NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, February 2, 2001, a trademark application was filed for NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC trademark a serial number of 76203991. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, June 12, 2018. This trademark is owned by National Geographic Society. The NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, and Business and Retail Services categories with the following description:

Pre-recorded compact discs; [ radios, weather kits comprised of altimeters, barometers and wind speed indicators; ] monoculars with cases; [ handheld electronic units that identify bird species and bird songs ]

Backpacks, luggage, shoulder bags, [ cosmetic bags sold empty; ] tote bags, fanny packs, [ briefcases, and umbrellas ]

manipulative puzzles; board games; [ card games; educational fossil collection and ] dinosaur excavation kits; [ plush toy animals; soft sculpture plush toys; ] and Christmas ornaments in the nature of Christmas Tree ornaments

[ Address books, ] blank journals; [ note pads and note cards; ] posters, mounted maps, [ mounted prints; greeting cards; pens, ] pencils and calendars

[ Jewelry, namely, necklaces, pendants, all of precious and non precious metals; ] clocks, wall clocks [ wristwatches ]

T-shirts, [ woven shirts, knit shirts, ] polo shirts, [ sweaters, ] fleece tops, jackets, rain jackets, [ and coats; ] rainwear; [ sweat shirts and sweat pants; ] [ woven pants, shorts; ] caps; socks

Retail stores services in the field of books, videos, educational toys and activities, educational software, camping equipment, traveling and carry bags and gift items

mugs, [ vases; ] bird feeders
national geographic

General Information


Serial Number76203991
Word MarkNATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Filing DateFriday, February 2, 2001
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, June 12, 2018
Registration Number3348939
Registration DateTuesday, December 4, 2007
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 19, 2003

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesPre-recorded compact discs; [ radios, weather kits comprised of altimeters, barometers and wind speed indicators; ] monoculars with cases; [ handheld electronic units that identify bird species and bird songs ]
Goods and ServicesBackpacks, luggage, shoulder bags, [ cosmetic bags sold empty; ] tote bags, fanny packs, [ briefcases, and umbrellas ]
Goods and Servicesmanipulative puzzles; board games; [ card games; educational fossil collection and ] dinosaur excavation kits; [ plush toy animals; soft sculpture plush toys; ] and Christmas ornaments in the nature of Christmas Tree ornaments
Goods and Services[ Address books, ] blank journals; [ note pads and note cards; ] posters, mounted maps, [ mounted prints; greeting cards; pens, ] pencils and calendars
Goods and Services[ Jewelry, namely, necklaces, pendants, all of precious and non precious metals; ] clocks, wall clocks [ wristwatches ]
Goods and ServicesT-shirts, [ woven shirts, knit shirts, ] polo shirts, [ sweaters, ] fleece tops, jackets, rain jackets, [ and coats; ] rainwear; [ sweat shirts and sweat pants; ] [ woven pants, shorts; ] caps; socks
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesRetail stores services in the field of books, videos, educational toys and activities, educational software, camping equipment, traveling and carry bags and gift items
Goods and Servicesmugs, [ vases; ] bird feeders

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 DateWednesday, February 21, 2001
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, August 31, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, August 31, 2001

International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, February 21, 2001
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, February 28, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 28, 2005

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 DateWednesday, February 21, 2001
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, December 1, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, December 1, 2000

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, February 21, 2001
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 28, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 28, 2002

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, February 21, 2001
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 31, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 31, 2000

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, February 21, 2001
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 31, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 31, 2000

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, February 21, 2001
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 31, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, May 31, 2002

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, February 21, 2001
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, February 29, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, February 29, 2004

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNational Geographic Society
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20036

Party NameNational Geographic Society
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20036

Party NameNational Geographic Society
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20036

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, June 12, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 12, 2018REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, June 12, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, June 12, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, June 1, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Sunday, December 4, 2016COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 9, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, December 16, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, December 16, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Saturday, December 14, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, December 4, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 4, 2007REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 30, 2007LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, October 10, 2007ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, October 10, 2007ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, September 13, 2007DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, April 24, 2007DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Friday, August 31, 2007PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, August 31, 2007ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, May 1, 2007AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Tuesday, April 24, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, April 24, 2007PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, April 16, 2007ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR DIVISIONAL REQUEST
Friday, April 6, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, March 5, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, April 6, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, March 5, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Sunday, February 4, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Sunday, February 4, 2007SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Tuesday, January 23, 2007STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Saturday, November 11, 2006USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, November 13, 2006TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 3, 2006SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Wednesday, May 3, 2006SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
Wednesday, May 3, 2006SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, November 25, 2005SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Thursday, November 10, 2005SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Thursday, November 10, 2005SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 25, 2005SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Tuesday, May 10, 2005SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Tuesday, May 10, 2005SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, March 25, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, November 29, 2004ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, November 29, 2004TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, November 11, 2004SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Thursday, November 11, 2004SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Thursday, November 11, 2004SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 11, 2004SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Tuesday, May 4, 2004SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Friday, May 7, 2004CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, May 4, 2004SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, December 4, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 11, 2003NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, October 6, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 19, 2003PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, July 30, 2003NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, July 9, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 8, 2003EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, June 17, 2003PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, March 24, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, January 31, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, January 31, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, August 12, 2002NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, July 19, 2002PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, May 10, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 8, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, April 30, 2002DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, October 30, 2001DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 16, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, April 11, 2002EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, April 10, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, April 10, 2002PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Sunday, December 30, 2001APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, November 16, 2001EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, October 3, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, April 12, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED