NEC NFPA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, October 10, 2016, a trademark application was filed for NEC NFPA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the NEC NFPA trademark a serial number of 87198397. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Saturday, February 3, 2024. This trademark is owned by National Fire Protection Association, Inc.. The NEC NFPA trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Education & Entertainment Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Arranging and conducting professional workshop and training courses in the field of electrical safety and electrical codes and standards; Educational services, namely, providing online instruction in the field of electrical safety and electrical codes and standards [ ; On-line journals, namely, blogs featuring information on electrical safety and electrical codes and standards; Providing online newsletters by e-mail in the field of electrical safety and electrical codes and standards ]

Video recordings featuring information in the field of electrical safety; [ Downloadable mobile applications for training users in the field of electrical safety and electrical codes and standards; Downloadable mobile applications for displaying and searching electrical codes and standards; ] Downloadable books in the field of electrical safety and electrical codes and standards

Books and manuals in the field of electrical safety and electrical codes and standards; Printed instructional, educational, and teaching materials in the field of electrical safety and electrical codes and standards; Catalogs in the field of electrical safety and electrical codes and standards

Providing information in the field of electrical safety
nec nfpa

General Information


Serial Number87198397
Word MarkNEC NFPA
Filing DateMonday, October 10, 2016
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateSaturday, February 3, 2024
Registration Number5161231
Registration DateTuesday, March 14, 2017
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 27, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesArranging and conducting professional workshop and training courses in the field of electrical safety and electrical codes and standards; Educational services, namely, providing online instruction in the field of electrical safety and electrical codes and standards [ ; On-line journals, namely, blogs featuring information on electrical safety and electrical codes and standards; Providing online newsletters by e-mail in the field of electrical safety and electrical codes and standards ]
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the letters "NEC", with jagged lines above and below the letter "E" suggestive of sparks and similar in appearance to lightning, all within a circle, the lower-right portion of which circle is formed by the letters "NFPA".
Goods and ServicesVideo recordings featuring information in the field of electrical safety; [ Downloadable mobile applications for training users in the field of electrical safety and electrical codes and standards; Downloadable mobile applications for displaying and searching electrical codes and standards; ] Downloadable books in the field of electrical safety and electrical codes and standards
Goods and ServicesBooks and manuals in the field of electrical safety and electrical codes and standards; Printed instructional, educational, and teaching materials in the field of electrical safety and electrical codes and standards; Catalogs in the field of electrical safety and electrical codes and standards
Pseudo MarkNATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesProviding information in the field of electrical safety

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, October 14, 2016
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, August 31, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, August 31, 2016

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, October 14, 2016
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, August 10, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, August 10, 2016

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, October 14, 2016
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, October 6, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, October 6, 2016

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, October 14, 2016
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, July 31, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, July 31, 2016

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNational Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressQuincy, MA 02169

Party NameNational Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressQuincy, MA 02169

Party NameNational Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressQuincy, MA 02169

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, November 7, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, October 13, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, October 14, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, October 15, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Monday, November 14, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, December 7, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 27, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, December 27, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 14, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, March 14, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, August 14, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Saturday, February 3, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, February 3, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, February 3, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, June 17, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, June 17, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, June 17, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, June 17, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, June 17, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED