AMERICAN EXPRESS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, April 27, 2012, 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 85610013. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, January 18, 2022. This trademark is owned by American Express Marketing & Development Corp.. The AMERICAN EXPRESS trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Communication Services, Transportation & Storage Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Restaurant & Hotel Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Arranging for ticket reservations and admission to music, theater, fashion, film, and sports events

Arranging travel tours as a bonus program for credit cards customers

Providing online forums and electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among computer users concerning small business advice; providing equipment and facilities for videoconferencing, teleconferencing, and telepresence conferencing

Assistance with electronic transfers of money; Banking services; Prepaid card, prepaid gift card, stored value card and payment card services; Foreign currency exchange services; Payment processing services, namely, charge card, credit card, prepaid card, gift card, stored value card and payment card transaction processing services; Electronic charge card, credit card, prepaid card, gift card, stored value card and payment card transactions; Issuing Charge cards, credit cards, prepaid cards, prepaid gift cards, stored value cards and payment cards; providing online information for merchants regarding guidelines and fees pertaining to credit card acceptance

Business development services, namely, providing start-up support for businesses of others; business management consultation; assisting businesses in obtaining government contracts; corporate meeting management services; providing facilities for business meetings; promoting the sale of credit card accounts through the administration of incentive award programs; providing an online directory information service featuring information regarding merchants who accept payment by credit card

Concierge services for others comprising making requested personal arrangements and reservations and providing customer-specific information to meet individual needs rendered to credit card customers

Travel agency services, namely, making reservations for temporary lodging, restaurants and meals
american express

General Information


Serial Number85610013
Word MarkAMERICAN EXPRESS
Filing DateFriday, April 27, 2012
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, January 18, 2022
Registration Number4214089
Registration DateTuesday, September 25, 2012
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 10, 2012

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesArranging for ticket reservations and admission to music, theater, fashion, film, and sports events
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "AMERICAN EXPRESS" in blue, outlined in white inside a blue box. The words are staggered: "AMERICAN" is left justified and the word "EXPRESS" is right justified.
Goods and ServicesArranging travel tours as a bonus program for credit cards customers
Goods and ServicesProviding online forums and electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among computer users concerning small business advice; providing equipment and facilities for videoconferencing, teleconferencing, and telepresence conferencing
Goods and ServicesAssistance with electronic transfers of money; Banking services; Prepaid card, prepaid gift card, stored value card and payment card services; Foreign currency exchange services; Payment processing services, namely, charge card, credit card, prepaid card, gift card, stored value card and payment card transaction processing services; Electronic charge card, credit card, prepaid card, gift card, stored value card and payment card transactions; Issuing Charge cards, credit cards, prepaid cards, prepaid gift cards, stored value cards and payment cards; providing online information for merchants regarding guidelines and fees pertaining to credit card acceptance
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) blue and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesBusiness development services, namely, providing start-up support for businesses of others; business management consultation; assisting businesses in obtaining government contracts; corporate meeting management services; providing facilities for business meetings; promoting the sale of credit card accounts through the administration of incentive award programs; providing an online directory information service featuring information regarding merchants who accept payment by credit card
Goods and ServicesConcierge services for others comprising making requested personal arrangements and reservations and providing customer-specific information to meet individual needs rendered to credit card customers
Goods and ServicesTravel agency services, namely, making reservations for temporary lodging, restaurants and meals

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, May 3, 2012
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1970
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1970

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, May 3, 2012
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1849
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1849

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, May 3, 2012
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 1, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, October 1, 2005

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, May 3, 2012
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1914
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1914

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, May 3, 2012
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 1, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 1, 2006

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, May 3, 2012
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1914
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1914

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, May 3, 2012
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 12, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 12, 1999

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAmerican Express Marketing & DevelopmentCorp.
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, January 18, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 18, 2022REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, January 18, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, January 14, 2022TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Friday, January 14, 2022OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1
Friday, January 14, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, December 20, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, September 25, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, October 12, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, October 12, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, October 11, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 27, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, September 27, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, September 25, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 25, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 10, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 10, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, June 20, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Thursday, June 7, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, June 7, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, June 4, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 4, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, June 4, 2012NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, June 4, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, June 4, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, May 14, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, May 14, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, May 14, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, May 10, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 10, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 10, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, May 4, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, May 4, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Thursday, May 3, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, May 1, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED