ARBNET BY THE MORTON ARBORETUM Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Monday, December 15, 2025, a trademark application was filed for ARBNET BY THE MORTON ARBORETUM with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ARBNET BY THE MORTON ARBORETUM trademark a serial number of 99548270. The federal status of this trademark filing is RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED as of Saturday, May 30, 2026. This trademark is owned by The Trustees of the Morton Arboretum Trust, an Illinois charitable trust, the trustees comprising Robert J. Schillerstrom, Anna Caroline Ball, E. James Dondlinger, Jamal J. Scott, Kelly Powers, Baria Robert A. Bartlett, Jr., Pat A. Basu, Walter W. Becky II, Molly Boed, Barbara J. Bradford, Christopher B. Burke, Mary L. Burke, Michael E. Cahill, Trisha L. Conley, Robert L. Fealy, Asheesh Goel, Mark C. Gossett, Andrew O. Johnson, Robert E. Kress, Charles P. McQuaid , Milan Mrksich, Dahlia Nayar , Curtis X. Reed, Jr and Courtney J. Reum. The ARBNET BY THE MORTON ARBORETUM trademark is filed in the Education & Entertainment Services category with the following description:
Providing a website featuring educational information in the field of botany and the operation of an arboretum, namely, creation, management, public engagement, tree collections, tree science, tree conservation, funding opportunities and forestry
General Information
| Serial Number | 99548270 |
| Word Mark | ARBNET BY THE MORTON ARBORETUM |
| Filing Date | Monday, December 15, 2025 |
| Status | 661 - RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED |
| Status Date | Saturday, May 30, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Statements
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "ARBORETUM" |
| Goods and Services | Providing a website featuring educational information in the field of botany and the operation of an arboretum, namely, creation, management, public engagement, tree collections, tree science, tree conservation, funding opportunities and forestry |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a stylized tree design formed by six curved lines arranged symmetrically to represent branches and foliage. The curved lines collectively form the shape of a tree canopy and trunk. The stylized tree design appears to the left of the words "ARBNET" in standard lettering that is directly above the words "BY THE MORTON ARBORETUM" appearing in standard lettering. |
Classification Information
| 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 | Monday, December 15, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, December 8, 2025 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, December 8, 2025 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | The Trustees of the Morton Arboretum Trust, an Illinois charitable trust, the trustees comprising Robert J. Schillerstrom, Anna Caroline Ball, E. James Dondlinger, Jamal J. Scott, Kelly Powers, Baria Robert A. Bartlett, Jr., Pat A. Basu, Walter W. Becky II, Molly Boed, Barbara J. Bradford, Christopher B. Burke, Mary L. Burke, Michael E. Cahill, Trisha L. Conley, Robert L. Fealy, Asheesh Goel, Mark C. Gossett, Andrew O. Johnson, Robert E. Kress, Charles P. McQuaid , Milan Mrksich, Dahlia Nayar , Curtis X. Reed, Jr and Courtney J. Reum |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 40 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | Lisle, IL 60532
US |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, December 15, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, December 15, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, April 17, 2026 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, May 29, 2026 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, May 29, 2026 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Saturday, May 30, 2026 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
