MERGE INVESTIGATIONS, INC. Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, December 27, 2011, a trademark application was filed for MERGE INVESTIGATIONS, INC. with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MERGE INVESTIGATIONS, INC. trademark a serial number of 85503933. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, March 23, 2023. This trademark is owned by Merge Investigations, Inc.. The MERGE INVESTIGATIONS, INC. trademark is filed in the Personal, Legal & Social Services category with the following description:

Background investigation services; Fraud and identity theft protection services; Fraud detection services in the field of health care insurance; Infidelity investigation services in the field of personal relationships; Private investigation; Surveillance services
merge investigations, inc.

General Information


Serial Number85503933
Word MarkMERGE INVESTIGATIONS, INC.
Filing DateTuesday, December 27, 2011
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, March 23, 2023
Registration Number4220959
Registration DateTuesday, October 9, 2012
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 24, 2012

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesBackground investigation services; Fraud and identity theft protection services; Fraud detection services in the field of health care insurance; Infidelity investigation services in the field of personal relationships; Private investigation; Surveillance services
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized text "merge" in which the letters are all touching, and an upward-pointing arrow sits between the letters "g" and "e". Below the word "merge" is the stylized text "investigations, inc.".
NOT AVAILABLE"INVESTIGATIONS, INC."

Classification Information


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, January 5, 2012
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 19, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 26, 2011

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCOMMAND INVESTIGATIONS, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressLAKE MARY, FL 32746

Party NameMerge Investigations, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLancaster, PA 17601

Party NameMerge Investigations, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLancaster, PA 17601

Party NameMerge Investigations, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLancaster, PA 17601

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, December 30, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, January 5, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, January 6, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Friday, March 30, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, March 31, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, March 31, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, March 31, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, May 7, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, May 7, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, May 7, 2012NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, May 7, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, May 9, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 30, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, May 30, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, June 11, 2012WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Friday, June 15, 2012PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, June 15, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 18, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, July 4, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 24, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 24, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 9, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, October 9, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, October 23, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, October 23, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Thursday, November 16, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, November 16, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Thursday, November 16, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Saturday, October 9, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Sunday, September 11, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, March 23, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, March 23, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, March 23, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, March 23, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 29, 2025AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP