THE ADVOCATE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, December 17, 1990, a trademark application was filed for THE ADVOCATE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE ADVOCATE trademark a serial number of 74123989. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, April 28, 2023. This trademark is owned by LIBERATION PUBLICATION. The THE ADVOCATE trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

magazines concerning issues of the homosexual community
the advocate

General Information


Serial Number74123989
Word MarkTHE ADVOCATE
Filing DateMonday, December 17, 1990
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, April 28, 2023
Registration Number1723673
Registration DateTuesday, October 13, 1992
Mark Drawing5S07 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 21, 1992

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesmagazines concerning issues of the homosexual community

Classification Information


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 Codes038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 28, 2023
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, October 9, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, October 25, 1990

Trademark Owner History


Party NameEXWORKS CAPITAL FUND I, L.P.
Party Type50 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressLAKE FOREST, IL 60045

Party NamePRIDE PUBLISHING INC.
Party Type49 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLOS ANGELES, CA 90024

Party NameHERE PUBLISHING INC.
Party Type48 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLOS ANGELES, CA 90024

Party NameHYPERION MEDIA L.L.C.
Party Type47 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressLOS ANGELES, CA 90024

Party NameLPI MEDIA INC.
Party Type46 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111

Party NameVULCAN ACQUISITION CORP.
Party Type45 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111

Party NameVULCAN ACQUISITION CORP
Party Type45 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111

Party NameLPI MEDIA INC.
Party Type44 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLOS ANGELES, CA 90028

Party NameLIBERATION PUBLICATIONS, INC.
Party Type43 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLOS ANGELES, CA 90028

Party NameOCEAN MICRO CORP.
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLOS ANGELES, CA 90069

Party NameLIBERATION PUBLICATION
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90028

Party NameLIBERATION PUBLICATION
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90028

Party NameLIBERATION PUBLICATION
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90028

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, April 28, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, September 21, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, July 13, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, June 29, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, October 13, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, November 5, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, November 5, 2012REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, November 5, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, November 5, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, October 12, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 18, 2012AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, October 6, 2010ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 16, 2010AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, March 14, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, May 3, 2006AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, February 6, 2003REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, February 6, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, October 11, 2002REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Friday, October 11, 2002TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, April 20, 1998REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, March 24, 1998RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION
Thursday, March 12, 1998POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Wednesday, February 11, 1998REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, October 13, 1992REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 21, 1992PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, June 19, 1992NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, April 1, 1992APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 18, 1992CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, February 5, 1992NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, December 23, 1991CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, June 27, 1991NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, April 19, 1991ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER