| Serial Number | 86134209 |
| Word Mark | ANCESTRY |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, December 3, 2013 |
| Status | 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, August 19, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 4717504 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, April 7, 2015 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, November 4, 2014 |
| Goods and Services | Entertainment and educational services relating to genealogy and family history, namely, classes, workshops and educational conferences in the field of genealogy and family history; arranging and conducting seminars and webinars in the field of genealogy and family history; television, webcast [ and radio entertainment ] relating to genealogy and family history, namely, on-going television programs, [ on-going radio programs ] and on-going series provided through webcasts, all in the field of genealogy and family history; publishing of books, [ magazines, ] e-books, audio books, [ and web magazines ] all in the field of genealogical historical data, family history data census data, birth, marriage and death records; video recording of personal genealogical documentaries; providing a searchable online computer database of historical information, historical news articles and historical news clippings |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the word "Ancestry" in the color black with a green leaf design appearing to the left of the word "Ancestry" and the leaf design consisting of a green stylized three-pronged leaf cluster on its side pointing left with a linear base on its right. |
| Goods and Services | Electronic databases in the field of genealogical historical data, family history data, census data, birth, marriage and death records, photographs and graphical representations of family trees recorded on computer media; computer software for creating, managing, recording, searching, indexing, filtering and retrieval of genealogical historical data, family history data, census data, birth, marriage and death records; computer software for creating, managing, recording, searching, indexing, filtering and retrieval of sound and image files; computer software for use in creating, displaying, sharing and storing multimedia presentation files that include photographs and sound; computer software for graphically depicting genealogical historical data and family history data; computer software to enable searching of data and for connection to databases and the Internet; computer software that allows interaction between Internet sites; computer software for production of genealogical tables and charts; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of [ magazines and ] newsletters in the field of genealogy and family history; downloadable reports, tables and charts relating to genealogical historical data, family history data, census data, birth, marriage and death records; instructional manuals supplied and sold with all computer software identified herein as a unit; computer software for uploading, scanning, digitizing, viewing, organizing, sharing and editing photographs and for integrating photographs into genealogical databases and family trees; computer application software for mobile phones and handheld computers, namely, software for uploading, scanning, digitizing, viewing, organizing, sharing and editing photographs and for integrating photographs into genealogical databases and family trees; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for uploading, scanning, digitizing, viewing, organizing, sharing and editing photographs and for integrating photographs into genealogical databases and family trees; computer software for keeping track of genealogical information collected during family history and genealogical research and used to create reports, charts, and books containing such information; computer application software for mobile phones and handheld computers for researching and managing genealogical information collected during family history and genealogical research |
| Goods and Services | Books, booklets, manuals, [ magazines, newsletters, ] pamphlets, printed matter in the nature of printed guides, printed publications in the nature of printed educational materials, [ stationery, ] printed charts and calendars, all in the field of genealogy, family history, genealogical historical data, family history data, census data, birth, marriage and death records |
| Goods and Services | Chat room services for transmission of messages among computer users concerning genealogy and family history; provision of on-line forums for transmission of messages among computer users in the field of genealogy and family history; providing access to computer databases of genealogical and family history data; rental of access time to websites on global computer networks in the field of genealogy and family history; peer-to-peer photo sharing services, namely, electronic transmission of digital photo files among Internet users |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | As to "Ancestry" |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) green and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Online retail store and mail order retail services featuring audio and video recordings relating to genealogy and family history, genealogy and family history computer software, genealogy charts, genealogy and family history reports, genealogy and family history publications; services comprising the compilation and systematization of written communications and data in the field of genealogical and family history information into computer databases |
| Goods and Services | Provision of genealogical information, namely, provision of educational, research and historical tables of genealogical information; providing genealogical information, namely, family history information services, namely, retrieving, recording and reviewing ancestral data via the global computer network; consultancy, information and advisory services relating to the aforesaid; and providing an on-line computer database in the field of genealogy information and family history information; providing an online resource center featuring information in the field of genetic and family history and genealogy; provision of information in the field of personal historical data and information, genealogy and family history; provision of information resulting from educational research in the field of personal historical data and information, genealogy and family history; providing genealogical information, namely, family history information services in the nature of retrieving, recording and reviewing ancestral data via the Internet; consultancy, information and advisory services relating to personal historical data and information, genealogy and family history; providing an on-line computer database in the field of personal historical data and information, genealogy information and family history information; genealogical services, namely, genealogy and family history research, provided in person and via the Internet; genealogical services, namely, genealogy research, provided in person and via the Internet |
| Goods and Services | Diagnostic test kits for scientific use comprised of devices for collecting DNA samples in the nature of DNA collecting tubes, collection envelopes, and instruction manuals for using diagnostic test kits, all used for the purpose of researching genealogical and family history |
| Goods and Services | Application service provider services featuring software for use in creating, displaying, sharing and storing multimedia presentations that include photographs and sound, all in the field of genealogy and family history; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use in creating, displaying, sharing and storing multimedia presentations that include photographs and sound, all in the field of genealogy and family history; [ providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software that enables family groups to create and maintain personalized websites for the purpose of sharing information regarding family members; ] hosting of digital content on the Internet, namely, hosting on-line journals and blogs in the field of genealogy and family history; computer services, namely, hosting and maintaining an online website for others to access photo albums and calendars; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use in the creation and publication of on-line journals and blogs in the field of genealogy and family history; providing scientific analysis in the field of genetic and family history and genealogy; reporting services based upon the results of laboratory testing in the field of genetic and family history and genealogy; providing online computer databases featuring information based on the results of genetic testing for research purposes; application service provider services featuring software for providing access to databases that contain the results of genetic and family history testing; application service provider services featuring software for use in data management, data storage, data analysis, report generation, user identification, and membership identification, all in the field of genetic and family history and genealogy; scientific research in the field of genetic and family history and genealogy; DNA testing services for non-medical use, namely, DNA testing for investigating and learning about genealogical and family history; hosting of digital content on the Internet, namely, hosting historical data and information and on-line journals and blogs in the field of historical data and information, genealogy and family history; computer services, namely, hosting and maintaining an online website for others to access and share information and data in the fields of historical data and information, genealogy and family history; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for use in creating, displaying, sharing and storing information and data in the field of historical data and information, genealogy and family history; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software that enables family groups to create and maintain personalized websites for the purpose of sharing information regarding family members; application service provider featuring software for uploading, scanning, digitizing, viewing, organizing, sharing and editing photographs and for integrating photographs into genealogical databases and family trees; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software applications for uploading, scanning, digitizing, viewing, organizing, sharing and editing photographs and for integrating photographs into genealogical databases and family trees; computer services, namely, hosting of digital content on the internet; peer-to-peer browser photo sharing services, namely, providing a website featuring technology enabling users to upload, view, and download digital photos; photo scanning services; digitization of photographs and documents; computer services in the nature of customized web pages featuring user-defined information and personal profiles; providing a web site featuring temporary use of non-downloadable software for keeping track of genealogical information collected during family history and genealogical research and used to create reports, charts, and books containing such information; providing a website featuring resources, namely, non-downloadable software for keeping track of genealogical information collected during family history and genealogical research and used to create reports, charts, and books containing such information |
| International Class | 038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 104 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, December 14, 2013 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, October 15, 2014 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, October 15, 2014 |
| International Class | 009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus. |
| US Class Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, December 14, 2013 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, October 15, 2014 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, October 15, 2014 |
| International Class | 010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials. |
| US Class Codes | 026, 039, 044 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, September 16, 2014 |
| Primary Code | 010 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, October 15, 2014 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, October 15, 2014 |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, December 14, 2013 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, October 15, 2014 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, October 15, 2014 |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, December 14, 2013 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, October 15, 2014 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, October 15, 2014 |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, December 14, 2013 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, October 15, 2014 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, October 15, 2014 |
| International Class | 042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, December 14, 2013 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, October 15, 2014 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, October 15, 2014 |
| International Class | 045 - 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 Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, December 14, 2013 |
| Primary Code | 045 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, October 15, 2014 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, October 15, 2014 |
| Party Name | Ancestry.com Operations Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Lehi, UT 84043 |
| Party Name | Ancestry.com Operations Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Provo, UT 84604 |
| Party Name | Ancestry.com Operations Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Provo, UT 84604 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Saturday, December 14, 2013 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, December 17, 2013 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, March 14, 2014 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, March 14, 2014 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, September 15, 2014 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, September 30, 2014 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, October 15, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 4, 2014 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, November 4, 2014 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 30, 2014 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Monday, January 5, 2015 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Friday, December 6, 2013 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, March 14, 2014 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, March 14, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, September 15, 2014 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, September 16, 2014 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, September 16, 2014 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, September 30, 2014 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Monday, February 9, 2015 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, March 3, 2015 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
| Wednesday, March 4, 2015 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 7, 2015 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, September 9, 2015 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Monday, January 5, 2015 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Tuesday, February 10, 2015 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Wednesday, November 16, 2016 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Tuesday, November 7, 2017 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, June 6, 2019 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Thursday, June 6, 2019 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Monday, October 21, 2019 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, November 9, 2016 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Tuesday, November 7, 2017 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, October 21, 2019 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, August 5, 2021 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Thursday, August 5, 2021 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Tuesday, April 7, 2020 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, December 23, 2020 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Tuesday, April 6, 2021 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, September 8, 2021 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Thursday, August 5, 2021 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 7, 2025 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Monday, August 18, 2025 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED |
| Sunday, April 7, 2024 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |