GIA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, September 18, 1997, a trademark application was filed for GIA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GIA trademark a serial number of 75359397. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, July 18, 2019. This trademark is owned by Gemological Institute of America, Inc.. The GIA trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, and Business and Retail Services categories with the following description:

[ pre-recorded videotapes, CD-ROMs, audiotapes featuring educational materials in the field of gemology and telephonic and digital transmitters of information in the field of gemology ]

paper articles, cardboard articles and printed matter, namely, magazines, journals and newsletters in the field of gemology, books in the field of gemology, instructional and teaching materials in the field of gemology, reference materials, namely, manuals, handbooks, printed charts and printed tables, all in the field of gemology, testing materials, namely, test booklets, score sheets and answer sheets, unmounted photographs, stationery, note paper, printed diplomas, posters, gemological grading reports and cardboard

mail order catalog services and computerized on-line ordering services for purchasing products in the field of gemology
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General Information


Serial Number75359397
Word MarkGIA
Filing DateThursday, September 18, 1997
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, July 18, 2019
Registration Number2236549
Registration DateTuesday, April 6, 1999
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 12, 1999

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ pre-recorded videotapes, CD-ROMs, audiotapes featuring educational materials in the field of gemology and telephonic and digital transmitters of information in the field of gemology ]
Goods and Servicespaper articles, cardboard articles and printed matter, namely, magazines, journals and newsletters in the field of gemology, books in the field of gemology, instructional and teaching materials in the field of gemology, reference materials, namely, manuals, handbooks, printed charts and printed tables, all in the field of gemology, testing materials, namely, test booklets, score sheets and answer sheets, unmounted photographs, stationery, note paper, printed diplomas, posters, gemological grading reports and cardboard
Goods and Servicesmail order catalog services and computerized on-line ordering services for purchasing products in the field of gemology

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, July 18, 2019
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1982
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1982

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 DateFriday, October 10, 1997
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 15, 1950
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 15, 1950

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, October 10, 1997
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 31, 1978
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 31, 1978

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGemological Institute of America, Inc.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCARLSBAD, CA 92008

Party NameGemological Institute of America, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCarlsbad, CA 92008

Party NameGemological Institute of America, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCarlsbad, CA 92008

Party NameGemological Institute of America, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCarlsbad, CA 92008

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, May 7, 1998NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, December 11, 1998NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, January 12, 1999PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 6, 1999REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, January 10, 2005TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 22, 2005TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 22, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Thursday, April 14, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, April 21, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, September 3, 1998CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, October 27, 1998EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, November 4, 1998APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, April 14, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, April 8, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, March 19, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, March 23, 2009REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, March 23, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, March 23, 2009ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, April 6, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, July 18, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Friday, May 10, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, May 10, 2019POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Wednesday, July 17, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Thursday, July 18, 2019REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Thursday, July 18, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Thursday, July 18, 2019REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, January 4, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 4, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 4, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, January 4, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 4, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, November 27, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 27, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 27, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 27, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, November 27, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, December 12, 2024WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY GRANTED
Thursday, December 12, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED
Thursday, December 26, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, December 26, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, December 26, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, December 26, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, December 26, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, April 21, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, April 21, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, April 21, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, April 21, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, April 21, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED