ETS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, April 20, 2020, 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 88878703. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, January 10, 2023. 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, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Educational testing services, namely, creating, administering, scoring and reporting a paper-based, computer-based and internet-based language proficiency test; educational testing services, namely, creating, administering and scoring tests of academic skills, abilities and learning; educational testing services, namely, administering educational tests to measure information and communication technology proficiency; educational testing services, namely, preparing, administering, scoring and reporting a series of graduate school admissions examinations; educational testing services, namely, test development, test administration and test scoring services for a series of examinations for teacher licensure and teacher certification; conducting seminars and providing non-downloadable 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 te...

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; downloadable interactive computer software to assist in curriculum development, curriculum management and the development of instructional programs for teachers, schools, school districts and educat...

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...

Providing test registration services for educational administration purposes; 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, testing to determine employment skills in the nature of 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 in evaluating their curriculum and instructional programs to ensure students meet established state educational standards; conducting research and validity studies, namely, scientific research 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 online 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 placem...
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General Information


Serial Number88878703
Word MarkETS
Filing DateMonday, April 20, 2020
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, January 10, 2023
Registration Number6950455
Registration DateTuesday, January 10, 2023
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 11, 2020

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational testing services, namely, creating, administering, scoring and reporting a paper-based, computer-based and internet-based language proficiency test; educational testing services, namely, creating, administering and scoring tests of academic skills, abilities and learning; educational testing services, namely, administering educational tests to measure information and communication technology proficiency; educational testing services, namely, preparing, administering, scoring and reporting a series of graduate school admissions examinations; educational testing services, namely, test development, test administration and test scoring services for a series of examinations for teacher licensure and teacher certification; conducting seminars and providing non-downloadable 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, namely, providing information in the field of graduate school education 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 in the nature of developing curriculum for educators; analysis and assessment of educational curriculum, namely, providing educational assessment services of educational curriculum; training and educational consultation services in the field of elementary, middle and high school education; assessment and evaluation, namely, educational assessment of student achievement, proficiency and skill level based on established state educational standards; development of research-based diagnostic tools, namely, development of printed educational materials of others in the field of educational assessment, to assist schools and school districts in evaluating their curriculum and instructional programs to ensure 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; educational counseling services to assist students in planning and preparing for further education in the nature of 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 an Internet website portal featuring web links 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 testing 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; educational testing services, namely, providing test score reporting services; educational assessment services, namely, providing essay scores and writing skills evaluations to students and teachers via the internet; educational assessment 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; providing online and in-person education courses and workshops for teachers and educators in the field of English language learners, language instruction and English language proficiency testing; providing test preparation services, namely, preparing, administering, and scoring academic for tests of English language proficiency; providing online non-downloadable pre-recorded videos related to tests of English language proficiency; providing online non-downloadable test preparation materials in the nature of e-books, study guides, teaching review materials, practice exams, and score reports in the field of English language proficiency testing; Online journals, namely, blogs and vlogs featuring non-downloadable publications in the nature of research articles, news articles and information in the field of English language learning, educational skills and workplace assessments, literacy, diversity, higher education, K-12 and adult education, and teaching and learning; Providing online training via instruction, eLearning modules in the nature of interactive lessons, interactive educational activities, virtual educational worlds, and non-downloadable videos, all in the field of improving learning, writing, reading and English language speaking skills
Description of MarkThe mark consists of "ETS" in navy stylized letters within two interlocking semi-circular designs. The left semi-circular design is navy and the right semi-circular design is gold.
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; downloadable 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; downloadable 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; downloadable 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 researching 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 software featuring 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; downloadable 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; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use in preparation for educational, occupational proficiency, workplace productivity and work skills testing and assessments and in researching educational programs and services and job skills and careers; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use in preparation for testing and assessments related to an individual's productivity levels, non-cognitive skills and proficiencies for job placement, job adaptation and identifying job candidates; downloadable electronic publications, namely, e-books, study guides, teaching review materials, practice exams, and score reports in the field of English language proficiency testing, and downloadable audio and video recordings featuring test preparation materials for preparing for and practicing tests of English language proficiency; downloadable electronic publications, namely, e-books, study guides, teaching review materials, practice exams, and score reports for teacher training coursework in the field of language instruction and learning and English language proficiency, and downloadable audio and video recordings for teacher training coursework in the field of language instruction and learning and English language proficiency; downloadable software for use by teachers and educators of English language learners that provides teachers and educators with access to instructional materials and classroom activities designed to personalize instruction for English language learners
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; printed publications, namely, books, informational brochures, pamphlets, circulars, instruction sheets, manuals, printed guides, research reports and newsletters, all in the field of English language proficiency testing; printed tests and printed answer sheets, all in the field of English language proficiency testing; educational books, paper teaching materials, study guides, workbooks and printed computer program manuals, all in the field of English language instruction and learning and English language proficiency test preparation; books, informational brochures, pamphlets, circulars, instruction sheets, manuals, printed guides, research reports and newsletters for teacher training coursework in the field of language instruction and learning and English language proficiency
Pseudo MarkEDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) navy and gold is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesProviding test registration services for educational administration purposes; 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, testing to determine employment skills in the nature of 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
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 in evaluating their curriculum and instructional programs to ensure students meet established state educational standards; conducting research and validity studies, namely, scientific research 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 online 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 online 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 on-line 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 on-line non-downloadable software that identifies job candidates who are likely to succeed in particular work environments; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software featuring 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; providing temporary use of non-downloadable online software for use by teachers and educators of English language learners that provides teachers and educators with access to instructional materials and classroom activities designed to personalize instruction for English language learners; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable applications for placement tests in the field of English language proficiency

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, April 28, 2020
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, March 2, 2020
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, March 2, 2020

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, April 28, 2020
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, March 2, 2020
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, March 2, 2020

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 28, 2020
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, March 2, 2020
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, March 2, 2020

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 28, 2020
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, March 2, 2020
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, March 2, 2020

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, April 28, 2020
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, March 2, 2020
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, March 2, 2020

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 10, 2023NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Tuesday, January 10, 2023REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 6, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Monday, December 5, 2022ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, October 20, 2022STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, October 6, 2022USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, October 20, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, October 6, 2022TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Friday, April 8, 2022NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 6, 2022SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Wednesday, April 6, 2022SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Wednesday, April 6, 2022TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, October 8, 2021NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 6, 2021SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, October 6, 2021SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Wednesday, October 6, 2021TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, April 8, 2021NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 6, 2021SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Tuesday, April 6, 2021SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, April 6, 2021TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 6, 2020NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, August 11, 2020OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 11, 2020PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, July 22, 2020NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 7, 2020ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, July 1, 2020APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 22, 2020EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, June 22, 2020NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, June 22, 2020EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, June 22, 2020EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, June 9, 2020ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, April 29, 2020NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 28, 2020NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Thursday, April 23, 2020NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM