IFES · INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS · SINCE 1987 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, June 19, 2009, a trademark application was filed for IFES · INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS · SINCE 1987 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the IFES · INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS · SINCE 1987 trademark a serial number of 77763806. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, September 15, 2017. This trademark is owned by INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS. The IFES · INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS · SINCE 1987 trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Publications, namely, magazines, reports, journals and newsletters in the fields of elections, rules of law, governance, development and maintenance of civil society and democratic consolidation and promotion

Consulting and technical assistance services relating to election administration, namely, consultation regarding election management and procurement 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 dev...

Education and training services, namely, conducting workshops and seminars on judicial training and education and advocacy training, all relating to elections, the development of a rule of law, governance, civic education and curriculum development, and a global initiative to enfranchise people with disabilities in elections and civil society; training of 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
ifes · international foundation for electoral systems · since 1987

General Information


Serial Number77763806
Word MarkIFES · INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS · SINCE 1987
Filing DateFriday, June 19, 2009
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, September 15, 2017
Registration Number3917691
Registration DateTuesday, February 8, 2011
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 16, 2010

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"FOUNDATION" AND "SINCE 1987"
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS SINCE 1987" around the circumference of global grid lines with the letters "IFES" centered vertically.
Goods and ServicesPublications, namely, magazines, reports, journals and newsletters in the fields of elections, rules of law, governance, development and maintenance of civil society and democratic consolidation and promotion
Goods and ServicesConsulting and technical assistance services relating to election administration, namely, consultation regarding election management and procurement 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 ServicesEducation and training services, namely, conducting workshops and seminars on judicial training and education and advocacy training, all relating to elections, the development of a rule of law, governance, civic education and curriculum development, and a global initiative to enfranchise people with disabilities in elections and civil society; training of 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 MarkIFES · INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS · SINCE 1987
Section 2(f) Limitation Statementas to "INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTORAL 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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, September 15, 2017
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2007

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, September 15, 2017
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2007

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, September 15, 2017
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2007

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, September 15, 2017
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2007

Trademark Owner History


Party NameINTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20006

Party NameINTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20006

Party NameINTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20006

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, September 15, 2017CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Monday, April 11, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, April 11, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, February 8, 2016COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, May 11, 2012ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, May 11, 2012TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 8, 2011REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 5, 2011NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 4, 2011LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, January 4, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, December 9, 2010ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, December 7, 2010STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, November 10, 2010USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, November 23, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, November 10, 2010TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 11, 2010NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, February 16, 2010OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 16, 2010PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, January 13, 2010LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, January 13, 2010APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 12, 2010TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, January 12, 2010CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, January 12, 2010TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 12, 2010NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 12, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 12, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, January 5, 2010PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, December 18, 2009WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Monday, December 7, 2009LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, December 5, 2009APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, December 5, 2009EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Saturday, December 5, 2009NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Saturday, December 5, 2009EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Saturday, December 5, 2009EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, December 4, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, December 4, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, December 4, 2009ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, November 19, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 29, 2009NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 29, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 29, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, September 18, 2009ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, June 24, 2009NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, June 23, 2009NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Tuesday, June 23, 2009NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM