NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, October 2, 2003, 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 78308619. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, November 29, 2019. This trademark is owned by National Geographic Society. The NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC trademark is filed in the Fabrics & Textile Products category with the following description:

Bed blankets; bed linens; bed comforters; [ bed quilts; ] bed throws; duvets; pillow shams; pillow cases; textile wall hangings; fabric yard flags
national geographic

General Information


Serial Number78308619
Word MarkNATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Filing DateThursday, October 2, 2003
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, November 29, 2019
Registration Number3613789
Registration DateTuesday, April 28, 2009
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 26, 2005

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC" accompanied by the design element of a rectangle. The rectangle appears in the color yellow, the words "NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC" appear in the color white, and the colors yellow and white are claimed as a feature of the mark. The color black appears for background purposes only and is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 1, line 7, " bed textile" should be deleted.
Description of the Colors ClaimedThe mark consists of a rectangular border design in yellow which appears centered above the wording "NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC" which appears in black.
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) yellow and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesBed blankets; bed linens; bed comforters; [ bed quilts; ] bed throws; duvets; pillow shams; pillow cases; textile wall hangings; fabric yard flags

Classification Information


International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 29, 2019
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, April 30, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 30, 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
Friday, November 29, 2019CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Saturday, April 28, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, December 28, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, December 26, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, December 26, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, October 27, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 9, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, May 22, 2009CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Tuesday, May 19, 2009ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Thursday, May 7, 2009TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 28, 2009REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 25, 2009LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, March 25, 2009ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, March 25, 2009ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, March 24, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, March 24, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, March 24, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, September 26, 2008NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, September 26, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, September 26, 2008SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Friday, September 19, 2008ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, May 1, 2008STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, April 15, 2008USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, April 15, 2008TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 15, 2008TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, October 12, 2007SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Friday, October 12, 2007SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Friday, October 12, 2007SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 7, 2007SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Wednesday, February 7, 2007SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Wednesday, February 7, 2007SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, September 21, 2006SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Thursday, September 21, 2006SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Thursday, September 21, 2006SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, June 8, 2006ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, April 17, 2006SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Monday, April 17, 2006SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Monday, April 17, 2006SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 18, 2005NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, July 26, 2005PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, July 6, 2005NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, November 9, 2004LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, October 4, 2004ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, September 30, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, September 30, 2004AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Monday, September 27, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, September 27, 2004TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, March 26, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, March 26, 2004ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER