THE CURRENT Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, June 28, 2019, a trademark application was filed for THE CURRENT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE CURRENT trademark a serial number of 88493426. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, March 31, 2020. This trademark is owned by Minnesota Public Radio. The THE CURRENT trademark is filed in the Communication Services and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Entertainment and educational services, namely, a series of audio and audio-visual programs in the field of music, music news, culture and the arts accessible via radio broadcast, the Internet and portable and wireless communication devices

Broadcasting services in the field of music, music news, culture and the arts rendered through the media of radio and satellite systems, and via the Internet and portable and wireless communication devices; streaming of audio, audio broadcasting, transmission and delivery of audio content in the field of music, music news, culture and the arts via radio and satellite systems, and via the Internet and portable and wireless communication devices; streaming audio and delivery of audio and audio visual programs in the field of music, music news, culture and the arts accessible via the Internet and portable and wireless communication devices
the current

General Information


Serial Number88493426
Word MarkTHE CURRENT
Filing DateFriday, June 28, 2019
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, March 31, 2020
Registration Number6022434
Registration DateTuesday, March 31, 2020
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 14, 2020

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment and educational services, namely, a series of audio and audio-visual programs in the field of music, music news, culture and the arts accessible via radio broadcast, the Internet and portable and wireless communication devices
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the letters "T H E" in white over the letters "C U R R E N T" in white with the letters "T H E" centered over the letters "U R" within a red oval with a white space and surrounded by a thin red oval.
Goods and ServicesBroadcasting services in the field of music, music news, culture and the arts rendered through the media of radio and satellite systems, and via the Internet and portable and wireless communication devices; streaming of audio, audio broadcasting, transmission and delivery of audio content in the field of music, music news, culture and the arts via radio and satellite systems, and via the Internet and portable and wireless communication devices; streaming audio and delivery of audio and audio visual programs in the field of music, music news, culture and the arts accessible via the Internet and portable and wireless communication devices
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) red and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, July 9, 2019
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, April 30, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, April 30, 2008

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, July 9, 2019
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, April 30, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, April 30, 2008

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMinnesota Public Radio
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSaint Paul, MN 55101

Party NameMinnesota Public Radio
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSaint Paul, MN 55101

Party NameMinnesota Public Radio
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSaint Paul, MN 55101

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, July 2, 2019NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, July 9, 2019NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, July 10, 2019NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 27, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, August 26, 2019ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, August 27, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 27, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, November 11, 2019APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, November 7, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, November 7, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, November 7, 2019TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, November 14, 2019ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, December 3, 2019WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Monday, December 9, 2019PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, December 9, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, December 25, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 14, 2020PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, January 14, 2020OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Monday, December 9, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, December 9, 2019NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, December 9, 2019EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, December 9, 2019APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 31, 2020REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, March 31, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED