BENTON FOUNDATION Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Monday, September 8, 1997, a trademark application was filed for BENTON FOUNDATION with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BENTON FOUNDATION trademark a serial number of 75352827. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, July 15, 2019. This trademark is owned by Benton Foundation, The. The BENTON FOUNDATION trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services category with the following description:
promoting public awareness of the need for effective communications tools and appropriate public policy, to promote a strong and healthy democracy
General Information
| Serial Number | 75352827 |
| Word Mark | BENTON FOUNDATION |
| Filing Date | Monday, September 8, 1997 |
| Status | 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED |
| Status Date | Monday, July 15, 2019 |
| Registration Number | 2268234 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, August 10, 1999 |
| Mark Drawing | 1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, March 9, 1999 |
Trademark Statements
| NOT AVAILABLE | "FOUNDATION" |
| Goods and Services | promoting public awareness of the need for effective communications tools and appropriate public policy, to promote a strong and healthy democracy |
Classification Information
| 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 | Friday, September 26, 1997 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, August 31, 1980 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, August 31, 1980 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | BENTON INSTITUTE FOR BROADBAND & SOCIETY |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | WILMETTE, IL 60091 US |
| Party Name | Benton Foundation, The |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Evanston, IL 60202 US |
| Party Name | Benton Foundation, The |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Washington, DC 20006 US |
| Party Name | Benton Foundation, The |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Washington, DC 20006 US |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, February 24, 1998 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, March 2, 1998 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, March 3, 1998 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Monday, August 24, 1998 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, November 23, 1998 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, December 8, 1998 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, February 5, 1999 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Tuesday, March 9, 1999 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Thursday, April 8, 1999 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, August 10, 1999 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, July 5, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, July 5, 2005 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2005 | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2005 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Wednesday, August 23, 2006 | CASE FILE IN TICRS |
| Tuesday, August 4, 2009 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Friday, August 7, 2009 | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL |
| Friday, August 7, 2009 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Friday, August 7, 2009 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Friday, August 10, 2018 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Friday, July 12, 2019 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Monday, July 15, 2019 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Monday, July 15, 2019 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Monday, July 15, 2019 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |