AYN RAND Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, February 18, 2015, a trademark application was filed for AYN RAND with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AYN RAND trademark a serial number of 86538963. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Tuesday, October 4, 2022. This trademark is owned by The Ayn Rand Institute. The AYN RAND trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Construction & Repair Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Educational services and training in the nature of workshops, seminars, lectures, conferences and academic courses of study for the general public and at the undergraduate and graduate levels, concerning the study and advancement of Objectivism; Organizing and conducting debates, essay contests and scholarly sessions in the nature of workshops, courses, colloquia, lectures, tutorials and mentor programs concerning the study and advancement of Objectivism; Organizing interviews on philosophical issues and the study and advancement of Objectivism for radio, television and Internet media for educational and entertainment purposes; Organizing personal appearances by public speakers on philosophical issues and the study and advancement of Objectivism for radio, television and Internet media for educational and entertainment purposes; Organizing and producing programs and events on philosophical issues and the study and advancement of Objectivism in the nature of lectures, workshops, debates...

Printed matter, namely, books in the field of the study and advancement of Objectivism and multiple series of written articles published primarily in newspapers, anthologies and in secondary education course materials, newsletters, brochures, and educational and instructional materials concerning the study and advancement of Objectivism

Preservation services, namely, preservation of archival collections of documents and artifacts related to the study and advancement of Objectivism

Providing educational scholarships and grants for education for intellectuals training in the study and advancement of Objectivism; Charitable fundraising

Retail store services and on-line retail store services featuring written materials, books, audio books and downloadable MP3 files and MP3 recordings of information, lectures, courses and presentations on various subjects related to the study and advancement of Objectivism
ayn rand

General Information


Serial Number86538963
Word MarkAYN RAND
Filing DateWednesday, February 18, 2015
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateTuesday, October 4, 2022
Registration Number4949160
Registration DateTuesday, May 3, 2016
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 16, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services and training in the nature of workshops, seminars, lectures, conferences and academic courses of study for the general public and at the undergraduate and graduate levels, concerning the study and advancement of Objectivism; Organizing and conducting debates, essay contests and scholarly sessions in the nature of workshops, courses, colloquia, lectures, tutorials and mentor programs concerning the study and advancement of Objectivism; Organizing interviews on philosophical issues and the study and advancement of Objectivism for radio, television and Internet media for educational and entertainment purposes; Organizing personal appearances by public speakers on philosophical issues and the study and advancement of Objectivism for radio, television and Internet media for educational and entertainment purposes; Organizing and producing programs and events on philosophical issues and the study and advancement of Objectivism in the nature of lectures, workshops, debates, panel discussions, and programs in a dinner setting for educational and entertainment purposes; and Educational services, namely, organizing and sponsoring student-led high school and college campus clubs in the study and advancement of Objectivism
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "AYN RAND" inside a square.
Goods and ServicesPrinted matter, namely, books in the field of the study and advancement of Objectivism and multiple series of written articles published primarily in newspapers, anthologies and in secondary education course materials, newsletters, brochures, and educational and instructional materials concerning the study and advancement of Objectivism
Goods and ServicesPreservation services, namely, preservation of archival collections of documents and artifacts related to the study and advancement of Objectivism
Goods and ServicesProviding educational scholarships and grants for education for intellectuals training in the study and advancement of Objectivism; Charitable fundraising
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesRetail store services and on-line retail store services featuring written materials, books, audio books and downloadable MP3 files and MP3 recordings of information, lectures, courses and presentations on various subjects related to the study and advancement of Objectivism

Classification Information


International Class016 - 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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 3, 2015
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, March 10, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, March 10, 2014

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 3, 2015
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, March 10, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, March 10, 2014

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 3, 2015
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, March 10, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, March 10, 2014

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 3, 2015
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, March 10, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, March 10, 2014

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, March 5, 2015
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, March 10, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, March 10, 2014

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Ayn Rand Institute
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSanta Ana, CA 92707

Party NameThe Ayn Rand Institute
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressIrvine, CA 92606

Party NameThe Ayn Rand Institute
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressIrvine, CA 92606

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, February 21, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, June 3, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, June 3, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 3, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, January 8, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, March 5, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, March 6, 2015NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 26, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, December 3, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, December 3, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, December 3, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, January 8, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, January 8, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, January 8, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, January 8, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 27, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 16, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, February 16, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 3, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, June 27, 2019APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, June 27, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, May 3, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 4, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, October 4, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, October 4, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, May 3, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 6, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED