FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Friday, August 30, 2019, a trademark application was filed for FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. trademark a serial number of 88600470. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, April 7, 2020. This trademark is owned by McGee Media, LLC. The FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:
Entertainment services, namely, an ongoing series in the field of genealogy and stories about celebrities' ancestry provided through televised broadcasts, webcasts and non-downloadable videos; educational services, namely, providing online, non-downloadable videos, curriculums, lesson plans, and links to resources in the field of genealogy
Downloadable audio-video recordings, books, photographs and articles in the field of genealogy and stories about celebrities' ancestry
Series of books in the field of genealogy and stories about celebrities' ancestry
General Information
| Serial Number | 88600470 |
| Word Mark | FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. |
| Filing Date | Friday, August 30, 2019 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, April 7, 2020 |
| Registration Number | 6027685 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, April 7, 2020 |
| Mark Drawing | 5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, January 21, 2020 |
Trademark Statements
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Entertainment services, namely, an ongoing series in the field of genealogy and stories about celebrities' ancestry provided through televised broadcasts, webcasts and non-downloadable videos; educational services, namely, providing online, non-downloadable videos, curriculums, lesson plans, and links to resources in the field of genealogy |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the wording "FINDING YOUR ROOTS" stacked vertically in a larger stylized font, the wording "WITH" in a smaller stylized font appearing to the left of "ROOTS", and the wording "HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR." appears below that, also in a small, stylized font. The second "N" in "FINDING" and the "T" in "ROOTS" are connected. The white background is not a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Downloadable audio-video recordings, books, photographs and articles in the field of genealogy and stories about celebrities' ancestry |
| Goods and Services | Series of books in the field of genealogy and stories about celebrities' ancestry |
Classification Information
| International Class | 009 - 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 Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 13, 2019 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, March 25, 2012 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, March 25, 2012 |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 13, 2019 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, September 15, 2014 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, September 15, 2014 |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 13, 2019 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, March 25, 2012 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, March 25, 2012 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Inkwell Media LLC |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Cambridge, MA 02138
US |
| Party Name | Inkwell Media LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Cambridge, MA 02138
US |
| Party Name | Inkwell Media LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Cambridge, MA 02138
US |
| Party Name | McGee Media, LLC |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | New York, NY 10016
US |
| Party Name | McGee Media, LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Katonah, NY 10536
US |
| Party Name | McGee Media, LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Katonah, NY 10536
US |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, September 3, 2019 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, September 13, 2019 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, December 3, 2019 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, December 18, 2019 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 10, 2019 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, January 8, 2020 | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED |
| Tuesday, January 21, 2020 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, January 21, 2020 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 7, 2020 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, April 7, 2025 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
