WORLD BANK GROUP Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, May 7, 2014, a trademark application was filed for WORLD BANK GROUP with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WORLD BANK GROUP trademark a serial number of 86274149. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Wednesday, August 3, 2022. This trademark is owned by The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development AKA The World Bank. The WORLD BANK GROUP trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Communication Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Education services, namely, conducting classes, conferences, seminars, and workshops in the field of business management for small and medium sized enterprises; training in the use and operation of equipment used for professional trade or business purposes; educational services, namely, providing classes, workshops, seminars, apprenticeships, internships and counseling on the subject of professional trade or business; educational services, namely, providing business training in the fields of accounting and finance, business planning, human resources, legal and insurance, marketing and sales, business operations, information technology, and business management provided through classes, workshops and seminars and provided via a global computer network; providing training in the field of world development and world development issues to people, agencies and organizations working in development of countries around the world; educational services, namely, providing classes, conferences, sem...

Printed material and publications, namely, financial reports, indexes, leaflets, brochures, pamphlets, catalogues, instruction sheets, manuals, booklets, magazines, newsletters, law journals, journals and instructional teaching materials in the field of finance, banking, the environment, and economic and investment services; printed materials and publications, namely, reports, books, magazines, indexes, leaflets, brochures, pamphlets, catalogues, instruction sheets, manuals, booklets, newsletters, law journals, journals and instructional teaching materials in the field of international investment arbitration; publications, namely, booklets and books concerning the development of third world nations and international investment arbitration

Providing facilities and equipment for video conferencing for education services; providing facilities and equipment for telepresence conferencing for education services; providing on-line facilities for real-time interaction with other computer users concerning topics of education

Financing services provided to the private sector in various countries; providing financial, banking, economic and financial investment information by means of a global computer network; capital investment services, providing loan financing for development of third-world countries; providing development financing to national governments; financial services, namely, the awarding of grants to individuals and organizations for the purpose of developing, collecting and disseminating a wide variety of information for use in the social and economic development of emerging economies; bond fund investment services; bond fund management services; loan and equity investment, long and short term financing; financial asset management, including, forming and managing investment funds; broker dealer financial advisory services; providing insurance services, namely, political risk insurance brokerage for foreign direct investment in developing countries; providing technical assistance in the nature o...

Providing technical assistance to governments and other investment promotion intermediaries in the form of business strategic planning services, business marketing services, and sector targeting in the nature of business research and marketing consultation to improve investment climates and promote investment opportunities in developing countries; providing commercial information directory services featuring commercial information regarding insurance providers, intermediaries, advisors and consultants; providing business risk management information; business risk assessment services featuring political risk research assessments; providing and updating a financial stock index featuring security valuations and classification, financial analysis, and reporting the index results to institutions for their use in their investment analysis and management; providing financial indices of select bonds to enable investors to evaluate investments and market trends in the bond market, namely, deter...

Legal services, namely, international investment arbitration services; providing alternative dispute resolution and mediation services in the field of international investment; providing technical assistance to governments and other investment promotion intermediaries in the form of international investment alternative dispute resolution

Providing environmental information about climate change and bio-diversity by means of a global computer network; computer software development and web site development in the fields of world development finance, asset management, investment, insurance, and international arbitration
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General Information


Serial Number86274149
Word MarkWORLD BANK GROUP
Filing DateWednesday, May 7, 2014
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateWednesday, August 3, 2022
Registration Number4882328
Registration DateTuesday, January 5, 2016
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 17, 2015

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducation services, namely, conducting classes, conferences, seminars, and workshops in the field of business management for small and medium sized enterprises; training in the use and operation of equipment used for professional trade or business purposes; educational services, namely, providing classes, workshops, seminars, apprenticeships, internships and counseling on the subject of professional trade or business; educational services, namely, providing business training in the fields of accounting and finance, business planning, human resources, legal and insurance, marketing and sales, business operations, information technology, and business management provided through classes, workshops and seminars and provided via a global computer network; providing training in the field of world development and world development issues to people, agencies and organizations working in development of countries around the world; educational services, namely, providing classes, conferences, seminars and workshops in the field of international investment dispute settlement and distribution of educational materials in connection therewith
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized globe comprised of meridian and parallel lines with the upper right meridian and parallel lines fading to create a shiny surface, the globe tilted forward with the words "WORLD BANK GROUP" in all caps displayed horizontally to the right of the globe.
Goods and ServicesPrinted material and publications, namely, financial reports, indexes, leaflets, brochures, pamphlets, catalogues, instruction sheets, manuals, booklets, magazines, newsletters, law journals, journals and instructional teaching materials in the field of finance, banking, the environment, and economic and investment services; printed materials and publications, namely, reports, books, magazines, indexes, leaflets, brochures, pamphlets, catalogues, instruction sheets, manuals, booklets, newsletters, law journals, journals and instructional teaching materials in the field of international investment arbitration; publications, namely, booklets and books concerning the development of third world nations and international investment arbitration
Goods and ServicesProviding facilities and equipment for video conferencing for education services; providing facilities and equipment for telepresence conferencing for education services; providing on-line facilities for real-time interaction with other computer users concerning topics of education
Goods and ServicesFinancing services provided to the private sector in various countries; providing financial, banking, economic and financial investment information by means of a global computer network; capital investment services, providing loan financing for development of third-world countries; providing development financing to national governments; financial services, namely, the awarding of grants to individuals and organizations for the purpose of developing, collecting and disseminating a wide variety of information for use in the social and economic development of emerging economies; bond fund investment services; bond fund management services; loan and equity investment, long and short term financing; financial asset management, including, forming and managing investment funds; broker dealer financial advisory services; providing insurance services, namely, political risk insurance brokerage for foreign direct investment in developing countries; providing technical assistance in the nature of providing financial investment information for investors to improve investment climates and promote investment opportunities in developing countries; providing financial information on direct investment in developing countries; providing financial information on business and legal environments related to investment in developing countries; providing information in the field of financial risk management and insurance; financial research services in the field of foreign direct investment; providing information and insurance services, namely, providing political risk insurance brokerage and information for foreign direct investment in developing countries; providing technical assistance in the nature of providing financial investment information for investors to improve investment climates and promote investment opportunities in developing countries; investment consulting and advisory services in the field of developing countries
Section 2(f) Limitation StatementAs to: "WORLD BANK GROUP"
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesProviding technical assistance to governments and other investment promotion intermediaries in the form of business strategic planning services, business marketing services, and sector targeting in the nature of business research and marketing consultation to improve investment climates and promote investment opportunities in developing countries; providing commercial information directory services featuring commercial information regarding insurance providers, intermediaries, advisors and consultants; providing business risk management information; business risk assessment services featuring political risk research assessments; providing and updating a financial stock index featuring security valuations and classification, financial analysis, and reporting the index results to institutions for their use in their investment analysis and management; providing financial indices of select bonds to enable investors to evaluate investments and market trends in the bond market, namely, determination of a bond index, including calculation of the bond index and data processing related thereto; management and coordination of technology supported learning programs in the field of world development and world development issues
Goods and ServicesLegal services, namely, international investment arbitration services; providing alternative dispute resolution and mediation services in the field of international investment; providing technical assistance to governments and other investment promotion intermediaries in the form of international investment alternative dispute resolution
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"BANK GROUP"
Goods and ServicesProviding environmental information about climate change and bio-diversity by means of a global computer network; computer software development and web site development in the fields of world development finance, asset management, investment, insurance, and international arbitration

Classification Information


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 DateMonday, May 19, 2014
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 31, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 31, 2015

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, May 19, 2014
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 31, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 31, 2015

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, May 19, 2014
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 31, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 31, 2015

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, May 19, 2014
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 31, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 31, 2015

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, May 19, 2014
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 31, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 31, 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 DateMonday, May 19, 2014
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 31, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 31, 2015

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 DateMonday, May 19, 2014
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 31, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 31, 2015

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe International Bank for Reconstruction and Development AKA The World Bank
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20433

Party NameThe International Bank for Reconstruction and Development AKA The World Bank
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20433

Party NameThe International Bank for Reconstruction and Development AKA The World Bank
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20433

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, August 3, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 3, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, June 16, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, January 5, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 5, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, September 8, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 6, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 5, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, December 3, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 2, 2015ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, December 2, 2015STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, November 12, 2015USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, December 1, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, November 12, 2015TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 12, 2015NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, March 17, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 17, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, February 25, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Saturday, February 7, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, February 4, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Saturday, January 17, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, January 16, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, January 15, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, January 15, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 27, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 27, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 27, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, August 21, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, July 22, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 20, 2014NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Monday, May 19, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Thursday, May 15, 2014TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED
Thursday, May 15, 2014TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Saturday, May 10, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM