THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTED PREVIEW HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR APPROPRIATE AUDIENCES BY THE MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. THE FILM ADVERTISED HAS BEEN RATED R RESTRICTED Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, February 6, 2018, a trademark application was filed for THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTED PREVIEW HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR APPROPRIATE AUDIENCES BY THE MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. THE FILM ADVERTISED HAS BEEN RATED R RESTRICTED with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTED PREVIEW HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR APPROPRIATE AUDIENCES BY THE MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. THE FILM ADVERTISED HAS BEEN RATED R RESTRICTED trademark a serial number of 87786519. 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 RESTRICTED PREVIEW HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR APPROPRIATE AUDIENCES BY THE MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. THE FILM ADVERTISED HAS BEEN RATED R RESTRICTED trademark is filed in the category with the following description:

Entertainment services rendered through the medium of motion pictures
the following restricted preview has been approved for appropriate audiences by the motion picture association of america, inc.  the film advertised has been rated r restricted

General Information


Serial Number87786519
Word MarkTHE FOLLOWING RESTRICTED PREVIEW HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR APPROPRIATE AUDIENCES BY THE MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. THE FILM ADVERTISED HAS BEEN RATED R RESTRICTED
Filing DateTuesday, February 6, 2018
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateMonday, October 13, 2025
Registration Number5760495
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 red rectangle with the wording "THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTED PREVIEW HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR APPROPRIATE AUDIENCES BY THE MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. THE FILM ADVERTISED HAS BEEN RATED" in white which is above a white box divided into two parts. The left portion of the box consists of the wording "RESTRICTED" in red with a white background at the top and the uppercase letter "R" in white with a red 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 RESTRICTED PREVIEW HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR APPROPRIATE AUDIENCES BY THE MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC". and "RESTRICTED"
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) red 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 may contain strong content and is appropriate only for mature audiences.
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
Monday, May 21, 2018ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
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
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
Wednesday, November 28, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 4, 2018ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, December 12, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, December 12, 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, 2019PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 28, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, September 13, 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
Friday, September 12, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, March 12, 2019OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 30, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, May 28, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, May 1, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED