| Serial Number | 98668719 |
| Word Mark | HTG HOW-TO GEEK |
| Filing Date | Friday, July 26, 2024 |
| Status | 645 - FINAL REFUSAL - MAILED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, June 11, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Goods and Services | Providing entertainment and educational information, news, and commentary in the fields of electronic devices, consumer technology, computers, mobile devices, smartphones, tablets, wearable devices, electronic accessories, software, mobile applications, automobiles, electric vehicles, computing, web services, social media, cyber security, virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, video games, photography, smart home technology, home automation, cellular carriers, and internet service providers; providing a website featuring entertainment and educational information, news, and commentary in the fields of electronic devices, consumer technology, computers, mobile devices, smartphones, tablets, wearable devices, electronic accessories, software, mobile applications, automobiles, electric vehicles, computing, web services, social media, cyber security, virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, video games, photography, smart home technology, home automation, cellular carriers, and internet service providers; providing online non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of articles, newsletters, listicles, editorials, features, videos, photos, guides, awards, how-to's, reviews, explainers, interviews, and previews in the fields of electronic devices, consumer technology, computers, mobile devices, smartphones, tablets, wearable devices, electronic accessories, software, mobile applications, automobiles, electric vehicles, computing, web services, social media, cyber security, virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, video games, photography, smart home technology, home automation, cellular carriers, and internet service providers |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the words "HOW-TO GEEK" in a stylized font preceded by a cube design formed by the letters "H", "T", "G" and a hyphen. |
| Pseudo Mark | HOW TO GEEK HOW TO GEEK |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "HOW-TO" |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 26, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, July 31, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, July 31, 2023 |
| Party Name | VALNET INC. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | MONTREAL, QUEBEC H4T1Z2 CA |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, July 26, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, February 14, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 14, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, February 15, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, February 20, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 20, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 20, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, May 19, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, May 19, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, May 19, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |