EXPLORE MINNESOTA Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Thursday, July 2, 2009, a trademark application was filed for EXPLORE MINNESOTA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the EXPLORE MINNESOTA trademark a serial number of 77773641. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, September 16, 2016. This trademark is owned by Explore Minnesota Tourism. The EXPLORE MINNESOTA trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services category with the following description:
Promoting recreation and tourism in Minnesota
General Information
| Serial Number | 77773641 |
| Word Mark | EXPLORE MINNESOTA |
| Filing Date | Thursday, July 2, 2009 |
| Status | 710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8 |
| Status Date | Friday, September 16, 2016 |
| Registration Number | 3746638 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, February 9, 2010 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, November 24, 2009 |
Trademark Statements
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "MINNESOTA" |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the word "explore" in lower case letters above the word "Minnesota" in cursive script, beneath which is a long, curved line extending from below the first "n" to below the final "a" in "Minnesota" and in a form and shape suggesting liquid water. |
| Goods and Services | Promoting recreation and tourism in Minnesota |
Classification Information
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 16, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, March 15, 1983 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, March 15, 1983 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Explore Minnesota Tourism |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 14 - State Agency |
| Address | Saint Paul, MN 55101 |
| Party Name | Explore Minnesota Tourism |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 14 - State Agency |
| Address | Saint Paul, MN 55101 |
| Party Name | Explore Minnesota Tourism |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 14 - State Agency |
| Address | Saint Paul, MN 55101 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, September 16, 2016 | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR) |
| Tuesday, February 9, 2010 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2009 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2009 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Friday, October 16, 2009 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Friday, October 16, 2009 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, September 29, 2009 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, September 29, 2009 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, July 8, 2009 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2009 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM |
| Monday, July 6, 2009 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM |
