THE INTERNATIONAL FACT-CHECKING NETWORK Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, a trademark application was filed for THE INTERNATIONAL FACT-CHECKING NETWORK with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE INTERNATIONAL FACT-CHECKING NETWORK trademark a serial number of 97029640. The federal status of this trademark filing is REVIVED - AWAITING FURTHER ACTION as of Wednesday, February 28, 2024. This trademark is owned by THE POYNTER INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA STUDIES, INC.. The THE INTERNATIONAL FACT-CHECKING NETWORK trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Publishing articles and newsletters on trends, formats and policy-making about fact-checking worldwide; news reporter services in the nature of news analysis and news commentary; news reporter services in the nature of news analysis and news commentary; tracking and reporting of news coverage for the purpose of determining the veracity of reports for non-business purposes; providing a website featuring articles and information in the field of fact-checking news reporting; Providing information, namely, fact-checking media reports on politics and current events, and examination of media credibility; publishing fact-checking reviews of media reports on politics and current events; Providing background data, namely, fact-checking information about media reports, articles, publishers, authors, and journalists regarding current events

Providing funding for fellowships, funds, initiatives, and crowdfunding match programs for fact-checking

Association services, namely, promoting best practices and exchanges in the field of fact-checking by bringing together fact-checkers worldwide; providing public policy information in the field of news reporting regarding government, politics and environmental concerns by monitoring trends, formats and public policy-making about fact-checking of media reports worldwide; promoting the interests of fact-checkers worldwide to help determine common positions on governmental, political and environmental issues; association services, namely, promoting basic standards represented by the fact-checkers' code of principles and projects; promoting the impact of fact-checking as revealed by tracking fact-checking of media coverage of governmental, political and environmental issues; promoting collaborative efforts in international fact-checking; data management service for use in reporting results of fact-checking news reports; association services, namely promoting advocating for fact-checking; p...
the international fact-checking network

General Information


Serial Number97029640
Word MarkTHE INTERNATIONAL FACT-CHECKING NETWORK
Filing DateWednesday, September 15, 2021
Status616 - REVIVED - AWAITING FURTHER ACTION
Status DateWednesday, February 28, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesPublishing articles and newsletters on trends, formats and policy-making about fact-checking worldwide; news reporter services in the nature of news analysis and news commentary; news reporter services in the nature of news analysis and news commentary; tracking and reporting of news coverage for the purpose of determining the veracity of reports for non-business purposes; providing a website featuring articles and information in the field of fact-checking news reporting; Providing information, namely, fact-checking media reports on politics and current events, and examination of media credibility; publishing fact-checking reviews of media reports on politics and current events; Providing background data, namely, fact-checking information about media reports, articles, publishers, authors, and journalists regarding current events
Goods and ServicesProviding funding for fellowships, funds, initiatives, and crowdfunding match programs for fact-checking
Goods and ServicesAssociation services, namely, promoting best practices and exchanges in the field of fact-checking by bringing together fact-checkers worldwide; providing public policy information in the field of news reporting regarding government, politics and environmental concerns by monitoring trends, formats and public policy-making about fact-checking of media reports worldwide; promoting the interests of fact-checkers worldwide to help determine common positions on governmental, political and environmental issues; association services, namely, promoting basic standards represented by the fact-checkers' code of principles and projects; promoting the impact of fact-checking as revealed by tracking fact-checking of media coverage of governmental, political and environmental issues; promoting collaborative efforts in international fact-checking; data management service for use in reporting results of fact-checking news reports; association services, namely promoting advocating for fact-checking; providing consumer advocacy services in the field of fact-checking product claims; promoting public awareness of the need for accuracy in government and politics; promoting public awareness of the need to validate news reporting by organizing an annual International Fact-Checking Day; providing information in the field of politics, public policy, and accuracy in government and politics; association services, namely promoting fact-checking by organizing joint fact-checking initiatives with member fact-checkers; promoting the interests of fact-checkers to publish, share, and translate facts and information on a variety of topics; consolidating fact checks from member fact-checkers into publicly available databases; association services, namely, promoting the values of creating, maintaining, reviewing, and verifying a code of principles for fact-checkers; providing information, news, and commentary in the field of politics; business consulting in the field of environmental management, namely, advising businesses and individuals on issues of environmental impact, conservation, preservation and protection, and economic analysis for business purposes; Providing a website featuring information about political news, political analysis, and political commentary; Providing the public, journalists, and policymakers with fact-checking assistance in the nature of public policy research to document the veracity or falsehood of news reporting to rebut false media news claims and information, to allow others to take direct action against offending media institutions

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, October 21, 2021
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 21, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 21, 2015

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 29, 2022
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 21, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 21, 2015

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 29, 2022
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 21, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 21, 2015

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTHE POYNTER INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA STUDIES, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSt. Petersburg, FL 33701

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, September 18, 2021NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, October 21, 2021NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, June 17, 2022ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, June 28, 2022NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, June 28, 2022NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 28, 2022NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 28, 2022TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 28, 2022CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, December 29, 2022TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, March 3, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, March 3, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, March 3, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Sunday, June 4, 2023APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED
Sunday, June 4, 2023APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED
Wednesday, February 28, 2024PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED
Sunday, December 31, 2023ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Sunday, December 31, 2023ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND
Tuesday, January 2, 2024ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND
Wednesday, February 28, 2024NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 28, 2024TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 28, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 14, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, February 28, 2024TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 28, 2024NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED
Sunday, September 29, 2024ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, August 14, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, August 14, 2024ASSIGNED TO LIE