U.S. CHESS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, November 14, 1995, a trademark application was filed for U.S. CHESS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the U.S. CHESS trademark a serial number of 75020509. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, May 22, 2019. This trademark is owned by United States of America Chess Federation. The U.S. CHESS trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

conducting chess tournaments; providing facilities for chess tournaments; rating of chess players and computers; rule making for chess play; teaching in the field of chess

[ chess sets; chess boards; chess pieces ]

[ shirts; sweatshirts ]

[ providing access to interactive computer data bases in the field of chess ]

[ chess magazines; catalogs for sale of chess related products; rulebooks for chess; chess scorebooks; chess scoresheets ]

[ clocks ]
u.s. chess

General Information


Serial Number75020509
Word MarkU.S. CHESS
Filing DateTuesday, November 14, 1995
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, May 22, 2019
Registration Number2273205
Registration DateTuesday, August 31, 1999
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 8, 1999

Trademark Statements


NOT AVAILABLE"CHESS"
Goods and Servicesconducting chess tournaments; providing facilities for chess tournaments; rating of chess players and computers; rule making for chess play; teaching in the field of chess
Goods and Services[ chess sets; chess boards; chess pieces ]
Goods and Services[ shirts; sweatshirts ]
Goods and Services[ providing access to interactive computer data bases in the field of chess ]
Goods and Services[ chess magazines; catalogs for sale of chess related products; rulebooks for chess; chess scorebooks; chess scoresheets ]
Goods and Services[ clocks ]

Classification Information


International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateSaturday, September 26, 2009
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, August 31, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, August 31, 1984

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateSaturday, September 26, 2009
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, August 31, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, August 31, 1984

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateSaturday, September 26, 2009
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1982
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1982

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateSaturday, September 26, 2009
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, August 31, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, August 31, 1984

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 4, 1996
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1982
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1982

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 DateSaturday, September 26, 2009
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 29, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 29, 1996

Trademark Owner History


Party NameUnited States of America Chess Federation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCrossville, TN 38557

Party NameUnited States of America Chess Federation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressNew Windsor, NY 12553

Party NameUnited States of America Chess Federation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressNew Windsor, NY 12553

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, April 5, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, April 24, 1996NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, October 28, 1996CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, December 2, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, July 3, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, August 4, 1997FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Wednesday, September 17, 1997USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, October 6, 1997AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, September 17, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, December 2, 1997DISAPPROVAL - AMENDMENT TO USE MAILED
Thursday, December 18, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, November 6, 1998CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, February 1, 1999USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Monday, February 1, 1999APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, May 7, 1999NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, June 8, 1999PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, August 31, 1999REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 16, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 10, 2005TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 10, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Saturday, December 3, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Saturday, December 3, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, August 13, 2009CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, September 2, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, September 10, 2009ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Wednesday, September 2, 2009REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Saturday, September 26, 2009REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Saturday, September 26, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Saturday, September 26, 2009REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, March 17, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, August 31, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, April 18, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 22, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, May 22, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, May 22, 2019REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, May 22, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Saturday, December 13, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Saturday, December 13, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Saturday, December 13, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED