FM Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, October 20, 1980, a trademark application was filed for FM with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FM trademark a serial number of 73282641. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, November 11, 2025. This trademark is owned by Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation. The FM trademark is filed in the category with the following description:

[ Servicing the Above Listed Goods; Fire Extinguisher Recharging and Alarm Monitoring Services ]

Automatic Sprinkler Systems; Hydrants and Hose; Fire Pumps and Tanks; Portable Extinguishers; Fixed Extinguishing Systems; Fuel and Combustion Controls; Gas Measuring Instruments; Oil Safety Shut Off Valves; Industrial Trucks; Electrical Equipment, Electrical Signaling; Smoke Alarms and Fire Extinguishers; Fill and Vent Fittings; Storage Tanks and Cans; Safety Cans
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General Information


Serial Number73282641
Word MarkFM
Filing DateMonday, October 20, 1980
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, November 11, 2025
Registration Number1337406
Registration DateTuesday, May 21, 1985
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 26, 1985

Trademark Statements


Certification Mark StatementTHE MARK CERTIFIES THAT THE GOODS AND SERVICES MEET THE APPLICANT'S STANDARDS OFSAFETY OF OPERATION.
Goods and Services[ Servicing the Above Listed Goods; Fire Extinguisher Recharging and Alarm Monitoring Services ]
Goods and ServicesAutomatic Sprinkler Systems; Hydrants and Hose; Fire Pumps and Tanks; Portable Extinguishers; Fixed Extinguishing Systems; Fuel and Combustion Controls; Gas Measuring Instruments; Oil Safety Shut Off Valves; Industrial Trucks; Electrical Equipment, Electrical Signaling; Smoke Alarms and Fire Extinguishers; Fill and Vent Fittings; Storage Tanks and Cans; Safety Cans

Classification Information


International ClassB -
US Class CodesB
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, September 19, 1991
Primary CodeB
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 26, 1918
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 26, 1918

International ClassA -
US Class CodesA
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 1985
Primary CodeA
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 26, 1918
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 26, 1918

Trademark Owner History


Party NameFM APPROVALS LLC
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressJohnston, RI 02919-4949

Party NameFM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type98 - Unknown
AddressJOHNSTON, RI 02919

Party NameFactory Mutual Engineering Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNorwood, MA 02062

Party NameFactory Mutual Engineering Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNorwood, MA 02062

Party NameFactory Mutual Engineering Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNorwood, MA 02062

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, January 10, 1984REINSTATED
Tuesday, January 31, 1984ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, February 22, 1984NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, May 7, 1984CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, August 2, 1984EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, August 3, 1984NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, September 4, 1984CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, September 4, 1984CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, November 23, 1984APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, January 3, 1985NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, January 17, 1985NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, February 14, 1985NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, February 26, 1985PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 21, 1985REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, May 10, 1991REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Thursday, September 19, 1991REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, May 13, 2005PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, May 13, 2005REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, June 23, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, June 24, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, June 24, 2005REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, July 13, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 19, 2006AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, September 9, 2011NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, February 17, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, February 17, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, April 29, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, May 14, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, May 14, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, May 14, 2015REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, May 14, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 21, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 21, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, November 21, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 21, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, November 21, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, May 2, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, May 2, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, May 2, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 21, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, May 12, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, September 11, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, September 12, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, November 11, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, November 11, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, November 11, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED