IFA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, June 14, 1994, a trademark application was filed for IFA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the IFA trademark a serial number of 74537730. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, November 13, 2025. This trademark is owned by International Franchise Association. The IFA trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

magazines, newsletters, handbooks and books in the field of franchising

educational services, namely conducting conferences, seminars and workshops on the subject of franchising
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General Information


Serial Number74537730
Word MarkIFA
Filing DateTuesday, June 14, 1994
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, November 13, 2025
Registration Number1908437
Registration DateTuesday, August 1, 1995
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 9, 1995

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesmagazines, newsletters, handbooks and books in the field of franchising
Goods and Serviceseducational services, namely conducting conferences, seminars and workshops on the subject of franchising
Pseudo MarkINTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION

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 Codes038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, September 1, 1994
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, February 16, 1960
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 16, 1960

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, September 1, 1994
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, February 16, 1960
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 16, 1960

Trademark Owner History


Party NameInternational Franchise Association
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20006

Party NameInternational Franchise Association
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 200054709

Party NameInternational Franchise Association
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 200054709

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, November 14, 1994ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, December 5, 1994EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, December 9, 1994APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 7, 1995NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, May 9, 1995PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, August 1, 1995REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 1, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, September 17, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, March 10, 2005TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, March 10, 2005REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, April 26, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, April 26, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, April 26, 2005REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, June 21, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, July 27, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, August 20, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, August 20, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, August 20, 2015REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, August 20, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, August 1, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, July 28, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, November 13, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, November 13, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, November 13, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, November 13, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED