MBA EXPLORER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, May 8, 1996, a trademark application was filed for MBA EXPLORER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MBA EXPLORER trademark a serial number of 75100369. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Saturday, December 13, 2008. This trademark is owned by Graduate Management Admission Council. The MBA EXPLORER trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services category with the following description:

computer services, namely, providing on-line information regarding MBA education, descriptions of graduate management programs, and products and services related to testing and evaluation of applicants to management education programs
mba explorer

General Information


Serial Number75100369
Word MarkMBA EXPLORER
Filing DateWednesday, May 8, 1996
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateSaturday, December 13, 2008
Registration Number2141858
Registration DateTuesday, March 10, 1998
Mark Drawing3T07 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 16, 1997

Trademark Statements


Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"MBA"
Goods and Servicescomputer services, namely, providing on-line information regarding MBA education, descriptions of graduate management programs, and products and services related to testing and evaluation of applicants to management education programs
Lining/Stippling StatementThe stippling shown on the drawing is a design feature of the mark, used only to produce the effect of shading.

Classification Information


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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, December 13, 2008
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, April 20, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, April 20, 1996

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSION COUNCIL
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMCLEAN, VA 22102

Party NameDIVERSITY PIPELINE ALLIANCE
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressMCLEAN, VA 22102

Party NameGraduate Management Admission Council
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressMcLean, VA 22102

Party NameGraduate Management Admission Council
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressMcLean, VA 22102

Party NameGraduate Management Admission Council
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressMcLean, VA 22102

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, December 13, 2008CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, May 14, 2008AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, March 28, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, April 28, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, March 15, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, March 10, 1998REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 16, 1997PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, November 14, 1997NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, October 14, 1997APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, September 17, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, August 8, 1997CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Wednesday, July 16, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, January 16, 1997FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Tuesday, November 26, 1996CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, October 31, 1996NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, October 16, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, October 9, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER