THE INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, August 14, 2013, a trademark application was filed for THE INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE trademark a serial number of 86037437. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, July 16, 2021. This trademark is owned by The Independent Institute. The THE INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Providing an educational website featuring information in the field of economics

Providing an educational website featuring information in the academic fields of history, sociology, political science, political philosophy, and related fields, namely, religion and natural sciences; providing an educational website featuring blogs in the fields of economics, history, law, political philosophy, sociology, political science, and related fields, namely, religion and natural sciences

Providing an educational website featuring information in the field of law
the independent institute

General Information


Serial Number86037437
Word MarkTHE INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE
Filing DateWednesday, August 14, 2013
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, July 16, 2021
Registration Number4651372
Registration DateTuesday, December 9, 2014
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 23, 2014

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE"
Description of MarkThe mark consists of an image of a lighthouse and a house with a stylized foreground and the words "THE INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE".
Goods and ServicesProviding an educational website featuring information in the field of economics
Goods and ServicesProviding an educational website featuring information in the academic fields of history, sociology, political science, political philosophy, and related fields, namely, religion and natural sciences; providing an educational website featuring blogs in the fields of economics, history, law, political philosophy, sociology, political science, and related fields, namely, religion and natural sciences
Goods and ServicesProviding an educational website featuring information in the field of law

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 16, 2021
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 6, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 6, 1996

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 16, 2021
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 6, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 6, 1996

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 16, 2021
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 6, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 6, 1996

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Independent Institute
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressOakland, CA 946211428

Party NameThe Independent Institute
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressOakland, CA 946211428

Party NameThe Independent Institute
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressOakland, CA 946211428

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, July 16, 2021CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Monday, December 9, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, April 1, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 9, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 23, 2014OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 23, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, September 3, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, August 18, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, August 13, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, August 6, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 6, 2014EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, August 6, 2014NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 6, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 6, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Saturday, June 7, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, June 6, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, June 6, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, December 9, 2013NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, December 9, 2013EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, December 9, 2013COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY
Monday, December 9, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Monday, December 2, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, August 23, 2013NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Thursday, August 22, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Saturday, August 17, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM