U Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, December 11, 2017, a trademark application was filed for U with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the U trademark a serial number of 87716621. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Sunday, December 1, 2024. This trademark is owned by UnitedHealth Group Incorporated. The U trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Transportation & Storage Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Education services, namely, providing training in the field of emergency response, firefighter training, vehicle rescue, driver training and medical skills, namely, first aid, cardiac life support and trauma and environmental emergencies in remote areas; Education services, namely, providing training, seminars and workshops in the fields of health, medicine, health insurance, sales, marketing, healthcare, pharmacy benefits, and wellness; Providing on-line publications in the nature of blogs, reports, articles and newsletters in the fields of health, medicine, insurance and wellness; Entertainment services, namely, contest and incentive award programs designed to reward program participants who exercise, make healthy eating choices, and engage in other health-promoting activities; Entertainment services, namely, providing podcasts in the field of health and wellness; language translation

Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of articles and newsletters, brochures, and booklets in the fields of health, health insurance, pharmaceutical insurance, health care and wellness; Downloadable electronic publications, namely, worksheets in the field of health insurance; Downloadable mobile applications for accessing information in the fields of health, health insurance, pharmaceutical insurance, healthcare and wellness; Magnetically encoded plastic identity cards; Downloadable podcasts in the field of health, health care and wellness; magnetically encoded plastic cards, namely, credit cards, debit cards, charge cards and stored-value cards, namely, gift cards

Travel information services; [Message delivery by courier;] Coordinating travel arrangements for individuals and for groups; Arranging for travel visas, passports and travel documents for persons traveling abroad; Travel assistance services, namely, arranging for the emergency replacement of airline tickets; [Document delivery by non-electronic means; Transportation of deceased persons or animals by air, rail and automobile;] Medical transport services for travelers

Printed publications, namely, newsletters, manuals, pamphlets, brochures and reports in the fields of health, health care, elder care, wellness, health insurance and pharmaceutical insurance; Newsletters in the fields of travel, international travel insurance, travel-related emergency assistance and security and intelligence; Non-magnetically encoded printed matter and paper goods, namely, printed plastic and paper gift cards and blank bank cards for issuance by financial institutions; Printed matter and paper goods, namely, non-magnetically encoded volunteer identity cards, medical identification cards, not magnetically encoded, writing paper, stationery writing paper and envelopes, note pads, business cards, pen and pencil holders, pens, posters

Clothing, namely, shirts, t-shirts, polo shirts, golf shirts, sweatshirts, wind resistant jackets, and knit shirts

Insurance services, namely, underwriting, issuance and administration of health, dental health, vision care, pharmacy, accident, critical benefit, term life, travel medical insurance and travel insurance; Providing information in insurance matters; Electronic transfer of funds; Reinsurance underwriting; Electronic processing of insurance claims and payment data; Charitable services, namely, providing financial assistance to disadvantaged persons for health care; Administration of health savings accounts; Financial services, namely, providing credit card, debit card, charge card and stored-value card payment processing services

Cost management services for health care, vision, dental and pharmacy benefit and disability plans of others; Health care utilization and review services; Managed care services, namely, electronic processing of health care information; Employee assistance programs consisting of referral services to assist employees with personal and work problems; Business management consulting and advisory services for the health care industry; Medical referrals; Administering pharmacy reimbursement programs and services; Retail pharmacy services; Administration of referrals in the fields of health, mental health, substance abuse problems, wellness, transportation, housing and home repair, financial services, insurance services, community services, home security systems and personal emergency response systems, and legal services; Providing an on-line business directory featuring information regarding specialties, credentials, effectiveness, experience, expertise, efficiency and quality of health care ...

Providing case management services, namely, coordinating legal, physical, social and psychological services for men, women and children; Online social networking services in the field of health; Consultation services concerning homeland safety and security issues, namely, physical security consultancy and providing information in the field of personal physical security; Security assessments of physical locations and working environments, namely, security threat analysis for protecting personal safety; Security services, namely, armed escorts and security personnel for travelers in the event that the emergency evacuation of travelers is necessary

Managed health care, dental health and vision care services; Healthcare services, namely, integrated healthcare services with a network of international healthcare providers; Health care services, namely, wellness programs featuring elder care support; Health counseling; Providing health and healthcare information; Dispensing of pharmaceuticals; Alternative medicine services; Medical consultations provided via phone, online chat or videoconferencing; Medical testing for diagnostic or treatment purposes

Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software that allows users to access claim histories, verify insurance eligibility, manage and submit claims, find network health providers, translate medical and pharmacy terms, and calculate healthcare costs; Product research in the field of artificial intelligence; Providing a website featuring on-line non-downloadable software that enables users to access, update, and manage electronic health records; Providing an interactive website featuring technology that allows users to enter, access, track, monitor and generate information and reports in the fields of health, health insurance, wellness and health care services; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software and applications for managing healthcare appointments, healthcare expenses and prescriptions; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software and applications for providing medical, safety and security information
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General Information


Serial Number87716621
Word MarkU
Filing DateMonday, December 11, 2017
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateSunday, December 1, 2024
Registration Number5573719
Registration DateTuesday, October 2, 2018
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 17, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducation services, namely, providing training in the field of emergency response, firefighter training, vehicle rescue, driver training and medical skills, namely, first aid, cardiac life support and trauma and environmental emergencies in remote areas; Education services, namely, providing training, seminars and workshops in the fields of health, medicine, health insurance, sales, marketing, healthcare, pharmacy benefits, and wellness; Providing on-line publications in the nature of blogs, reports, articles and newsletters in the fields of health, medicine, insurance and wellness; Entertainment services, namely, contest and incentive award programs designed to reward program participants who exercise, make healthy eating choices, and engage in other health-promoting activities; Entertainment services, namely, providing podcasts in the field of health and wellness; language translation
Pseudo MarkUNITED
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a geometric design element consisting of several caricatures of the letter "U" aligned to represent a stacked "U" or an echoing "U" with the smallest "U" shape being completely shaded.
Goods and ServicesDownloadable electronic publications in the nature of articles and newsletters, brochures, and booklets in the fields of health, health insurance, pharmaceutical insurance, health care and wellness; Downloadable electronic publications, namely, worksheets in the field of health insurance; Downloadable mobile applications for accessing information in the fields of health, health insurance, pharmaceutical insurance, healthcare and wellness; Magnetically encoded plastic identity cards; Downloadable podcasts in the field of health, health care and wellness; magnetically encoded plastic cards, namely, credit cards, debit cards, charge cards and stored-value cards, namely, gift cards
Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateIn the statement, line 53, " Message delivery by courier;" is deleted. In the statement, line 56-57, " Document delivery by non-electronic means; Transportation of deceased persons or animals by air, rail and automobile;" is deleted. The drawing is amended to appear as follows: PUBLISH New CUT
Goods and ServicesTravel information services; [Message delivery by courier;] Coordinating travel arrangements for individuals and for groups; Arranging for travel visas, passports and travel documents for persons traveling abroad; Travel assistance services, namely, arranging for the emergency replacement of airline tickets; [Document delivery by non-electronic means; Transportation of deceased persons or animals by air, rail and automobile;] Medical transport services for travelers
Goods and ServicesPrinted publications, namely, newsletters, manuals, pamphlets, brochures and reports in the fields of health, health care, elder care, wellness, health insurance and pharmaceutical insurance; Newsletters in the fields of travel, international travel insurance, travel-related emergency assistance and security and intelligence; Non-magnetically encoded printed matter and paper goods, namely, printed plastic and paper gift cards and blank bank cards for issuance by financial institutions; Printed matter and paper goods, namely, non-magnetically encoded volunteer identity cards, medical identification cards, not magnetically encoded, writing paper, stationery writing paper and envelopes, note pads, business cards, pen and pencil holders, pens, posters
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, shirts, t-shirts, polo shirts, golf shirts, sweatshirts, wind resistant jackets, and knit shirts
Goods and ServicesInsurance services, namely, underwriting, issuance and administration of health, dental health, vision care, pharmacy, accident, critical benefit, term life, travel medical insurance and travel insurance; Providing information in insurance matters; Electronic transfer of funds; Reinsurance underwriting; Electronic processing of insurance claims and payment data; Charitable services, namely, providing financial assistance to disadvantaged persons for health care; Administration of health savings accounts; Financial services, namely, providing credit card, debit card, charge card and stored-value card payment processing services
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesCost management services for health care, vision, dental and pharmacy benefit and disability plans of others; Health care utilization and review services; Managed care services, namely, electronic processing of health care information; Employee assistance programs consisting of referral services to assist employees with personal and work problems; Business management consulting and advisory services for the health care industry; Medical referrals; Administering pharmacy reimbursement programs and services; Retail pharmacy services; Administration of referrals in the fields of health, mental health, substance abuse problems, wellness, transportation, housing and home repair, financial services, insurance services, community services, home security systems and personal emergency response systems, and legal services; Providing an on-line business directory featuring information regarding specialties, credentials, effectiveness, experience, expertise, efficiency and quality of health care professionals and health care provider organizations; Health care advocacy services to members of health benefit plans in the nature of promoting awareness of health and wellness issues; Incentive award programs to promote healthy behavior, namely, employee incentive award programs to promote cost-effective health care choices; Invoicing services; Promoting public awareness of health issues and health care reform by means of public advocacy
Goods and ServicesProviding case management services, namely, coordinating legal, physical, social and psychological services for men, women and children; Online social networking services in the field of health; Consultation services concerning homeland safety and security issues, namely, physical security consultancy and providing information in the field of personal physical security; Security assessments of physical locations and working environments, namely, security threat analysis for protecting personal safety; Security services, namely, armed escorts and security personnel for travelers in the event that the emergency evacuation of travelers is necessary
Goods and ServicesManaged health care, dental health and vision care services; Healthcare services, namely, integrated healthcare services with a network of international healthcare providers; Health care services, namely, wellness programs featuring elder care support; Health counseling; Providing health and healthcare information; Dispensing of pharmaceuticals; Alternative medicine services; Medical consultations provided via phone, online chat or videoconferencing; Medical testing for diagnostic or treatment purposes
Goods and ServicesProviding temporary use of online non-downloadable software that allows users to access claim histories, verify insurance eligibility, manage and submit claims, find network health providers, translate medical and pharmacy terms, and calculate healthcare costs; Product research in the field of artificial intelligence; Providing a website featuring on-line non-downloadable software that enables users to access, update, and manage electronic health records; Providing an interactive website featuring technology that allows users to enter, access, track, monitor and generate information and reports in the fields of health, health insurance, wellness and health care services; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software and applications for managing healthcare appointments, healthcare expenses and prescriptions; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software and applications for providing medical, safety and security information

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 21, 2017
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, April 30, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, April 30, 2003

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, December 21, 2017
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 10, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 10, 1998

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 21, 2017
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 10, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 10, 1998

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 21, 2017
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 10, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 10, 1998

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 21, 2017
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 10, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 10, 1998

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 21, 2017
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 30, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 30, 2014

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 21, 2017
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1997

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 DateThursday, December 21, 2017
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, June 30, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, June 30, 2001

International Class044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 21, 2017
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 10, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 10, 1998

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 21, 2017
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1997

Trademark Owner History


Party NameUnitedHealth Group Incorporated
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEden Prairie, MN 55344

Party NameUnitedHealth Group Incorporated
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinnetonka, MN 55343

Party NameUnitedHealth Group Incorporated
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinnetonka, MN 55343

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, December 14, 2017NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, December 21, 2017NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, December 22, 2017NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Thursday, December 28, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 21, 2018ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, March 22, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, March 22, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, March 22, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 12, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, June 12, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 12, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 12, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, June 12, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, June 27, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 17, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 17, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 2, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, December 14, 2022TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 1, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 1, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 1, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, February 1, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 1, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, June 13, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, June 27, 2023POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7
Thursday, July 6, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 26, 2023AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Monday, October 2, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, November 9, 2023OTQR WITHDRAWAL FROM PUBLICATION
Monday, November 13, 2023POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION
Friday, December 8, 2023POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7
Friday, December 22, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Saturday, August 24, 2024POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7
Saturday, August 24, 2024POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Tuesday, January 9, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Sunday, December 1, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, July 31, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, July 31, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, July 31, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, July 31, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, July 31, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, July 31, 2025TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Sunday, December 1, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, September 19, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED