THE MOTLEY FOOL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, January 24, 1995, a trademark application was filed for THE MOTLEY FOOL with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE MOTLEY FOOL trademark a serial number of 74629137. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, April 6, 2016. This trademark is owned by Motley Fool, Inc., The. The THE MOTLEY FOOL trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

newsletters in the fields of finance [, entertainment, sports and humor ]

online computer services, namely, providing access time to a computer data base in the nature of a computer bulletin board in the fields of finance [, entertainment, sports, and humor ]
the motley fool

General Information


Serial Number74629137
Word MarkTHE MOTLEY FOOL
Filing DateTuesday, January 24, 1995
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, April 6, 2016
Registration Number1953034
Registration DateTuesday, January 30, 1996
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 7, 1995

Trademark Statements


Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the Statement, Column 1, line 1, "Virginia" should be deleted, and, Delaware should be inserted.
Goods and Servicesnewsletters in the fields of finance [, entertainment, sports and humor ]
Goods and Servicesonline computer services, namely, providing access time to a computer data base in the nature of a computer bulletin board in the fields of finance [, entertainment, sports, and humor ]

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, August 3, 1995
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 30, 1993
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 30, 1993

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, May 1, 1995
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 30, 1993
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 30, 1993

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTHE MOTLEY FOOL HOLDINGS, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAlexandria, VA 22314

Party NameTHE MOTLEY FOOL, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressALEXANDRIA, VA 22314

Party NameMotley Fool, Inc., The
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAlexandria, VA 22314

Party NameMotley Fool, Inc., The
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAlexandria, VA 22320

Party NameMotley Fool, Inc., The
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAlexandria, VA 22320

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, June 5, 1995ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, June 21, 1995NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, July 6, 1995CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, August 7, 1995APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, October 6, 1995NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, November 7, 1995PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, January 30, 1996REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 30, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, February 8, 2002SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Friday, April 12, 2002CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Friday, June 28, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, January 30, 2006TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, January 30, 2006REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, March 30, 2006ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Saturday, April 15, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, April 15, 2006REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, April 18, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 18, 2006APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, June 14, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, March 26, 2008TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 15, 2008AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, November 12, 2008AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, July 24, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, January 30, 2015COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, January 29, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 6, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, April 6, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, April 6, 2016REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, April 6, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, August 26, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, August 26, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, June 23, 2021NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, June 24, 2021NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, April 4, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, April 4, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, April 4, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, April 4, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, April 4, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, January 30, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED