined and substantially rectangular shape with rounded corners on the left hand side of the card; and a translucent background with a gradation of stippling, 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 not intended to show color.

Classification Information


International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 29, 2013
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 1, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 1, 1999

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 102854900

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
Friday, November 29, 2013CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Friday, June 20, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, May 22, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, May 9, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Thursday, May 8, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 22, 2003REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, March 1, 2003ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, January 15, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 15, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, January 23, 2003REINSTATED
Wednesday, November 20, 2002ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Wednesday, November 20, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, March 8, 2002NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, March 7, 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, February 25, 2000NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, February 15, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, February 8, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER