TFI Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, March 10, 2023, a trademark application was filed for TFI with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the TFI trademark a serial number of 97833381. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, July 22, 2025. This trademark is owned by The Franklin Institute. The TFI trademark is filed in the Education & Entertainment Services category with the following description:

Educational services, namely, conducting classes and seminars in the field of science and technology, conducting exhibitions in the nature of scientific demonstrations, and providing incentives for the study and advancement of science and technology through the issuance of awards and medals in recognition of individual achievement; science museum services; museum services; educational services, namely, classes, seminars, lectures, programs and exhibitions in the field of science and technology; conducting on line exhibitions and displays and interactive exhibits in the fields of science and technology; all of the foregoing provided in conjunction with museum services
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General Information


Serial Number97833381
Word MarkTFI
Filing DateFriday, March 10, 2023
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, July 22, 2025
Registration Number7870996
Registration DateTuesday, July 22, 2025
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 29, 2024

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, conducting classes and seminars in the field of science and technology, conducting exhibitions in the nature of scientific demonstrations, and providing incentives for the study and advancement of science and technology through the issuance of awards and medals in recognition of individual achievement; science museum services; museum services; educational services, namely, classes, seminars, lectures, programs and exhibitions in the field of science and technology; conducting on line exhibitions and displays and interactive exhibits in the fields of science and technology; all of the foregoing provided in conjunction with museum services
Description of MarkThe mark consists of an incomplete square with the wording "TFI" at the lower right corner.
Pseudo MarkTHE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, March 31, 2023
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, October 31, 2023
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, October 31, 2023

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Franklin Institute
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPhiladelphia, PA 19103

Party NameThe Franklin Institute
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPhiladelphia, PA 19103

Party NameThe Franklin Institute
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPhiladelphia, PA 19103

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, March 14, 2023NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, December 14, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, December 14, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, December 14, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, March 31, 2023NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, April 1, 2023NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Thursday, December 7, 2023ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, February 9, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, February 9, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, February 9, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, July 29, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, July 29, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 30, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, March 7, 2024APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED
Thursday, March 7, 2024APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED
Monday, September 23, 2024APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 9, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 29, 2024PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, October 29, 2024OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 10, 2024NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, March 11, 2025TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Friday, June 6, 2025STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Saturday, June 7, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, June 30, 2025ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, July 16, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 22, 2025REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 22, 2025NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Monday, March 10, 2025USE AMENDMENT FILED