GIA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, June 7, 2000, 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 75980350. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, April 16, 2024. This trademark is owned by Gemological Institute of America, Inc.. The GIA trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products and Environmental Control Instrument Products categories with the following description:

Scientific instruments and apparatus, namely, layer analysis instruments, calculators, vacuum meters, electric conductance meters, frequency meters, photometers, light detectors, material testing machines for testing the composition of gems and pearls; diamond testers; pearl comparison sets, dichroscopes, polariscopes, proportion scopes, spectrometers, gold testers; calipers; digital calipers; loupes, imaging machines for use in testing the composition of gems and pearls; microscopes; scales; refractometers, and spectroscopes; measuring instruments for measuring light, weight, volume, mass, diameters, density, clarity, color, cuts, chemical structures of gems and pearls; measuring instruments for measuring the proportions and composition of gems, pearls and jewelry; microscope lamps; ultraviolet viewing apparatus for viewing gems and jewelry; light beam projection instruments for use in grading diamonds and gems; optical filters, color filters and polarizing filters; color testing equi...

Ultraviolet lamps for non-medical purposes; lamps for illumination, utility lamps, flexible light pipes and fluorescent tubes for use with light pipes
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General Information


Serial Number75980350
Word MarkGIA
Filing DateWednesday, June 7, 2000
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, April 16, 2024
Registration Number2809656
Registration DateTuesday, February 3, 2004
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 11, 2003

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesScientific instruments and apparatus, namely, layer analysis instruments, calculators, vacuum meters, electric conductance meters, frequency meters, photometers, light detectors, material testing machines for testing the composition of gems and pearls; diamond testers; pearl comparison sets, dichroscopes, polariscopes, proportion scopes, spectrometers, gold testers; calipers; digital calipers; loupes, imaging machines for use in testing the composition of gems and pearls; microscopes; scales; refractometers, and spectroscopes; measuring instruments for measuring light, weight, volume, mass, diameters, density, clarity, color, cuts, chemical structures of gems and pearls; measuring instruments for measuring the proportions and composition of gems, pearls and jewelry; microscope lamps; ultraviolet viewing apparatus for viewing gems and jewelry; light beam projection instruments for use in grading diamonds and gems; optical filters, color filters and polarizing filters; color testing equipment, namely, color comparators and apparatus for testing the color of gems, pearls and jewelry; ultraviolet and fluorescent testing apparatus for use in testing, examining, grading and evaluating gems, pearls and jewelry; photo-optical instruments for viewing and imaging gems, pearls and jewelry; grading instruments for grading, examining, and testing gems, for grading, examining and testing pearls, and for analyzing jewelry; portable laboratory apparatus for use in measuring, analyzing, grading, examining, testing and evaluating materials, namely, diamonds and other gemstones; portable laboratory apparatus for use in measuring, analyzing, grading, examining, testing and evaluating the characteristics of gems, pearls and jewelry; scientific instruments and apparatus for examining, testing, evaluating and appraising gems, pearls and jewelry
Goods and ServicesUltraviolet lamps for non-medical purposes; lamps for illumination, utility lamps, flexible light pipes and fluorescent tubes for use with light pipes

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 DateThursday, July 13, 2000
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 28, 1946
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 28, 1946

International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes013, 021, 023, 031, 034
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 19, 2002
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1981

Trademark Owner History


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
Tuesday, September 19, 2000DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 13, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, February 16, 2001DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, February 27, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, March 16, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, September 17, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, November 29, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, January 3, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, May 29, 2002SEC. 44(D) CLAIM DELETED
Wednesday, May 29, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, June 3, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, June 3, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, June 29, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, August 1, 2002LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Monday, February 3, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, February 3, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, March 17, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 15, 2003EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, May 15, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, July 17, 2003PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, August 1, 2003FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Friday, August 1, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, August 4, 2003EMAIL RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 12, 2003CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, September 5, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 22, 2003NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, November 11, 2003PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, February 3, 2004REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, February 1, 2010TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, February 8, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, February 10, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, January 27, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, January 27, 2014REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, February 11, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, February 11, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, February 11, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, February 11, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
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
Friday, February 3, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, December 8, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 16, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, April 16, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, April 16, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, April 16, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 27, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, November 27, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 27, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 27, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 27, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, December 12, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED
Thursday, December 12, 2024WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY GRANTED
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, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, December 26, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, December 26, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
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, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, April 21, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, April 21, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED