WHERE GREAT MINDS ARE INSPIRED Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, August 13, 2015, a trademark application was filed for WHERE GREAT MINDS ARE INSPIRED with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WHERE GREAT MINDS ARE INSPIRED trademark a serial number of 86723649. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Friday, December 29, 2023. This trademark is owned by National Education Association. The WHERE GREAT MINDS ARE INSPIRED trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Providing an interactive website featuring information in the field of education; educational services, namely, conducting conferences in the field of education

Downloadable electronic publications, namely, brochures, newsletters, e-mail promotions in the nature of downloadable electronic newsletters delivered by e-mail, downloadable electronic advertising banners in the nature of brochures, and banners in the form of newsletters in the field of education

[ Print publications, namely, brochures, leaflets, newsletters, promotional items in the nature of promotional brochures, newsletters, calendars, magazines, photographs, pictures, and lithographs, paper banners, and directional paper signs in the field of education ]

[ Educational services, namely, conducting trade shows in the field of education]

Providing an online collaborative platform, namely, providing a web site featuring technology that enables educators to connect, collaborate, share and learn with colleagues, school support and administration professionals, and community members, featuring forums, webinars, and educational programs aimed at increasing educator effectiveness, supporting instruction and learning opportunities, and improving student success
where great minds are inspired

General Information


Serial Number86723649
Word MarkWHERE GREAT MINDS ARE INSPIRED
Filing DateThursday, August 13, 2015
Status705 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateFriday, December 29, 2023
Registration Number5115440
Registration DateTuesday, January 3, 2017
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 15, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProviding an interactive website featuring information in the field of education; educational services, namely, conducting conferences in the field of education
Goods and ServicesDownloadable electronic publications, namely, brochures, newsletters, e-mail promotions in the nature of downloadable electronic newsletters delivered by e-mail, downloadable electronic advertising banners in the nature of brochures, and banners in the form of newsletters in the field of education
Goods and Services[ Print publications, namely, brochures, leaflets, newsletters, promotional items in the nature of promotional brochures, newsletters, calendars, magazines, photographs, pictures, and lithographs, paper banners, and directional paper signs in the field of education ]
Goods and Services[ Educational services, namely, conducting trade shows in the field of education]
Goods and ServicesProviding an online collaborative platform, namely, providing a web site featuring technology that enables educators to connect, collaborate, share and learn with colleagues, school support and administration professionals, and community members, featuring forums, webinars, and educational programs aimed at increasing educator effectiveness, supporting instruction and learning opportunities, and improving student success

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 DateTuesday, August 18, 2015
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, August 10, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, August 10, 2015

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 DateFriday, December 29, 2023
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, June 29, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, June 29, 2015

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 29, 2023
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, July 1, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, July 1, 2014

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 18, 2015
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 24, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 24, 2015

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 DateFriday, January 22, 2016
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 24, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 24, 2015

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNational Education Association
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20036

Party NameNational Education Association
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20036

Party NameNational Education Association
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20036

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, December 29, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, December 29, 2023REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, December 29, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, July 1, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, January 3, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 3, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, December 2, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Thursday, December 1, 2016ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, November 2, 2016STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, October 14, 2016USE AMENDMENT FILED
Saturday, October 29, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, October 14, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, October 14, 2016TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 10, 2016NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, March 15, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 15, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, February 24, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 9, 2016LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, February 1, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, January 22, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, January 22, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, January 22, 2016ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, January 11, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, December 11, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, December 11, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, December 11, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, November 28, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, November 28, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, November 28, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, November 28, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, August 18, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, August 17, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED