GIVING USA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, August 23, 2000, a trademark application was filed for GIVING USA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GIVING USA trademark a serial number of 76115693. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, October 25, 2022. This trademark is owned by American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel, Inc.. The GIVING USA trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

[ Newsletters containing articles and statistical information concerning the making of charitable gifts; ] books, namely, an annual yearbook containing articles and statistical information concerning the making of charitable gifts
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General Information


Serial Number76115693
Word MarkGIVING USA
Filing DateWednesday, August 23, 2000
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, October 25, 2022
Registration Number2565106
Registration DateTuesday, April 30, 2002
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 5, 2002

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Newsletters containing articles and statistical information concerning the making of charitable gifts; ] books, namely, an annual yearbook containing articles and statistical information concerning the making of charitable gifts

Classification Information


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 DateTuesday, September 12, 2000
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, August 1, 1956
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, August 1, 1956

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGIVING INSTITUTE: LEADING CONSULTANTS TONON-PROFITS, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressMcLean, VA 22102

Party NameAmerican Association of Fund-Raising Counsel, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIndianapolis, IN 46290

Party NameAmerican Association of Fund-Raising Counsel, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIndianapolis, IN 46290

Party NameAmerican Association of Fund-Raising Counsel, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIndianapolis, IN 46290

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, October 25, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 25, 2022REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, October 25, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, October 24, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, April 26, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, April 30, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, April 26, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, April 26, 2012REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, April 26, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, April 26, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, April 5, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, May 9, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, April 21, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 22, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, February 7, 2007AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, April 30, 2002REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 5, 2002PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, January 16, 2002NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, September 18, 2001APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, June 28, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, February 16, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, February 2, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER