GRI Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, a trademark application was filed for GRI with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GRI trademark a serial number of 79432829. The federal status of this trademark filing is APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION as of Monday, February 16, 2026. This trademark is owned by Stichting Global Reporting Initiative. The GRI trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of journals, articles, information sheets, and podcasts in the field of reporting on the sustainable development of a business organization, and its ability to meet the economic, environmental, and social needs of the present without compromising its ability to meet the same needs in the future, and sustainability performance related thereto; electronic publications, namely, digital standards being articles, instructional guides, and research reports featuring the best practices and techniques for an organization to report its sustainable development, and its ability to meet the economic, environmental and social needs of the present without compromising its ability to meet these same needs in the future, and its sustainability performance related thereto, to stakeholders

Provision of online nondownloadable computer software programs for sustainability reporting and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data management to support business organizations to meet sustainability and environmental social governance reporting requirements; Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for collecting, analyzing, and reporting sustainability disclosures and metrics to support business organizations to meet sustainability and environmental social governance reporting requirements; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for benchmarking corporate sustainability performance against industry standards and peer data to support business organizations to meet sustainability and environmental social governance reporting requirements; quality control for others, advisory services in the field of product development, and electronic signature verification services using technology to authenticate user identity provided to business organizati...

Publications, namely, printed booklets, informational guides, and research reports featuring the best practices and techniques for an organization to report its sustainable development, and its ability to meet the economic, environmental and social needs of the present without compromising its ability to meet these same needs in the future, and its sustainability performance related thereto, to stakeholders

Providing business information via an online computer database in the business field regarding reporting on the sustainable development of a business organization, and its ability to meet the economic, environmental, and social needs of the present without compromising its ability to meet the same needs in the future, and sustainability performance related thereto; providing business information in the field of the sustainable development of a business organization, and its ability to meet the economic, environmental, and social needs of the present without compromising its ability to meet the same needs in the future, and sustainability performance business information related thereto, all via a global computer network; business services, namely, providing business information relating to the use of sustainability reporting standards, the materiality of sustainability reporting issues and the best practices and techniques for an organization to report its sustainable development, and ...

Educational services, namely, conducting programs in the field of reporting on the sustainable development of a business organization, or its ability to meet the economic, environmental and social needs of the present without compromising its ability to meet the same needs in the future, and sustainability performance related thereto; providing online non-downloadable publications in the nature of journals, articles, and podcasts in the field of reporting on the sustainable development of a business organization, and its ability to meet the economic, environmental, and social needs of the present without compromising its ability to meet the same needs in the future, and sustainability performance related thereto; development and dissemination of printed educational materials of others in the field of reporting on sustainable development and sustainability performance of a business organization; arranging professional workshop and in person and online training courses in the field of re...
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General Information


Serial Number79432829
Word MarkGRI
Filing DateWednesday, March 26, 2025
Status680 - APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION
Status DateMonday, February 16, 2026
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedThe colors blue and white are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the white letters "GRI" inside a blue circle.
Goods and ServicesDownloadable electronic publications in the nature of journals, articles, information sheets, and podcasts in the field of reporting on the sustainable development of a business organization, and its ability to meet the economic, environmental, and social needs of the present without compromising its ability to meet the same needs in the future, and sustainability performance related thereto; electronic publications, namely, digital standards being articles, instructional guides, and research reports featuring the best practices and techniques for an organization to report its sustainable development, and its ability to meet the economic, environmental and social needs of the present without compromising its ability to meet these same needs in the future, and its sustainability performance related thereto, to stakeholders
Goods and ServicesProvision of online nondownloadable computer software programs for sustainability reporting and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data management to support business organizations to meet sustainability and environmental social governance reporting requirements; Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for collecting, analyzing, and reporting sustainability disclosures and metrics to support business organizations to meet sustainability and environmental social governance reporting requirements; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for benchmarking corporate sustainability performance against industry standards and peer data to support business organizations to meet sustainability and environmental social governance reporting requirements; quality control for others, advisory services in the field of product development, and electronic signature verification services using technology to authenticate user identity provided to business organizations to meet sustainability and environmental social governance reporting requirements; quality control for others for ensuring that computer software accurately reflects the requirements and purpose of the organizational standards
Goods and ServicesPublications, namely, printed booklets, informational guides, and research reports featuring the best practices and techniques for an organization to report its sustainable development, and its ability to meet the economic, environmental and social needs of the present without compromising its ability to meet these same needs in the future, and its sustainability performance related thereto, to stakeholders
Goods and ServicesProviding business information via an online computer database in the business field regarding reporting on the sustainable development of a business organization, and its ability to meet the economic, environmental, and social needs of the present without compromising its ability to meet the same needs in the future, and sustainability performance related thereto; providing business information in the field of the sustainable development of a business organization, and its ability to meet the economic, environmental, and social needs of the present without compromising its ability to meet the same needs in the future, and sustainability performance business information related thereto, all via a global computer network; business services, namely, providing business information relating to the use of sustainability reporting standards, the materiality of sustainability reporting issues and the best practices and techniques for an organization to report its sustainable development, and its ability to meet the economic, environmental and social needs of the present without compromising its ability to meet these same needs in the future, and its sustainability performance related thereto via a website; business services, namely, providing business administration assistance to assist business organizations to meet sustainability and environmental social governance reporting requirements through offering feedback and advice on their practice, in relation to a proprietary methodology for ensuring that business organizations accurately reflect the requirements of the organizational standards
Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, conducting programs in the field of reporting on the sustainable development of a business organization, or its ability to meet the economic, environmental and social needs of the present without compromising its ability to meet the same needs in the future, and sustainability performance related thereto; providing online non-downloadable publications in the nature of journals, articles, and podcasts in the field of reporting on the sustainable development of a business organization, and its ability to meet the economic, environmental, and social needs of the present without compromising its ability to meet the same needs in the future, and sustainability performance related thereto; development and dissemination of printed educational materials of others in the field of reporting on sustainable development and sustainability performance of a business organization; arranging professional workshop and in person and online training courses in the field of reporting on sustainable development and sustainability performance of a business organization; training courses in the field of reporting on sustainable development and sustainability performance of a business organization; research in the field of education

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, September 18, 2025
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateThursday, September 18, 2025
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, September 18, 2025
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, September 18, 2025
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateThursday, September 18, 2025
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameStichting Global Reporting Initiative
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressNL

Party NameStichting Global Reporting Initiative
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type98 - Unknown
AddressNL

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, September 18, 2025SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Friday, September 19, 2025NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, September 19, 2025APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Saturday, September 20, 2025ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, October 17, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, October 18, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Tuesday, December 2, 2025REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Tuesday, December 2, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Thursday, December 18, 2025REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Thursday, January 22, 2026CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB
Monday, February 9, 2026TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, February 9, 2026CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, February 9, 2026TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, February 16, 2026APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER