THE FOLLOWING PREVIEW HAS BEEN APPROVEDTO ACCOMPANY THIS FEATURE BY THE MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. THE FILM ADVERTISED HAS BEEN RATED PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED PG Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, February 6, 2018, a trademark application was filed for THE FOLLOWING PREVIEW HAS BEEN APPROVEDTO ACCOMPANY THIS FEATURE BY THE MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. THE FILM ADVERTISED HAS BEEN RATED PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED PG with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE FOLLOWING PREVIEW HAS BEEN APPROVEDTO ACCOMPANY THIS FEATURE BY THE MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. THE FILM ADVERTISED HAS BEEN RATED PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED PG trademark a serial number of 87786571. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Monday, October 13, 2025. This trademark is owned by MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.. The THE FOLLOWING PREVIEW HAS BEEN APPROVEDTO ACCOMPANY THIS FEATURE BY THE MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. THE FILM ADVERTISED HAS BEEN RATED PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED PG trademark is filed in the category with the following description:

Entertainment services rendered through the medium of motion pictures
the following preview has been approvedto accompany this feature by the motion picture association of america, inc. the film advertised has been rated parental guidance suggested pg

General Information


Serial Number87786571
Word MarkTHE FOLLOWING PREVIEW HAS BEEN APPROVEDTO ACCOMPANY THIS FEATURE BY THE MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. THE FILM ADVERTISED HAS BEEN RATED PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED PG
Filing DateTuesday, February 6, 2018
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateMonday, October 13, 2025
Registration Number5760496
Registration DateTuesday, May 28, 2019
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 12, 2019

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a green rectangle with the wording "THE FOLLOWING PREVIEW HAS BEEN APPROVED TO ACCOMPANY THIS FEATURE BY THE MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. THE FILM ADVERTISED HAS BEEN RATED" in white above a white box divided into two parts. The left portion of the box consists of the wording "PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED" in green with a white background at the top and the uppercase letters "PG" in white with a green background is shown on the bottom.
Goods and ServicesEntertainment services rendered through the medium of motion pictures
Section 2(f) Limitation StatementAs to "THE FOLLOWING PREVIEW HAS BEEN APPROVED TO ACCOMPANY THIS FEATURE BY THE MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC". and "PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED"
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) green and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Certification Mark StatementThe certification mark, as used by persons authorized by certifier, certifies in the opinion of the certifier's Advertising Administration that the motion picture trailer contains no images that would be inappropriate for the audience intended to view it.
NOT AVAILABLE"THE FILM ADVERTISED HAS BEEN RATED"

Classification Information


International ClassB -
US Class CodesB
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, February 14, 2018
Primary CodeB
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, April 30, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, April 30, 2013

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type54 - NOT AVAILABLE
AddressSHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403

Party NameMOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSherman Oaks, CA 91403

Party NameMOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSherman Oaks, CA 91403

Party NameMOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSherman Oaks, CA 91403

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, February 9, 2018NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, February 14, 2018NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, February 15, 2018NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Monday, May 21, 2018ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 29, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, May 29, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 29, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 9, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, October 18, 2018ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, October 22, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, October 22, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, November 20, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, November 20, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 20, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 28, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 28, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, November 29, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, January 17, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, January 17, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, January 17, 2019NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, January 17, 2019EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, February 5, 2019APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 6, 2019LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, February 20, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 12, 2019OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 28, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 12, 2019PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 28, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 30, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, May 1, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, September 12, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, October 13, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, October 13, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, September 13, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL