THE FAMILY BUSINESS CONSULTING GROUP FBCG Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, May 22, 2014, a trademark application was filed for THE FAMILY BUSINESS CONSULTING GROUP FBCG with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE FAMILY BUSINESS CONSULTING GROUP FBCG trademark a serial number of 86289699. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, June 26, 2025. This trademark is owned by The Family Business Consulting Group, Incorporated. The THE FAMILY BUSINESS CONSULTING GROUP FBCG trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Providing a website featuring [ blogs and ] non-downloadable publications in the nature of articles in the fields of family businesses, family business ownership, family business management, family business organization, family business succession planning, family business boards, family business governance, family business leadership development and family business asset management; Education services, namely, providing non-downloadable webinars in the fields of family businesses, family business ownership, family business management, family business organization, family business succession planning, family business boards, family business governance, family business leadership development and family business asset management; On-line electronic newsletters delivered by e-mail in the fields of family businesses, family business ownership, family business management, family business organization, family business succession planning, family business boards, family business governance, f...

Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of articles in the fields of family businesses, family business ownership, family business management, family business organization, family business succession planning, family business boards, family business governance, family business leadership development and family business asset management [; Digital media, namely, CDs featuring information in the fields of family businesses, family business ownership, family business management, family business organization, family business succession planning, family business boards, family business governance, family business leadership development and family business asset management ]

Printed materials, namely, written articles in the fields of family businesses, family business ownership, family business management, family business organization, family business succession planning, family business boards, family business governance, family business leadership development and family business asset management

Business management consulting; Business management consulting and advisory services; Business organization and management consulting; Consulting services in the fields of family businesses, family business ownership, family business management, family business organization, family business succession planning, family business boards, family business governance, family business leadership development and family business asset management; Providing advice and information in the fields of family businesses, family business ownership, family business management, family business organization, family business succession planning, family business boards, family business governance, family business leadership development and family business asset management; Business strategic planning, marketing, and business development services and related consulting provided to family business owners and their professional advisors
the family business consulting group fbcg

General Information


Serial Number86289699
Word MarkTHE FAMILY BUSINESS CONSULTING GROUP FBCG
Filing DateThursday, May 22, 2014
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, June 26, 2025
Registration Number4674739
Registration DateTuesday, January 20, 2015
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 4, 2014

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProviding a website featuring [ blogs and ] non-downloadable publications in the nature of articles in the fields of family businesses, family business ownership, family business management, family business organization, family business succession planning, family business boards, family business governance, family business leadership development and family business asset management; Education services, namely, providing non-downloadable webinars in the fields of family businesses, family business ownership, family business management, family business organization, family business succession planning, family business boards, family business governance, family business leadership development and family business asset management; On-line electronic newsletters delivered by e-mail in the fields of family businesses, family business ownership, family business management, family business organization, family business succession planning, family business boards, family business governance, family business leadership development and family business asset management; Business training in the fields of family businesses, family business ownership, family business management, family business organization, family business succession planning, family business boards, family business governance, family business leadership development and family business asset management; Education services, namely, providing live and on-line seminars and workshops in the fields of family businesses, family business ownership, family business management, family business organization, family business succession planning, family business boards, family business governance, family business leadership development and family business asset management; Educational services, namely, providing educational speakers in the fields of family businesses, family business ownership, family business management, family business organization, family business succession planning, family business boards, family business governance, family business leadership development and family business asset management; Educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences and workshops in the fields of family businesses, family business ownership, family business management, family business organization, family business succession planning, family business boards, family business governance, family business leadership development and family business asset management, and distribution of course material in connection therewith; Business training in the field of entrepreneurship, family businesses, and succession planning; Life coaching services in the fields of dynamics of family businesses and life-work balance for entrepreneurs; Personal coaching services in the fields of entrepreneurship, family businesses and succession planning; Professional coaching services in the fields of entrepreneurship, family businesses and succession planning
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stacked wording "THE" and "FAMILY BUSINESS" and "CONSULTING GROUP" above the stylized letters "BCG" in "FBCG".
Goods and ServicesDownloadable electronic publications in the nature of articles in the fields of family businesses, family business ownership, family business management, family business organization, family business succession planning, family business boards, family business governance, family business leadership development and family business asset management [; Digital media, namely, CDs featuring information in the fields of family businesses, family business ownership, family business management, family business organization, family business succession planning, family business boards, family business governance, family business leadership development and family business asset management ]
Goods and ServicesPrinted materials, namely, written articles in the fields of family businesses, family business ownership, family business management, family business organization, family business succession planning, family business boards, family business governance, family business leadership development and family business asset management
Section 2(f) Limitation StatementAS TO "FAMILY BUSINESS CONSULTING GROUP"
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesBusiness management consulting; Business management consulting and advisory services; Business organization and management consulting; Consulting services in the fields of family businesses, family business ownership, family business management, family business organization, family business succession planning, family business boards, family business governance, family business leadership development and family business asset management; Providing advice and information in the fields of family businesses, family business ownership, family business management, family business organization, family business succession planning, family business boards, family business governance, family business leadership development and family business asset management; Business strategic planning, marketing, and business development services and related consulting provided to family business owners and their professional advisors
NOT AVAILABLE"CONSULTING GROUP" FOR CLASSES 35 AND 41

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 DateThursday, June 5, 2014
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, March 21, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, March 21, 2014

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 DateThursday, June 5, 2014
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, March 21, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, March 21, 2014

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, June 5, 2014
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, March 21, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, March 21, 2014

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, June 5, 2014
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, March 21, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, March 21, 2014

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Family Business Consulting Group, Incorporated
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60631

Party NameThe Family Business Consulting Group, Incorporated
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60657

Party NameThe Family Business Consulting Group, Incorporated
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60657

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, May 26, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, June 5, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, September 16, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Saturday, September 6, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, September 16, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 16, 2014NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 16, 2014EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, September 16, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 15, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 4, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, November 4, 2014OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 20, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 30, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, September 30, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, January 20, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 1, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, March 5, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, March 5, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, March 5, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, January 20, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, January 17, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, June 26, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, June 26, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, June 26, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, June 26, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED