Who owns the ACBL trademark?

The ACBL trademark is owned by American Contract Bridge League, Inc..

What class is the ACBL trademark registered in?

The ACBL trademark is registered in Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery), Class 041 (Education & entertainment services), Class 042 (Scientific, technology & SaaS services).

What is the serial number for ACBL?

The USPTO serial number for ACBL is 75164525.

What is the registration number for ACBL?

ACBL is registered under USPTO registration number 2095055.

ACBL - Owned by American Contract Bridge League, Inc. - (Class 016, Class 041, Class 042)

What to file next

Section 9 renewal, filed with a Section 8 declaration

When: Due between the ninth and tenth anniversary of registration, then before each tenth anniversary after that.
Extensions and grace: A six-month grace period follows, with an added per-class fee.
If it is missed: A missed renewal cancels the registration, and there is no revival route for it.

How Section 9 renewal works

General information about USPTO practice, not legal advice. The register is the authority, and a filing that has not yet posted can change what is owed.

Full Goods & Services

Class 016Paper goods, books & stationery

US codes: 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050

First use anywhere: Dec 31, 1937

First use in commerce: Dec 31, 1937

Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks.

Class 041Education & entertainment services

US codes: 100, 101, 107

First use anywhere: Jun 30, 1986

First use in commerce: Jun 30, 1986

Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

Class 042Scientific, technology & SaaS services

US codes: 100, 101

First use anywhere: Sep 30, 1982

First use in commerce: Sep 30, 1982

Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software.

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedFiled as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 AcknowledgedTrademark

Status History

27 events

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Sep 09, 2026

Code REM2

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Sep 09, 2026

Code REM2

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Sep 09, 2026

Code REM2

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Sep 16, 2020

Code COAR

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Sep 16, 2020

Code REAP

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Sep 16, 2020

Code ARAA

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS

Sep 16, 2020

Code EWAF

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Sep 16, 2020

Code TCCA

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Sep 16, 2020

Code CHAN

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Dec 01, 2016

Code APRE

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Dec 01, 2016

Code 89AG

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Dec 01, 2016

Code RNL2

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Dec 01, 2016

Code NA89

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Sep 20, 2016

Code E89R

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

May 28, 2008

Code PLGL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

May 28, 2008

Code 89AG

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

May 28, 2008

Code RNL1

CASE FILE IN TICRS

Mar 02, 2007

Code CFIT

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Feb 15, 2007

Code E89R

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

Oct 03, 2003

Code C15A

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Aug 19, 2003

Code E815

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED

Aug 19, 2003

Code 815F

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Sep 09, 1997

Code R.PR

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Jun 17, 1997

Code PUBO

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

May 16, 1997

Code NPUB

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Mar 30, 1997

Code CNSA

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Mar 26, 1997

Code DOCK

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