Who owns the BACKGROUND DIRECT trademark?

The BACKGROUND DIRECT trademark is owned by FIRST ADVANTAGE CORPORATION.

What class is the BACKGROUND DIRECT trademark registered in?

The BACKGROUND DIRECT trademark is registered in Class 045 (Legal, security & personal social services).

What is the serial number for BACKGROUND DIRECT?

The USPTO serial number for BACKGROUND DIRECT is 86304195.

What is the registration number for BACKGROUND DIRECT?

BACKGROUND DIRECT is registered under USPTO registration number 4778672.

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BACKGROUND DIRECT

SN 86304195·Reg 4778672·Filed Jun 09, 2014

Owner FIRST ADVANTAGE CORPORATION

Legal services; security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals; dating services, online social networking services; funerary services; babysitting.

BACKGROUND DIRECT (Serial No. 86304195), Registration No. 4778672, is a registered US trademark filed on Jun 09, 2014 by FIRST ADVANTAGE CORPORATION. This trademark covers Class 045 (Legal, security & personal social services).

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BACKGROUND DIRECT (Reg. #4778672) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, FIRST ADVANTAGE CORPORATION, since 2014. The mark covers Class 045 (Legal, security & personal social services). Goods and services include Legal services; security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals; dating services, onl.... The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Jun 09, 2014

SERIAL

86304195

REG#

4778672

REGISTERED

Jul 21, 2015

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateJun 09, 2014

Serial Number86304195

Registration No.4778672

Registration DateJul 21, 2015

Status DateOct 15, 2025

Published for OppositionFeb 17, 2015

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 Acknowledged

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

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COUNTRY

Class 045Legal, security & personal social services

US codes: 100, 101

First use anywhere: May 01, 2014

First use in commerce: May 01, 2014

Legal services; security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals; dating services, online social networking services; funerary services; babysitting.

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

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Status History

40 events

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Oct 15, 2025

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Oct 15, 2025

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Oct 15, 2025

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

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

Oct 15, 2025

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

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jun 23, 2025

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

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

Jul 21, 2024

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

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

Apr 20, 2022

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

May 05, 2021

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

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

Oct 27, 2020

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

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

Oct 27, 2020

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Sep 30, 2020

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Aug 05, 2020

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

Jul 21, 2020

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

Jun 18, 2020

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Feb 26, 2020

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Feb 12, 2020

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jul 21, 2015

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Jul 15, 2015

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

Jun 18, 2015

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

Jun 17, 2015

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

May 27, 2015

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

May 26, 2015

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

Apr 23, 2015

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

USE AMENDMENT FILED

Apr 23, 2015

USE AMENDMENT FILED

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

Apr 14, 2015

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Feb 17, 2015

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Feb 17, 2015

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Jan 28, 2015

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Jan 14, 2015

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Jan 13, 2015

ASSIGNED TO LIE

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Dec 22, 2014

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Dec 19, 2014

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Dec 18, 2014

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Dec 18, 2014

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Sep 20, 2014

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Sep 20, 2014

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Sep 20, 2014

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Sep 18, 2014

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Jun 20, 2014

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Jun 12, 2014

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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