FINRA DOESN'T HAVE TO BE AN F-WORD Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, July 29, 2024, a trademark application was filed for FINRA DOESN'T HAVE TO BE AN F-WORD with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FINRA DOESN'T HAVE TO BE AN F-WORD trademark a serial number of 98670875. The federal status of this trademark filing is EX PARTE APPEAL PENDING as of Monday, December 15, 2025. This trademark is owned by Matasar Jacobs LLC. The FINRA DOESN'T HAVE TO BE AN F-WORD trademark is filed in the Personal, Legal & Social Services category with the following description:

Attorney services, namely, representation of clients in financial services regulatory, litigation and enforcement matters; Legal advisory services in the field of regulatory counseling and litigation defense for securities broker/dealers, registered investment advisors, and individual financial advisors; Litigation services; all of the foregoing expressly excluding providing arbitration, mediation, or dispute-resolution services, including serving as an arbitrator, mediator, arbitration administrator, or dispute-resolution forum; and further excluding providing a website featuring regulatory compliance information, searchable databases, or online portal services in the nature of FINRA compliance tools
finra doesn't have to be an f-word

General Information


Serial Number98670875
Word MarkFINRA DOESN'T HAVE TO BE AN F-WORD
Filing DateMonday, July 29, 2024
Status760 - EX PARTE APPEAL PENDING
Status DateMonday, December 15, 2025
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Pseudo MarkFINRA DOES NOT HAVE TO BE AN F WORD
Goods and ServicesAttorney services, namely, representation of clients in financial services regulatory, litigation and enforcement matters; Legal advisory services in the field of regulatory counseling and litigation defense for securities broker/dealers, registered investment advisors, and individual financial advisors; Litigation services; all of the foregoing expressly excluding providing arbitration, mediation, or dispute-resolution services, including serving as an arbitrator, mediator, arbitration administrator, or dispute-resolution forum; and further excluding providing a website featuring regulatory compliance information, searchable databases, or online portal services in the nature of FINRA compliance tools

Classification Information


International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, July 29, 2024
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMatasar Jacobs LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCleveland, OH 44114

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, July 29, 2024NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, February 13, 2025NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, February 14, 2025ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, February 14, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, February 14, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, February 14, 2025NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 8, 2025TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, May 8, 2025CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, May 8, 2025TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, June 17, 2025FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Tuesday, June 17, 2025FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 17, 2025NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Friday, September 12, 2025APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED
Friday, September 12, 2025APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED
Monday, December 15, 2025EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Monday, December 15, 2025JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Monday, December 15, 2025EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Monday, December 15, 2025TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 23, 2025ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, December 23, 2025CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, December 23, 2025TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED