NCSBN Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, July 30, 2018, a trademark application was filed for NCSBN with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the NCSBN trademark a serial number of 88057942. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Saturday, October 11, 2025. This trademark is owned by National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.. The NCSBN trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, and Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services categories with the following description:

educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences, workshops and examinations in the field of nursing and distribution of course and examination materials in connection therewith in printed or electronic format; providing online publications, namely, handbooks and manuals in the field of nursing licensure and nursing examinations; providing a website featuring resources, namely, non-downloadable publications in the nature of handbooks and manuals in the field of nursing licensure and nursing examinations; online publications, namely, handbooks and manuals in the field of nursing licensure and nursing examinations

electronic publications, namely, handbooks and manuals in the field of nursing licensure and nursing examinations, recorded on computer media

printed publications, namely, handbooks and manuals in the field of nursing licensure and nursing examinations; educational publications, namely, handbooks and manuals in the field of nursing licensure and nursing examinations

Consulting services in the field of nursing

Research in the field of nursing
ncsbn

General Information


Serial Number88057942
Word MarkNCSBN
Filing DateMonday, July 30, 2018
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateSaturday, October 11, 2025
Registration Number5898411
Registration DateTuesday, October 29, 2019
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 1, 2019

Trademark Statements


Goods and Serviceseducational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences, workshops and examinations in the field of nursing and distribution of course and examination materials in connection therewith in printed or electronic format; providing online publications, namely, handbooks and manuals in the field of nursing licensure and nursing examinations; providing a website featuring resources, namely, non-downloadable publications in the nature of handbooks and manuals in the field of nursing licensure and nursing examinations; online publications, namely, handbooks and manuals in the field of nursing licensure and nursing examinations
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized globe to the left of the expression "NCSBN".
Goods and Serviceselectronic publications, namely, handbooks and manuals in the field of nursing licensure and nursing examinations, recorded on computer media
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 1, line 1, "Corporation" should be deleted, and  non-profit corporation should be inserted.
Goods and Servicesprinted publications, namely, handbooks and manuals in the field of nursing licensure and nursing examinations; educational publications, namely, handbooks and manuals in the field of nursing licensure and nursing examinations
Pseudo MarkNATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE BOARDS OF NURSING
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesConsulting services in the field of nursing
Goods and ServicesResearch in the field of nursing

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 DateFriday, August 3, 2018
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, June 5, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, June 5, 2018

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, August 3, 2018
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, June 5, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, June 5, 2018

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, August 3, 2018
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, June 5, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, June 5, 2018

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, August 3, 2018
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, June 5, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, June 5, 2018

International Class044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, November 28, 2018
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, June 5, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, June 5, 2018

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNational Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type54 - NOT AVAILABLE
AddressChicago, IL 606014277

Party NameNational Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type54 - NOT AVAILABLE
AddressChicago, IL 606014277

Party NameNational Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type54 - NOT AVAILABLE
AddressChicago, IL 606014277

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, November 15, 2018ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, August 2, 2018NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, August 3, 2018NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, August 4, 2018NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, November 16, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, November 16, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 12, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, November 16, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Friday, November 16, 2018COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY
Tuesday, November 20, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 28, 2018ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, November 28, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, November 28, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, November 28, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 1, 2019OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 29, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 1, 2019PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, February 26, 2019NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, August 5, 2019TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, August 5, 2019USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, September 5, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 5, 2019STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, September 23, 2019ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, September 24, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Monday, April 21, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, October 29, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 27, 2024TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 8, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 22, 2025CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Friday, April 25, 2025ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED
Tuesday, May 27, 2025NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Saturday, October 11, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, October 11, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED