FORTE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, September 8, 2016, a trademark application was filed for FORTE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FORTE trademark a serial number of 87164940. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Tuesday, October 24, 2023. This trademark is owned by Forte International Tax, LLC. The FORTE trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Tax advisory services; Tax planning, information and consultancy services

Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for tax planning, tax calculation and tax return preparation and filing
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General Information


Serial Number87164940
Word MarkFORTE
Filing DateThursday, September 8, 2016
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateTuesday, October 24, 2023
Registration Number5189996
Registration DateTuesday, April 25, 2017
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 7, 2017

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized wording "FORTE" in dark blue to the right of an image of a square with stylized lines within the square. The lines are all dark blue except the center line which extends up and to the right corner of the square which is light blue. The color white represents background only and is not part of the mark.
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) light blue and dark blue is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesTax advisory services; Tax planning, information and consultancy services
Goods and ServicesProviding temporary use of online non-downloadable software for tax planning, tax calculation and tax return preparation and filing

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 13, 2016
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, October 31, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, October 31, 2013

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 13, 2016
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 31, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 31, 2013

Trademark Owner History


Party NameForte International Tax, LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressEvanston, IL 60201

Party NameForte International Tax, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressEvanston, IL 60201

Party NameForte International Tax, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressEvanston, IL 60201

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, October 24, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 24, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, April 25, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, April 25, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 25, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 7, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 7, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, January 18, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Thursday, January 5, 2017LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, December 30, 2016ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, December 14, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 13, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, December 13, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 13, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 13, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, December 12, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, December 12, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, December 12, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, December 12, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, December 12, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, September 14, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 13, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, September 12, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED