MORNINGSTAR Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, September 24, 1998, a trademark application was filed for MORNINGSTAR with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MORNINGSTAR trademark a serial number of 75558619. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, February 25, 2020. This trademark is owned by Morningstar, Inc.. The MORNINGSTAR trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Insurance & Financial Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

computer software for analyzing financial and investment information

books, newsletters, reports, magazines, newspapers, pamphlets and manuals regarding financial and investment information

financial and investment information provided by electronic means

Educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, workshops and conferences in the field of finances and investments
morningstar

General Information


Serial Number75558619
Word MarkMORNINGSTAR
Filing DateThursday, September 24, 1998
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, February 25, 2020
Registration Number2307303
Registration DateTuesday, January 11, 2000
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 19, 1999

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicescomputer software for analyzing financial and investment information
Goods and Servicesbooks, newsletters, reports, magazines, newspapers, pamphlets and manuals regarding financial and investment information
Goods and Servicesfinancial and investment information provided by electronic means
Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, workshops and conferences in the field of finances and investments
Pseudo MarkMORNINGSTAR

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 DateSaturday, November 14, 1998
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, September 30, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, September 30, 1991

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 DateSaturday, November 14, 1998
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, September 30, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, September 30, 1991

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, November 14, 1998
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, September 30, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, September 30, 1991

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, November 14, 1998
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, September 30, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, September 30, 1991

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMorningstar, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60602

Party NameMorningstar, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60606

Party NameMorningstar, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60606

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, February 25, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 25, 2020REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, February 25, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, February 25, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, January 9, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, January 11, 2010REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, January 11, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, January 6, 2010TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, November 22, 2008NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Friday, April 4, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, June 1, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, January 10, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, January 10, 2006TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 11, 2000REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 19, 1999PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, September 17, 1999NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, May 17, 1999APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, May 7, 1999EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Monday, April 12, 1999NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, April 6, 1999ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, April 2, 1999ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER