ETS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, October 1, 2015, a trademark application was filed for ETS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ETS trademark a serial number of 86775158. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Wednesday, July 17, 2024. This trademark is owned by Educational Testing Service. The ETS trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Creating, administering, scoring and reporting a paper-based, computer-based and internet-based language proficiency test; creating, administering and scoring tests of academic skills, abilities and learning; administering educational tests to measure information and communication technology proficiency; preparing, administering, scoring and reporting a series of graduate school admissions examinations; test development, test administration and test scoring services for a series of examinations for teacher licensure and teacher certification; conducting seminars, webinars and workshops in the field of test preparation, teacher licensure and teacher certification; consultation in the fields of educational testing and assessment; providing educational information about testing, namely, in the field of education; organizing in-person educational forums and conducting training workshops and seminars on graduate schools and graduate school admissions examinations; providing graduate school ...

Audio and video recordings, pre-recorded computer programs and computer programs downloadable from a global computer network, all used for preparing for and practicing standardized tests of literacy, basic academic skills, academic achievement and aptitude, language proficiency and for use in researching graduate school programs and preparing for graduate school admissions examinations and educational and professional testing and assessment of skills, abilities, learning and achievement; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of informational booklets, books, pamphlets, newsletters, brochures and score reports in the field of test preparation, test information, test scoring for teacher licensure and teacher certification, education, educational research and standardized testing; interactive computer software to assist in curriculum development, curriculum management and the development of instructional programs for teachers, schools, school districts and educational service...

Paper goods and printed matter, namely, printed test forms and test booklets, booklets, books, newsletters, printed certificates, manuals, guides, pamphlets, posters, rosters, printed reports, vouchers, summaries and papers pertaining to test preparation, educational and professional testing and assessment of skills, abilities, learning and achievement; printed publications, namely, books and booklets used for preparing for and practicing standardized tests of literacy, basic academic skills, academic achievement, aptitude, language proficiency and for use in researching graduate school programs and preparing for graduate school admissions examinations; printed publications, namely, books, booklets, study guides, and instructional manuals in the field of test preparation, test administration and test scoring for a series of examinations for teacher licensure and teacher certification; printed tests in the field of teacher licensure and teacher certification; printed publications, namel...

Developing, administering and evaluating educational scholarship programs

Providing test registration services; online retail store services featuring educational materials and job and career readiness materials; consultation in the field of professional assessment for purposes of improving professional competency; business services to determine employment skills and to evaluate occupational proficiency, namely, test development, test administration and test scoring services for examinations that measure and evaluate an individual's productivity, non-cognitive skills, and job adaptation and readiness

Providing temporary use of non-downloadable online software for an Internet-based language proficiency test; providing temporary use of non-downloadable online software for the administration of a series of examinations for teacher licensure and teacher certification; development of research-based diagnostic tools, namely, computer software, to assist schools and school districts evaluate their curriculum and instructional programs to ensure all students meet established state educational standards; conducting research and validity studies in the field of educational achievement, aptitude and examinations for scoring, measuring, evaluating and storing information related to an individual's assessment; providing temporary use of non-downloadable on-line software for the administration of examinations for scoring, measuring, evaluating and storing information related to an individual's productivity levels, non-cognitive skills and proficiencies for job placement, job adaptation and ident...
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General Information


Serial Number86775158
Word MarkETS
Filing DateThursday, October 1, 2015
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateWednesday, July 17, 2024
Registration Number5372434
Registration DateTuesday, January 9, 2018
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 5, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesCreating, administering, scoring and reporting a paper-based, computer-based and internet-based language proficiency test; creating, administering and scoring tests of academic skills, abilities and learning; administering educational tests to measure information and communication technology proficiency; preparing, administering, scoring and reporting a series of graduate school admissions examinations; test development, test administration and test scoring services for a series of examinations for teacher licensure and teacher certification; conducting seminars, webinars and workshops in the field of test preparation, teacher licensure and teacher certification; consultation in the fields of educational testing and assessment; providing educational information about testing, namely, in the field of education; organizing in-person educational forums and conducting training workshops and seminars on graduate schools and graduate school admissions examinations; providing graduate school educational information by computer for students and educational institutions; conducting professional development workshops in the field of language instruction and learning and language proficiency test preparation; providing training programs, educational conferences, workshops, courses, and seminars in the fields of education reform, curriculum development and enrichment; educational consulting and training services in the field of educational practices that assist teachers and administrators in evaluating collected student performance data and designing and implementing standards-based instruction based thereon to improve academic achievement; educational services, namely, curriculum and instruction design and implementation services; analysis and assessment of educational curriculum; training and educational consultation services in the field of elementary, middle and high school education; assessment and evaluation of student achievement, proficiency and skill level based on established state educational standards; development of research-based diagnostic tools, namely, printed materials, to assist schools and school districts evaluate their curriculum and instructional programs to ensure all students meet established state educational standards; conducting research and studies with respect to educational testing and test theory; providing an online database featuring graduate school information and guidance for students and educational institutions; providing graduate school guidance, assessment and placement services; providing recognition and incentives by the way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the field of teaching; providing an interactive website providing educators, parents and students with educational information and counseling about standardized tests and K-12 education; providing weblinks to informational sites of others regarding educational issues; publication of booklets, leaflets and brochures regarding K-12 education and standardized testing; providing written text editing delivered via the internet; providing an online searchable database featuring educational research and validity studies in the field of educational achievement, aptitude and assessment; providing online educational assessments; educational services, namely, preparing, administering, scoring and analyzing a paper-based, computer-based and internet-based standardized test in the fields of language arts, reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies for purposes of evaluating high school-level proficiency and higher education and workplace readiness; providing test score reporting services; educational services, namely, providing essay scores and writing skills evaluations to students and teachers via the internet; educational services, namely, providing, administering and scoring online non-cognitive assessments for the purpose of measuring factors to predict college students' success; educational services, namely, providing internships and fellowships in the field of educational research
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 09/00/2003.
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/1948.
Pseudo MarkEDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE
Description of MarkThe mark consists of "ETS" in stylized letters within two interlocking semi-circular designs.
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/1948.
Goods and ServicesAudio and video recordings, pre-recorded computer programs and computer programs downloadable from a global computer network, all used for preparing for and practicing standardized tests of literacy, basic academic skills, academic achievement and aptitude, language proficiency and for use in researching graduate school programs and preparing for graduate school admissions examinations and educational and professional testing and assessment of skills, abilities, learning and achievement; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of informational booklets, books, pamphlets, newsletters, brochures and score reports in the field of test preparation, test information, test scoring for teacher licensure and teacher certification, education, educational research and standardized testing; interactive computer software to assist in curriculum development, curriculum management and the development of instructional programs for teachers, schools, school districts and educational service regions; database management software for the management of K-12 academic assessment tools, for test scoring, test score reporting, and evaluation of instructional programs, all designed to meet established state educational standards; interactive multimedia software programs for mobile platforms for English language learning; downloadable publications, namely, tests, books, booklets, study guides, manuals and score reports in the field of workplace productivity, work skills and occupational proficiencies; downloadable e-books for use in preparation for admissions examinations, instructional assessment and training, professional and educational assessments, and in research educational programs and services; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application featuring content for testing language proficiency, for preparing for and practicing tests of language proficiency and for vocabulary enrichment; downloadable computer based tests for scoring, measuring, evaluating and storing information related to an individual's productivity levels, non-cognitive skills and proficiencies for job placement, job adaptation and identifying job candidates; downloadable computer software for scoring, measuring, evaluating and storing information related to workplace productivity, work skills and occupational proficiency measurements to assist with job placement; downloadable computer software for use in preparation for workplace productivity, work skills and occupational proficiency testing and assessments; computer search engine software; downloadable computer software featuring content for testing and preparing for testing in the fields of language arts, reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies for purposes of evaluating high school-level proficiency and higher education and workplace readiness; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application featuring content for testing and preparing for testing in the fields of language arts, reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies for purposes of evaluating high school-level proficiency and higher education and workplace readiness; downloadable electronic publications, namely, certificates, score reports and performance assessments in the fields of language arts, reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies for purposes of evaluating high school-level proficiency and higher education and workplace readiness
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/1948.
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 09/00/2003.
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 09/00/2003.
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 09/00/2003.
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/1948.
Goods and ServicesPaper goods and printed matter, namely, printed test forms and test booklets, booklets, books, newsletters, printed certificates, manuals, guides, pamphlets, posters, rosters, printed reports, vouchers, summaries and papers pertaining to test preparation, educational and professional testing and assessment of skills, abilities, learning and achievement; printed publications, namely, books and booklets used for preparing for and practicing standardized tests of literacy, basic academic skills, academic achievement, aptitude, language proficiency and for use in researching graduate school programs and preparing for graduate school admissions examinations; printed publications, namely, books, booklets, study guides, and instructional manuals in the field of test preparation, test administration and test scoring for a series of examinations for teacher licensure and teacher certification; printed tests in the field of teacher licensure and teacher certification; printed publications, namely, books, booklets, study guides, manuals and score reports in the field of productivity, non-cognitive skills and proficiency assessments; printed tests for measuring and evaluating an individual's productivity levels, non-cognitive skills and proficiencies related to job placement, job adaptation and identifying job candidates; educational printed materials, namely, books, manuals, workbooks, study guides, instructor guides, tests, test answer sheets and score reports for use in teaching, learning and the testing of language arts, reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies for purposes of evaluating high school-level proficiency and higher education and workplace readiness
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 09/00/2003.
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 09/00/2003.
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/1948.
Goods and ServicesDeveloping, administering and evaluating educational scholarship programs
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesProviding test registration services; online retail store services featuring educational materials and job and career readiness materials; consultation in the field of professional assessment for purposes of improving professional competency; business services to determine employment skills and to evaluate occupational proficiency, namely, test development, test administration and test scoring services for examinations that measure and evaluate an individual's productivity, non-cognitive skills, and job adaptation and readiness
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/1948.
Goods and ServicesProviding temporary use of non-downloadable online software for an Internet-based language proficiency test; providing temporary use of non-downloadable online software for the administration of a series of examinations for teacher licensure and teacher certification; development of research-based diagnostic tools, namely, computer software, to assist schools and school districts evaluate their curriculum and instructional programs to ensure all students meet established state educational standards; conducting research and validity studies in the field of educational achievement, aptitude and examinations for scoring, measuring, evaluating and storing information related to an individual's assessment; providing temporary use of non-downloadable on-line software for the administration of examinations for scoring, measuring, evaluating and storing information related to an individual's productivity levels, non-cognitive skills and proficiencies for job placement, job adaptation and identifying job candidates; providing temporary use of non-downloadable on-line software for an Internet-based standardized test for educational testing in the fields of language arts, reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies for purposes of evaluating high school-level proficiency and higher education and workplace readiness; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for administering, scoring and analyzing standardized tests for educational testing in the fields of language arts, reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies for purposes of evaluating high school-level proficiency and higher education and workplace readiness; providing a website featuring temporary use of non-downloadable software that enables users to take practice exams to determine readiness for high school-level proficiency and higher education and workplace readiness examinations; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software that identifies job candidates who are likely to succeed in particular work environments; providing temporary use of non-downloadable technology for the administration of a series of examinations for workplace productivity, work skills and occupational proficiencies and workplace adaptation; providing a website featuring a search engine for measuring, scoring and reporting on workplace productivity, work skills and occupational proficiencies and workplace adaptation

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 6, 2015
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, August 31, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, August 31, 2003

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 DateTuesday, October 6, 2015
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, August 31, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, August 31, 2003

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 6, 2015
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, August 31, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, August 31, 2003

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 6, 2015
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, August 31, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, August 31, 2003

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 6, 2015
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, August 31, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, August 31, 2003

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 DateTuesday, October 6, 2015
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, August 31, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, August 31, 2003

Trademark Owner History


Party NameEducational Testing Service
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressPrinceton, NJ 08541

Party NameEducational Testing Service
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressPrinceton, NJ 08541

Party NameEducational Testing Service
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressPrinceton, NJ 08541

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, January 19, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, October 5, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, October 6, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, October 7, 2015NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Monday, January 25, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, January 25, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, January 25, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, January 25, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, January 25, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 24, 2016ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, February 29, 2016LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, March 16, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 5, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 5, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Friday, May 20, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 31, 2016NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, June 22, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 30, 2016SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 30, 2016SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Wednesday, November 30, 2016SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Friday, December 2, 2016NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 30, 2017SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 30, 2017SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Tuesday, May 30, 2017SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Thursday, June 1, 2017NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, November 30, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, November 30, 2017TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Thursday, November 30, 2017NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED
Thursday, December 7, 20171(B) BASIS DELETED; PROCEED TO REGISTRATION
Tuesday, January 9, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, December 9, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, December 9, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, December 9, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, January 9, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 16, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, July 17, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, January 4, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED