ANCESTRY.COM Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, July 20, 2007, a trademark application was filed for ANCESTRY.COM with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ANCESTRY.COM trademark a serial number of 77235261. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, February 28, 2019. This trademark is owned by The Generations Network, Inc.. The ANCESTRY.COM trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

[ Electronic databases in the field of genealogy consisting of historical records, historical publications, photographs, and family trees and family histories submitted by users, provided on digital media, namely, CDs and recorded on computer media ]

[ Distributorship, online retail store, and mail order services in the field of genealogy publications and computer hardware and software ]

Providing on-line electronic databases in the field of genealogy research featuring historical records, historical publications, photographs, and family trees and family histories submitted by users, provided on the global computer network; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use in creating, displaying, sharing and storing multimedia presentations that include photographs and sound; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for application and database integration for use in searchable databases and information storage, manipulation and retrieval of audio family histories, audio notes attached to family trees and other database elements and audio narrations of photo stories, timelines and personal memorials; Application service provider (ASP) featuring software for use in creating, displaying, sharing and storing multimedia presentations that include photographs and sound; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software f...
ancestry.com

General Information


Serial Number77235261
Word MarkANCESTRY.COM
Filing DateFriday, July 20, 2007
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, February 28, 2019
Registration Number3566509
Registration DateTuesday, January 27, 2009
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 11, 2008

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized three-pronged leaf cluster on its side pointing left with a linear base on its right adjacent to the words "ancestry.com" in a stylized font.
Goods and Services[ Electronic databases in the field of genealogy consisting of historical records, historical publications, photographs, and family trees and family histories submitted by users, provided on digital media, namely, CDs and recorded on computer media ]
Goods and Services[ Distributorship, online retail store, and mail order services in the field of genealogy publications and computer hardware and software ]
Goods and ServicesProviding on-line electronic databases in the field of genealogy research featuring historical records, historical publications, photographs, and family trees and family histories submitted by users, provided on the global computer network; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use in creating, displaying, sharing and storing multimedia presentations that include photographs and sound; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for application and database integration for use in searchable databases and information storage, manipulation and retrieval of audio family histories, audio notes attached to family trees and other database elements and audio narrations of photo stories, timelines and personal memorials; Application service provider (ASP) featuring software for use in creating, displaying, sharing and storing multimedia presentations that include photographs and sound; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use in creating, displaying, sharing and storing multimedia presentations that include photographs and sound; Genealogical research services, Providing genealogical and family history information services, namely, retrieving, recording and reviewing ancestral data via the global computer network
Pseudo MarkANCESTRY

Classification Information


International Class009 - 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 Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, February 28, 2019
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 7, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 7, 2007

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, February 28, 2019
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 7, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 7, 2007

International Class042 - 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 Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, July 25, 2007
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 7, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 7, 2007

Trademark Owner History


Party NameANCESTRY.COM OPERATIONS INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLehi, UT 84043

Party NameThe Generations Network, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressProvo, UT 84604

Party NameThe Generations Network, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressProvo, UT 84604

Party NameThe Generations Network, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressProvo, UT 84604

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, September 8, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, December 23, 2020ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, October 21, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, October 21, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, February 28, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Thursday, February 28, 2019REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, February 28, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Thursday, February 28, 2019REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Thursday, February 28, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, January 25, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, January 27, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 7, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, November 7, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 16, 2016ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, November 9, 2016ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, September 9, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, September 25, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, September 25, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, September 25, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 18, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 9, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, January 2, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, September 15, 2010ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, December 4, 2009ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, December 4, 2009TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 15, 2009AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, January 27, 2009REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, November 11, 2008PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, October 22, 2008NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, October 8, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, October 7, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 7, 2008AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Tuesday, October 7, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, October 7, 2008PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 30, 2008NOTIFICATION OF SUBSEQUENT FINAL EMAILED
Tuesday, September 30, 2008CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 30, 2008ACTION CONTINUING A FINAL - COMPLETED
Tuesday, September 9, 2008AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Tuesday, September 9, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, September 9, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, September 2, 2008PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, June 30, 2008NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Monday, June 30, 2008FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Monday, June 30, 2008FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, May 1, 2008TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, May 1, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, May 1, 2008TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 12, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, November 1, 2007NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, November 1, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, November 1, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, October 24, 2007ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, July 26, 2007NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Wednesday, July 25, 2007NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM