AMERICAN EXPRESS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, September 28, 2005, 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 78722323. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, April 20, 2016. This trademark is owned by American Express Marketing & Development Corp.. The AMERICAN EXPRESS trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Transportation & Storage Services, and Restaurant & Hotel Services categories with the following description:

Making hotel reservations for others; reservation of hotel rooms for travelers

Financial services, namely, charge and credit card services; travelers check issuance and financing services related thereto; money order services; international banking services; military banking services; electronic funds transfer and bill payment processing services; life, health and accident insurance underwriting services; insurance administration and insurance claims processing services; computerized credit authorization and financial risk management services

Travel agency services, namely, ticket and tour arrangements; tour and sightseeing reservation services; organizing of tours; arranging the transportation of passengers by land, air and water; personal tour guide services and tour information; cargo handling in the nature of handling of passengers' luggage and arranging baggage transfer; arranging for automobile and bus rentals

Promoting the sale of goods and services of others by awarding purchase points for credit card use

Periodic magazines, newsletters, brochures and leaflets dealing with travel, dining and hotels
american express

General Information


Serial Number78722323
Word MarkAMERICAN EXPRESS
Filing DateWednesday, September 28, 2005
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, April 20, 2016
Registration Number3157593
Registration DateTuesday, October 17, 2006
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 25, 2006

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesMaking hotel reservations for others; reservation of hotel rooms for travelers
Goods and ServicesFinancial services, namely, charge and credit card services; travelers check issuance and financing services related thereto; money order services; international banking services; military banking services; electronic funds transfer and bill payment processing services; life, health and accident insurance underwriting services; insurance administration and insurance claims processing services; computerized credit authorization and financial risk management services
Goods and ServicesTravel agency services, namely, ticket and tour arrangements; tour and sightseeing reservation services; organizing of tours; arranging the transportation of passengers by land, air and water; personal tour guide services and tour information; cargo handling in the nature of handling of passengers' luggage and arranging baggage transfer; arranging for automobile and bus rentals
Description of the Colors ClaimedThe mark consists of a blue square at the middle of which are the words American Express on two lines in blue letters. The blue letters have a white background. The color appear throughout the mark.
Goods and ServicesPromoting the sale of goods and services of others by awarding purchase points for credit card use
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) blue and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesPeriodic magazines, newsletters, brochures and leaflets dealing with travel, dining and hotels

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 DateTuesday, October 4, 2005
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 11, 1974
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 11, 1974

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 4, 2005
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 11, 1974
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 11, 1974

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 4, 2005
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 11, 1974
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 11, 1974

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 4, 2005
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 11, 1974
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 11, 1974

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 4, 2005
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 11, 1974
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 11, 1974

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAmerican Express Marketing & Development Corp.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10285

Party NameAmerican Express Marketing & Development Corp.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10285

Party NameAmerican Express Marketing & Development Corp.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10285

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, October 4, 2005NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, January 12, 2006ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, January 19, 2006EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Thursday, January 19, 2006EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, January 23, 2006COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION ENTERED
Tuesday, February 28, 2006TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 28, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, March 3, 2006AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Tuesday, March 14, 2006APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, March 17, 2006ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, June 6, 2006LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, July 5, 2006NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, July 25, 2006PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, October 17, 2006REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, September 26, 2012TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 26, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, October 5, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, October 5, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, October 5, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, October 17, 2015COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, February 12, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, February 12, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 20, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, April 20, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, April 20, 2016REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, April 20, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, September 30, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, September 30, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, September 30, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, October 17, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED