FOREIGN AFFAIRS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, August 4, 2017, a trademark application was filed for FOREIGN AFFAIRS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FOREIGN AFFAIRS trademark a serial number of 87556018. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Wednesday, February 5, 2025. This trademark is owned by Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.. The FOREIGN AFFAIRS trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

On-line publications in the nature of magazine articles, essays, e-books, anthologies in the field of American foreign policy, diplomacy, history, international politics and economics; providing a web site featuring information in the field of history; organizing and conducting educational conferences and events in the field of American foreign policy, diplomacy, history, international politics and economics

downloadable journals and e-books in the field of American foreign policy, diplomacy, history, international politics and economics; downloadable electronic newsletters delivered by e-mail in the field of American foreign policy, diplomacy, history, international politics and economics; computer application software for mobile phones and tablet computers, namely, software for viewing content in the field of American foreign policy, diplomacy, history, international politics and economics

magazines in the field of American foreign policy, diplomacy, history, international politics and economics

Providing a web site featuring information in the field of American foreign policy, diplomacy, international politics and economics; organizing and conducting business conferences and events for business purposes in the field of American foreign policy, diplomacy, history, international politics and economics
foreign affairs

General Information


Serial Number87556018
Word MarkFOREIGN AFFAIRS
Filing DateFriday, August 4, 2017
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateWednesday, February 5, 2025
Registration Number5573105
Registration DateTuesday, October 2, 2018
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 17, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesOn-line publications in the nature of magazine articles, essays, e-books, anthologies in the field of American foreign policy, diplomacy, history, international politics and economics; providing a web site featuring information in the field of history; organizing and conducting educational conferences and events in the field of American foreign policy, diplomacy, history, international politics and economics
Goods and Servicesdownloadable journals and e-books in the field of American foreign policy, diplomacy, history, international politics and economics; downloadable electronic newsletters delivered by e-mail in the field of American foreign policy, diplomacy, history, international politics and economics; computer application software for mobile phones and tablet computers, namely, software for viewing content in the field of American foreign policy, diplomacy, history, international politics and economics
Goods and Servicesmagazines in the field of American foreign policy, diplomacy, history, international politics and economics
Goods and ServicesProviding a web site featuring information in the field of American foreign policy, diplomacy, international politics and economics; organizing and conducting business conferences and events for business purposes in the field of American foreign policy, diplomacy, history, international politics and economics

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 DateWednesday, August 9, 2017
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 31, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 31, 2009

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 DateWednesday, August 9, 2017
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 12, 1922
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 12, 1922

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 8, 2018
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, October 31, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, October 31, 1996

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, August 9, 2017
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 31, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 31, 1995

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCouncil on Foreign Relations, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10065

Party NameCouncil on Foreign Relations, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10065

Party NameCouncil on Foreign Relations, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10065

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, November 7, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, November 7, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 7, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, May 7, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, May 8, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, June 5, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, August 8, 2017NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, August 9, 2017NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, November 7, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, May 7, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 5, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 5, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 2, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 5, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, June 11, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, June 27, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 17, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 17, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 5, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, February 5, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, September 23, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, October 2, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED