MENSA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, May 15, 2009, a trademark application was filed for MENSA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MENSA trademark a serial number of 77738594. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Sunday, July 31, 2022. This trademark is owned by American Mensa Limited. The MENSA trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Entertainment services, namely, content selection services to assist authors and producers select material for use in television, film. and video games; entertainment services, namely, providing an on-line computer game; entertainment services, namely, production of a game show; production of video and computer game software; providing information in the field of education; providing information and online computer databases in the field of entertainment; education information; providing educational information, online educational computer databases, developing teachers course curricula and lesson plans relating to math, science, computer hardware and software, entertainment, geography, English and English literature, history, social studies, technology, health, nutrition, finance, education, intelligence, intelligence quotient ("IQ"), philosophy, the arts, strategy, and physical education; providing information and online computer databases relating to testing of intelligence and int...

computer software for games; computer software for use in data analysis; computer software for use in information and data management; educational computer programs and software featuring instruction in math, science, computer hardware and software, geography, English and English literature, history, social studies, physical education, technology, health, nutrition, finance, education, intelligence, intelligence quotient ("IQ"), philosophy, the arts, trivia, strategy, computer games, board games, and games of chance; prerecorded webcasts featuring educational materials; electronic game software for cellular telephones and wireless devices; electronic game software for handheld electronic devices

Magazines, journals, newsletters, lesson plans, course curricula, and workbooks in the fields of math, science, computer hardware and software, entertainment, geography, English and English literature, history, social studies, technology, health, nutrition, finance, education, intelligence, intelligence quotient ("IQ"), philosophy, the arts, strategy, and physical education; and magazines, journals, and newsletters in the fields of trivia computer games, board games, games of chance, puzzles, and quizzes

Business consultation services in the nature of consultation on the development of marketing, advertising, and promotional campaigns for others; commercial research services; commercial research and development for others; concept and brand development services for corporate clients; employment agency services; providing an on-line computer database with classified ads and employment opportunities; providing information and on-line computer databases relating to employment and commercial research; testing to determine employment skills; Internet-based business networking; providing information and on-line computer databases for business networking

Internet-based social networking, introduction, and dating services; providing information and on-line computer databases for social networking

Providing information and on-line computer databases relating to scientific research; developing and designing new products for others; scientific research; scientific research services; and scientific research and development for others; providing information, online computer databases, and educational web casts about science, computer hardware and software, and technology
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General Information


Serial Number77738594
Word MarkMENSA
Filing DateFriday, May 15, 2009
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateSunday, July 31, 2022
Registration Number4902077
Registration DateTuesday, February 16, 2016
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 10, 2012

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment services, namely, content selection services to assist authors and producers select material for use in television, film. and video games; entertainment services, namely, providing an on-line computer game; entertainment services, namely, production of a game show; production of video and computer game software; providing information in the field of education; providing information and online computer databases in the field of entertainment; education information; providing educational information, online educational computer databases, developing teachers course curricula and lesson plans relating to math, science, computer hardware and software, entertainment, geography, English and English literature, history, social studies, technology, health, nutrition, finance, education, intelligence, intelligence quotient ("IQ"), philosophy, the arts, strategy, and physical education; providing information and online computer databases relating to testing of intelligence and intelligence quotient ("IQ"); providing information and online computer databases about the arts; providing information and online computer databases in the field of trivia, strategy, puzzles, and quizzes, all for entertainment purposes; providing information relating to television, movie, music, and video game content; providing evaluations regarding the educational value of television, movie, music, video, video game content, and website content: providing course curricula. lesson plans. and educational training for parents, teachers, instructors, and principals, either over the web or via classroom instruction; providing course curricula, lesson plans, and educational training for parents. teachers. instructors. and principals, either over the web or via classroom instruction, in the field of teaching methodology for children of high intelligence
Goods and Servicescomputer software for games; computer software for use in data analysis; computer software for use in information and data management; educational computer programs and software featuring instruction in math, science, computer hardware and software, geography, English and English literature, history, social studies, physical education, technology, health, nutrition, finance, education, intelligence, intelligence quotient ("IQ"), philosophy, the arts, trivia, strategy, computer games, board games, and games of chance; prerecorded webcasts featuring educational materials; electronic game software for cellular telephones and wireless devices; electronic game software for handheld electronic devices
Goods and ServicesMagazines, journals, newsletters, lesson plans, course curricula, and workbooks in the fields of math, science, computer hardware and software, entertainment, geography, English and English literature, history, social studies, technology, health, nutrition, finance, education, intelligence, intelligence quotient ("IQ"), philosophy, the arts, strategy, and physical education; and magazines, journals, and newsletters in the fields of trivia computer games, board games, games of chance, puzzles, and quizzes
Goods and ServicesBusiness consultation services in the nature of consultation on the development of marketing, advertising, and promotional campaigns for others; commercial research services; commercial research and development for others; concept and brand development services for corporate clients; employment agency services; providing an on-line computer database with classified ads and employment opportunities; providing information and on-line computer databases relating to employment and commercial research; testing to determine employment skills; Internet-based business networking; providing information and on-line computer databases for business networking
Goods and ServicesInternet-based social networking, introduction, and dating services; providing information and on-line computer databases for social networking
Translation of Words in MarkThe English translation of the Latin word in the mark is "table".
Goods and ServicesProviding information and on-line computer databases relating to scientific research; developing and designing new products for others; scientific research; scientific research services; and scientific research and development for others; providing information, online computer databases, and educational web casts about science, computer hardware and software, and technology

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 19, 2009
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 31, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 31, 2009

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 19, 2009
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, June 30, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, June 30, 1996

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 19, 2009
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 31, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 31, 2012

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 19, 2009
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, June 30, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, June 30, 2009

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 DateTuesday, May 19, 2009
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 31, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 31, 2012

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, September 30, 2010
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, December 31, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, December 31, 2011

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAmerican Mensa Limited
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHurst, TX 76053

Party NameAmerican Mensa Limited
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArlington, TX 760066103

Party NameAmerican Mensa Limited
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArlington, TX 760066103

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, February 7, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 7, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, February 7, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Sunday, July 31, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Sunday, July 31, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, July 30, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, February 16, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 7, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, April 7, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 7, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, April 7, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 7, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 16, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 16, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, January 15, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Thursday, January 14, 2016ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Saturday, January 9, 2016AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Saturday, January 9, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, January 4, 2016PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 7, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 7, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 7, 2015SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Monday, June 22, 2015STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, June 5, 2015USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, June 10, 2015PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, December 12, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, December 11, 2014SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Thursday, December 4, 2014SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
Thursday, December 4, 2014TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, June 13, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, June 12, 2014SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Thursday, June 5, 2014SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Thursday, June 5, 2014TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Saturday, December 14, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, December 13, 2013SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Thursday, December 5, 2013SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Thursday, December 5, 2013TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 2, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, July 1, 2013SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, June 5, 2013SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Friday, June 28, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 5, 2013TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, December 7, 2012NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 5, 2012SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, December 5, 2012SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Wednesday, December 5, 2012TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, November 15, 2012TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 5, 2012NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, April 10, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 21, 2012NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, March 8, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, March 5, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, March 5, 2012PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, March 2, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, March 2, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, February 22, 2012TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Thursday, February 23, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Thursday, February 23, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, February 23, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, February 23, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, August 22, 2011SUBSEQUENT FINAL MAILED
Monday, August 22, 2011SUBSEQUENT FINAL MAILED
Monday, August 22, 2011SUBSEQUENT FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Monday, August 1, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, August 1, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, August 1, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 16, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, February 15, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, February 9, 2011PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, February 4, 2011WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Thursday, January 27, 2011LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, January 22, 2011APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, January 21, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, January 21, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, January 21, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, January 20, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, January 19, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, January 13, 2011PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, January 7, 2011WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Wednesday, December 29, 2010LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, December 23, 2010APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, December 6, 2010TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Sunday, December 5, 2010CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Sunday, December 5, 2010TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 24, 2010CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Tuesday, November 23, 2010ACTION CONTINUING A FINAL - COMPLETED
Thursday, November 4, 2010TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, November 4, 2010CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, November 4, 2010TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Thursday, October 21, 2010FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Thursday, October 21, 2010FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, September 30, 2010AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Thursday, September 30, 2010CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, September 30, 2010ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, September 27, 2010PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, March 26, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, March 25, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, March 25, 2010PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, March 12, 2010WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Tuesday, March 2, 2010LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, February 26, 2010APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, February 19, 2010AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Friday, February 19, 2010CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, February 16, 2010PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, August 13, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, August 13, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, August 13, 2009ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, June 26, 2009PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED
Wednesday, June 24, 2009ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, June 22, 2009TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 19, 2009NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, May 19, 2009NEW APPLICATION ENTERED