THE ROOT Trademark

Trademark Overview

On Thursday, January 3, 2008, a trademark application was filed for THE ROOT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE ROOT trademark a serial number of 77363234. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, January 10, 2018. This trademark is owned by Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive, LLC. The THE ROOT trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Online magazine in the fields of general and local, national and international news and current events, commentary and analysis in the fields of politics, culture, leisure, art, dance, literature, cuisine, film, theater, business, history, travel and sports

Advertising the goods and services of others online[ and in print]

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General Information

Serial Number77363234
Word MarkTHE ROOT
Filing DateThursday, January 3, 2008
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, January 10, 2018
Registration Number3535187
Registration DateTuesday, November 18, 2008
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 27, 2008

Trademark Statements

Goods and ServicesOnline magazine in the fields of general and local, national and international news and current events, commentary and analysis in the fields of politics, culture, leisure, art, dance, literature, cuisine, film, theater, business, history, travel and sports
Goods and ServicesAdvertising the goods and services of others online[ and in print]
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Classification Information

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, January 7, 2008
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 28, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 28, 2008
International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, January 7, 2008
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 28, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 28, 2008
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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, November 10, 2014
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 28, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 28, 2008

Trademark Owner History

Party NameGIZMODO MEDIA GROUP, LLC
Party Type34 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 10104
Party NameUNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLOS ANGELES, CA 90045
Party NameLA FABRICA, LLC
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressLOS ANGELES, CA 90045
Party NameThe Slate Group LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressWashington, DC 20036
Party NameWashingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive, LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressArlington, VA 22201
Party NameWashingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressArlington, VA 22201
Party NameWashingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressArlington, VA 22201

Trademark Events

Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, April 8, 2008ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, January 7, 2008NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, April 2, 2008ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, April 15, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, April 15, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 15, 2008NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, April 18, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, April 15, 2008EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, April 15, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 18, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, May 7, 2008NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, May 27, 2008PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, August 19, 2008NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, September 17, 2008TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 17, 2008USE AMENDMENT FILED
Sunday, September 21, 2008CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Sunday, September 21, 2008STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Saturday, October 11, 2008ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Saturday, October 11, 2008LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, November 18, 2008REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, December 16, 2011TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, December 16, 2011ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, July 29, 2013TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, July 29, 2013ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, October 28, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, November 10, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, November 10, 2014REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, November 10, 2014REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, November 10, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - MAILED
Monday, November 10, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 17, 2015AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, July 23, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, July 23, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, November 23, 2016AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Saturday, November 18, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, January 4, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, January 4, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 10, 2018REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, January 10, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, January 25, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 10, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 8, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, January 25, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 25, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, January 25, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 25, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, June 24, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, June 24, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, June 24, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, June 24, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, June 24, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

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