AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY SYSTEM Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, September 21, 2012, a trademark application was filed for AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY SYSTEM with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY SYSTEM trademark a serial number of 85734787. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, September 22, 2025. This trademark is owned by American Public University System, Inc.. The AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY SYSTEM trademark is filed in the Education & Entertainment Services category with the following description:

Educational services, namely, providing instruction and training at the undergraduate and graduate levels in a variety of academic subjects and disciplines via a global computer network
american public university system

General Information


Serial Number85734787
Word MarkAMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Filing DateFriday, September 21, 2012
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, September 22, 2025
Registration Number4741532
Registration DateTuesday, May 26, 2015
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 10, 2015

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, providing instruction and training at the undergraduate and graduate levels in a variety of academic subjects and disciplines via a global computer network
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY SYSTEM" in a circle, punctuated by two stars, surrounded by concentric circles, with a bald eagle in the center of the circle holding a diploma and a feather and superimposed on a globe. The eagle is flanked by a stylized depiction of parts of the West Virginia state flag on the left and parts of a stars and stripe flag on the right.
Section 2(f) Limitation Statementas to "AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY SYSTEM"
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
NOT AVAILABLE"PUBLIC UNIVERSITY SYSTEM"

Classification Information


International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 25, 2012
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, May 16, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, May 16, 2009

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20016

Party NameAmerican Public University System, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCharles Town, WV 25414

Party NameAmerican Public University System, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCharles Town, WV 25414

Party NameAmerican Public University System, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCharles Town, WV 25414

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, September 26, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, September 25, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, September 25, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, June 10, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, November 16, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, November 21, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, November 21, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 21, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, May 20, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, May 20, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, May 21, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, June 10, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, June 10, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 25, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, June 26, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, July 17, 2014FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Monday, December 9, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, December 9, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, December 10, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, January 2, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, January 2, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, January 2, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 25, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, July 17, 2014NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Monday, August 11, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, January 16, 2015TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Friday, January 30, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, July 17, 2014FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Friday, January 16, 2015EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Friday, January 16, 2015JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Friday, January 16, 2015EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Thursday, January 29, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, January 30, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, January 30, 2015NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, January 30, 2015EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, January 30, 2015EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED
Tuesday, March 10, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 10, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 26, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 26, 2015AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, January 30, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 3, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, February 18, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 26, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 2, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 26, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 25, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, August 26, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 22, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 22, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, June 22, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 22, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Sunday, May 26, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, September 22, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, May 26, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, September 19, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, September 22, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, September 22, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED