THE TECHNOLOGY OF PARTICIPATION (TOP) Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, October 8, 1993, a trademark application was filed for THE TECHNOLOGY OF PARTICIPATION (TOP) with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE TECHNOLOGY OF PARTICIPATION (TOP) trademark a serial number of 74445245. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, October 24, 2025. This trademark is owned by Institute of Cultural Affairs, The. The THE TECHNOLOGY OF PARTICIPATION (TOP) trademark is filed in the Education & Entertainment Services category with the following description:

educational services, namely conducting workshops on strategic planning and implementation utilizing group facilitation methods and developing and disseminating educational materials in conjunction therewith
the technology of participation (top)

General Information


Serial Number74445245
Word MarkTHE TECHNOLOGY OF PARTICIPATION (TOP)
Filing DateFriday, October 8, 1993
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, October 24, 2025
Registration Number1900953
Registration DateTuesday, June 20, 1995
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 28, 1995

Trademark Statements


Goods and Serviceseducational services, namely conducting workshops on strategic planning and implementation utilizing group facilitation methods and developing and disseminating educational materials in conjunction therewith

Classification Information


International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, November 24, 1993
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, December 31, 1983
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, December 31, 1983

Trademark Owner History


Party NameInstitute of Cultural Affairs, The
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressChicago, IL 60640

Party NameInstitute of Cultural Affairs, The
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressChicago, IL 60640

Party NameInstitute of Cultural Affairs, The
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressChicago, IL 60640

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, February 14, 1994ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, March 14, 1994NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, September 12, 1994CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, October 15, 1994APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, February 24, 1995NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, March 28, 1995PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 20, 1995REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 18, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Saturday, August 11, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, June 13, 2005TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, June 13, 2005REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, August 9, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, August 9, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, August 9, 2005REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, June 27, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, July 23, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, February 19, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, February 19, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, March 5, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, March 6, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, March 6, 2015REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, March 6, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 6, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, June 20, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, January 2, 2025TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED
Thursday, January 2, 2025WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY GRANTED
Saturday, July 5, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, October 24, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, October 24, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, October 24, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, October 24, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED