THE FREEDOM FORUM Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, June 12, 1991, a trademark application was filed for THE FREEDOM FORUM with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE FREEDOM FORUM trademark a serial number of 74175501. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, February 2, 2024. This trademark is owned by Gannett Foundation, Inc.. The THE FREEDOM FORUM trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Insurance & Financial Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

educational services; namely, providing [ courses, classes, ] workshops, programs and conferences on international social and political developments, first amendment freedoms and journalism

books [, published reports and printed speeches ] regarding national and international social and political developments, first amendment freedoms and journalism

issuing grants and fellowships to persons and other entities for charitable purposes and to foster promotion of First Amendment freedoms
the freedom forum

General Information


Serial Number74175501
Word MarkTHE FREEDOM FORUM
Filing DateWednesday, June 12, 1991
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, February 2, 2024
Registration Number1785465
Registration DateTuesday, August 3, 1993
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 11, 1993

Trademark Statements


Goods and Serviceseducational services; namely, providing [ courses, classes, ] workshops, programs and conferences on international social and political developments, first amendment freedoms and journalism
Goods and Servicesbooks [, published reports and printed speeches ] regarding national and international social and political developments, first amendment freedoms and journalism
Goods and Servicesissuing grants and fellowships to persons and other entities for charitable purposes and to foster promotion of First Amendment freedoms

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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 11, 1991
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, July 1, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, July 1, 1991

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 11, 1991
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, July 1, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, July 1, 1991

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 11, 1991
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, July 1, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, July 1, 1991

Trademark Owner History


Party NameFREEDOM FORUM, INC., THE
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20024

Party NameFREEDOM FORUM INTERNATIONAL
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArlington, VA 22209

Party NameFREEDOM FORUM INTERNATIONAL
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArlington, VA 22209

Party NameFREEDOM FORUM INTERNATIONAL
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArlington, VA 22209

Party NameGannett Foundation, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressArlington, VA 22209

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, February 2, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, February 2, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, February 2, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, January 30, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, October 18, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 18, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, October 18, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 18, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, October 18, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, August 3, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 3, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, April 12, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, April 12, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, April 12, 2021TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Monday, April 12, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, April 12, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, April 12, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 23, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, October 18, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, October 18, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, October 18, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, October 17, 2013REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, October 17, 2013FAX RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 8, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 24, 2013POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Wednesday, August 14, 2013POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Friday, July 26, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 25, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Saturday, November 1, 2003REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, November 1, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, August 4, 2003REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, August 4, 2003TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, March 10, 2000REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, August 3, 1999REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, August 3, 1993REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 11, 1993PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, April 9, 1993NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, March 23, 1993USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Monday, March 22, 1993ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, November 12, 1992APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, November 3, 1992EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, October 28, 1992PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Wednesday, October 7, 1992APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 10, 1992LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Tuesday, March 31, 1992EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, February 7, 1992CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 20, 1992AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, February 7, 1992USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, October 17, 1991ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, September 24, 1991NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, September 9, 1991ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER