NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, April 9, 2004, 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 78399131. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, February 13, 2020. This trademark is owned by National Geographic Society. The NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products and Paper & Printed Material Products categories with the following description:

[ pre-recorded motion picture films, video cassettes, compact discs, video discs, DVDs, CD-ROMs, computer software programs in the nature of interactive games, computer-based electronic learning aids containing both hardware and educational software, all in the fields of geography, cartography, natural history, science, the environment, nature, wildlife, history, social studies, archeology, ecology, exploration, adventure, active sports, children's entertainment, documentaries, education, genetics, anthropology, and cultural, educational and entertainment topics; pre-recorded video cassettes, compact discs, video discs, DVDs, CD-ROMs, and audio tapes featuring music and narration; telephones; ] binoculars and cases thereof; telescopes; microscopes; [ thermometers; ][ calculators; ] compasses; [ satellite navigational system, namely, a global positioning system (GPS); cameras; ] camera cases; camera tripods; [ personal computer carrying bags; computer mouse pads; magnetically encoded ch...

educational kits, namely, thematic learning kits comprised of [ magazines, teachers' guides, ] maps [ posters, charts, informational handouts for students, collections of articles, pre-recorded videos, overhead transparencies, and trivia cards, all in the fields of biology, ecology, astronomy, geology, and meteorology ]
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General Information


Serial Number78399131
Word MarkNATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Filing DateFriday, April 9, 2004
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, February 13, 2020
Registration Number3735286
Registration DateTuesday, January 5, 2010
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 7, 2007

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ pre-recorded motion picture films, video cassettes, compact discs, video discs, DVDs, CD-ROMs, computer software programs in the nature of interactive games, computer-based electronic learning aids containing both hardware and educational software, all in the fields of geography, cartography, natural history, science, the environment, nature, wildlife, history, social studies, archeology, ecology, exploration, adventure, active sports, children's entertainment, documentaries, education, genetics, anthropology, and cultural, educational and entertainment topics; pre-recorded video cassettes, compact discs, video discs, DVDs, CD-ROMs, and audio tapes featuring music and narration; telephones; ] binoculars and cases thereof; telescopes; microscopes; [ thermometers; ][ calculators; ] compasses; [ satellite navigational system, namely, a global positioning system (GPS); cameras; ] camera cases; camera tripods; [ personal computer carrying bags; computer mouse pads; magnetically encoded charge cards ] [, and pre-paid telephone calling cards ] [ ; educational computer software in the fields of undersea scientific research and exploration and marine environmental conservation ]
Description of the Colors ClaimedThe rectangle appears in the color yellow.
Goods and Serviceseducational kits, namely, thematic learning kits comprised of [ magazines, teachers' guides, ] maps [ posters, charts, informational handouts for students, collections of articles, pre-recorded videos, overhead transparencies, and trivia cards, all in the fields of biology, ecology, astronomy, geology, and meteorology ]
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) yellow is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.

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, April 20, 2004
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, June 30, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, June 30, 2003

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 DateFriday, June 29, 2007
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, June 30, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, June 30, 2003

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 19, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 20, 2004NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, November 1, 2004ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, November 19, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, May 18, 2005TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 18, 2005CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, May 27, 2005TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, June 10, 2005APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, June 17, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, June 20, 2005LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, September 30, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, September 8, 2005WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - TQR/NON-ATTY REQUEST
Thursday, September 15, 2005PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, September 30, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, March 30, 2006TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, March 30, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, April 10, 2006TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, June 16, 2006EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, June 16, 2006EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, March 16, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, March 16, 2007EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, March 30, 2007APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, March 30, 2007LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, May 11, 2007WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Tuesday, May 22, 2007PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, June 12, 2007ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, June 30, 2007EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Saturday, June 30, 2007EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Saturday, June 30, 2007NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Saturday, June 30, 2007EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Saturday, June 30, 2007APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 3, 2007LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, July 18, 2007NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, August 7, 2007PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, October 30, 2007NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, April 28, 2008SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, April 28, 2008SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Monday, April 28, 2008SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, October 30, 2008SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, October 30, 2008SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Thursday, October 30, 2008SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Thursday, April 30, 2009SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, April 30, 2009SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Thursday, April 30, 2009SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Thursday, October 22, 2009TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Thursday, October 22, 2009USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, November 10, 2009CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, November 10, 2009STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, December 2, 2009ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, December 2, 2009LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, January 5, 2010REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 9, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, January 4, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Saturday, March 5, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, March 5, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, March 5, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, January 5, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, January 2, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, February 13, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, February 13, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, February 13, 2020REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, February 13, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 23, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, October 23, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 23, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, October 23, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 23, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, October 23, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED