THE INDEPENDENCE FUND Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, October 29, 2018, a trademark application was filed for THE INDEPENDENCE FUND with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE INDEPENDENCE FUND trademark a serial number of 88173429. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Saturday, October 11, 2025. This trademark is owned by The Independence Fund, Inc.. The THE INDEPENDENCE FUND trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Transportation & Storage Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

[ Entertainment services in the nature of arranging and conducting sports competitions; ] educational services, namely, providing classes, [ seminars, workshops, ] presentations and retreats dealing with issues of concern for caregivers for wounded veterans

Charitable services, namely, providing all-terrain wheelchairs [ and adaptive bicycles] to wounded veterans

Charitable fundraising services; providing personal support services for caregivers for wounded veterans, namely, providing information on veteran's healthcare benefits

Charitable services, namely, promoting the interests of veterans and military families through public advocacy

Providing personal support services for caregivers for wounded veterans, namely, emotional support, personal care, companionship, providing assistance with filling out forms for veteran's benefits, and coordination of necessary services
the independence fund

General Information


Serial Number88173429
Word MarkTHE INDEPENDENCE FUND
Filing DateMonday, October 29, 2018
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateSaturday, October 11, 2025
Registration Number5779977
Registration DateTuesday, June 18, 2019
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 2, 2019

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Entertainment services in the nature of arranging and conducting sports competitions; ] educational services, namely, providing classes, [ seminars, workshops, ] presentations and retreats dealing with issues of concern for caregivers for wounded veterans
Goods and ServicesCharitable services, namely, providing all-terrain wheelchairs [ and adaptive bicycles] to wounded veterans
Goods and ServicesCharitable fundraising services; providing personal support services for caregivers for wounded veterans, namely, providing information on veteran's healthcare benefits
Goods and ServicesCharitable services, namely, promoting the interests of veterans and military families through public advocacy
Goods and ServicesProviding personal support services for caregivers for wounded veterans, namely, emotional support, personal care, companionship, providing assistance with filling out forms for veteran's benefits, and coordination of necessary services
NOT AVAILABLE"FUND"

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, November 13, 2018
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, June 11, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, June 11, 2007

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, November 13, 2018
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, June 11, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, June 11, 2007

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, November 13, 2018
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, June 11, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, June 11, 2007

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, November 13, 2018
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, June 11, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, June 11, 2007

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, November 13, 2018
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, June 11, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, June 11, 2007

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Independence Fund, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCharlotte, NC 28204

Party NameThe Independence Fund, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCharlotte, NC 28216

Party NameThe Independence Fund, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCharlotte, NC 28216

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, February 12, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Thursday, November 1, 2018NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, November 13, 2018NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, February 5, 2019ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, February 12, 2019EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 12, 2019NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 12, 2019ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, February 12, 2019COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION ENTERED
Tuesday, February 19, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 19, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, February 19, 2019TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, February 20, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, February 20, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 20, 2019NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 20, 2019APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 20, 2019EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, June 9, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Saturday, October 11, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, October 11, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, October 11, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 13, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 2, 2019PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 2, 2019OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 18, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 18, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED