IFES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, June 2, 2003, a trademark application was filed for IFES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the IFES trademark a serial number of 76519006. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, January 26, 2017. This trademark is owned by International Foundation for Election Systems, Inc.. The IFES trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

[ Publications, namely, magazines in the fields of elections, rules of law, governance, development and maintenance of a civil society and democratic consolidation and promotion ]

Consulting and technical assistance services relating to election administration; namely, consultation regarding election management, procurement and delivery of commodities; namely, election equipment and technology; counting and accuracy of votes, management of election technology, election security and observation, the development of voter and civil registries, redistricting strategies, providing election and voter information, research and analysis to the public, campaign techniques and political finance, inclusion of women and previously disadvantaged groups; consultation regarding governance issues; namely, decentralization and local, participatory government, post-conflict governance, democratic policing, legislative strengthening, integrity in government, women's access and leadership, access to public services for people with disabilities, minorities, prisoners, indigenous and other disenfranchised populations, public administration and records management; consultation regardi...

Educational services, namely, providing workshops and seminars in the field of judicial training, legal advocacy, all in the fields of elections, the development of a rule of law, governance, civics; educational services, namely, providing workshops and seminars for training election administrators in the field of election administration

Drafting and reviewing election laws, and adjudication of election disputes; consulting and technical assistance services all relating to the development of a rule of law; namely, judicial enforcement, open government laws and policies, research methodologies, anti-corruption, country-specific legal issues, law reform, the law drafting process, judicial independence, transparency, accountability and monitoring, court administration, administrative law, coalition building, public/private partnerships, public and civic education, free flow of information, human rights and access to justice initiatives
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General Information


Serial Number76519006
Word MarkIFES
Filing DateMonday, June 2, 2003
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, January 26, 2017
Registration Number3190417
Registration DateTuesday, January 2, 2007
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 17, 2006

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ Publications, namely, magazines in the fields of elections, rules of law, governance, development and maintenance of a civil society and democratic consolidation and promotion ]
Goods and ServicesConsulting and technical assistance services relating to election administration; namely, consultation regarding election management, procurement and delivery of commodities; namely, election equipment and technology; counting and accuracy of votes, management of election technology, election security and observation, the development of voter and civil registries, redistricting strategies, providing election and voter information, research and analysis to the public, campaign techniques and political finance, inclusion of women and previously disadvantaged groups; consultation regarding governance issues; namely, decentralization and local, participatory government, post-conflict governance, democratic policing, legislative strengthening, integrity in government, women's access and leadership, access to public services for people with disabilities, minorities, prisoners, indigenous and other disenfranchised populations, public administration and records management; consultation regarding the development of a civil society; namely, institutional capacity building, networking political constituencies, non-governmental organization (NGO) development, fostering an independent media, public information campaigns, contract grant management, encouraging the participation of historically disadvantaged groups, women's access and leadership, monitoring and evaluating civil society programming; and procurement; namely, purchasing for others computer hardware, election technology, and related materials for use in connection with election administration
Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, providing workshops and seminars in the field of judicial training, legal advocacy, all in the fields of elections, the development of a rule of law, governance, civics; educational services, namely, providing workshops and seminars for training election administrators in the field of election administration
Goods and ServicesDrafting and reviewing election laws, and adjudication of election disputes; consulting and technical assistance services all relating to the development of a rule of law; namely, judicial enforcement, open government laws and policies, research methodologies, anti-corruption, country-specific legal issues, law reform, the law drafting process, judicial independence, transparency, accountability and monitoring, court administration, administrative law, coalition building, public/private partnerships, public and civic education, free flow of information, human rights and access to justice initiatives
Pseudo MarkINTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION ELECTION SYSTEMS

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateSaturday, May 19, 2012
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, April 30, 1989
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, April 30, 1989

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 13, 2003
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, June 30, 1989
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, June 30, 1989

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 13, 2003
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 31, 1989
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 31, 1989

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 DateMonday, April 17, 2006
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, June 30, 1989
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, June 30, 1989

Trademark Owner History


Party NameINTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArlington, VA 22202

Party NameInternational Foundation for Election Systems, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20002

Party NameInternational Foundation for Election Systems, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20002

Party NameInternational Foundation for Election Systems, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20002

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, January 26, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, January 26, 2017REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, January 26, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, January 26, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, November 17, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, April 11, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, April 11, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Saturday, January 2, 2016COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Saturday, May 19, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, May 19, 2012REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, May 11, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Saturday, May 19, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, May 11, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, May 7, 2009TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 29, 2009TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 26, 2008AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, January 2, 2007REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 17, 2006PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, September 27, 2006NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, August 31, 2006LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, August 18, 2006APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, August 10, 2006EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Thursday, August 10, 2006EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, August 10, 2006EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, July 12, 2006ALLOWANCE WITHDRAWN-INADVERTENTLY ISSUED ACTION
Friday, July 7, 2006ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, June 28, 2006APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 23, 2006PRIORITY ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, May 23, 2006PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, April 17, 2006TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, March 29, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, March 29, 2006TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, September 30, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, September 30, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, September 2, 2005PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, August 15, 2005WITHDRAWN BEFORE PUBLICATION
Wednesday, May 18, 2005LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, May 13, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, May 10, 2005APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, May 9, 2005TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, April 27, 2005CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, April 27, 2005TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, February 14, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, February 14, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, December 14, 2004TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, December 9, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, December 9, 2004TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 29, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, September 28, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, June 29, 2004TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, June 29, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, June 29, 2004AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Tuesday, June 29, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, June 29, 2004TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 6, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, December 22, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER