TESOL INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, August 31, 2011, a trademark application was filed for TESOL INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the TESOL INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION trademark a serial number of 85411797. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, March 1, 2023. This trademark is owned by Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc.. The TESOL INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Educational services, namely, providing live and online classes for the purpose of professional development in the field of teaching; Educational services, namely, providing courses of instruction in the field of reading and language arts, reference guides, lesson plans and educational materials in connection therewith, via a web site on the Internet; Online publication of a professional journal

Printed publications, namely, a professional journal in the field of teaching and learning of English as an additional language; Quarterly magazine featuring topics of interest to educators

Lapel pins

Association services, namely, promoting professional development and continuing education in the field of teaching and learning of English as an additional language; Association services, namely, promoting the interests of professional organizations, state educational systems and individuals that provide instruction in the field of teaching and learning of English as an additional language
tesol international association

General Information


Serial Number85411797
Word MarkTESOL INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Filing DateWednesday, August 31, 2011
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, March 1, 2023
Registration Number4191904
Registration DateTuesday, August 14, 2012
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 6, 2012

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, providing live and online classes for the purpose of professional development in the field of teaching; Educational services, namely, providing courses of instruction in the field of reading and language arts, reference guides, lesson plans and educational materials in connection therewith, via a web site on the Internet; Online publication of a professional journal
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the large, lowercase term "TESOL" in blue with the smaller, lowercase words "INTERNATIONAL" and "ASSOCIATION" in gray stacked beneath it. To the left of the term "TESOL" is a stylized image of the planet earth, comprised of blue squares representing water and yellow-orange shapes representing land.
Goods and ServicesPrinted publications, namely, a professional journal in the field of teaching and learning of English as an additional language; Quarterly magazine featuring topics of interest to educators
Goods and ServicesLapel pins
Section 2(f) Limitation StatementAs to "TESOL"
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) blue, gray, and yellow-orange is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesAssociation services, namely, promoting professional development and continuing education in the field of teaching and learning of English as an additional language; Association services, namely, promoting the interests of professional organizations, state educational systems and individuals that provide instruction in the field of teaching and learning of English as an additional language
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION"

Classification Information


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 DateTuesday, September 6, 2011
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, August 31, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, March 25, 2012

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 DateTuesday, September 6, 2011
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, August 31, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 30, 2011

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 6, 2011
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, August 31, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 30, 2011

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 6, 2011
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, August 31, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 30, 2011

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTeachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAlexandria, VA 223146820

Party NameTeachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAlexandria, VA 223146820

Party NameTeachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAlexandria, VA 223146820

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, March 1, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 1, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, March 1, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, March 1, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, August 10, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, August 14, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, September 21, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, September 21, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, September 21, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, August 16, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, August 14, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 14, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 10, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Monday, July 9, 2012LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, July 5, 2012ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Monday, June 11, 2012STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, May 14, 2012USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, June 7, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, May 14, 2012TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 1, 2012NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, March 6, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 6, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, February 15, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, January 30, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, January 30, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, January 11, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, December 21, 2011EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, December 21, 2011NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 21, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 21, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, December 19, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, September 7, 2011NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, September 6, 2011NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, September 3, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED