Who owns the DFA trademark?

The DFA trademark is owned by THOMAS J. WATSON FOUNDATION.

What is the serial number for DFA?

The USPTO serial number for DFA is 85229858.

What is the registration number for DFA?

DFA is registered under USPTO registration number 4244240.

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The DFA trademark is registered in Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services), Class 041 (Education & entertainment services), Class 042 (Scientific, technology & SaaS services).

SN 85229858·Reg 4244240·Filed Jan 31, 2011

Owner THOMAS J. WATSON FOUNDATION

Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.; Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.; 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.

DFA (Serial No. 85229858), Registration No. 4244240, is a registered US trademark filed on Jan 31, 2011 by THOMAS J. WATSON FOUNDATION. This trademark covers Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services), Class 041 (Education & entertainment services), Class 042 (Scientific, technology & SaaS services).

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DFA (Reg. #4244240) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, THOMAS J. WATSON FOUNDATION, since 2011. The mark covers Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services), Class 041 (Education & entertainment services) and Class 042 (Scientific, technology & SaaS services) respectively. Goods and services include Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.; Education; providing of training; .... The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Jan 31, 2011

SERIAL

85229858

REG#

4244240

REGISTERED

Nov 20, 2012

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateJan 31, 2011

Serial Number85229858

Registration No.4244240

Registration DateNov 20, 2012

Status DateSep 20, 2023

Published for OppositionSep 04, 2012

Filing Basis & Declarations

Filed as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 Acknowledged

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CLASSES

OFFICE

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COUNTRY

Class 035Advertising, business management & retail services

US codes: 100, 101, 102

First use anywhere: Sep 30, 2008

First use in commerce: Sep 30, 2008

Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.

Class 041Education & entertainment services

US codes: 100, 101, 107

First use anywhere: Apr 15, 2010

First use in commerce: Apr 15, 2010

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

Class 042Scientific, technology & SaaS services

US codes: 100, 101

First use anywhere: Apr 15, 2010

First use in commerce: Apr 15, 2010

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.

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Status History

45 events

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

Sep 20, 2023

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Sep 20, 2023

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

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

Sep 20, 2023

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

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Sep 19, 2023

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Mar 13, 2023

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

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

Nov 20, 2021

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

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Apr 08, 2021

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

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

Apr 08, 2021

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

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Apr 08, 2021

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Apr 08, 2021

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Apr 08, 2021

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

Oct 14, 2020

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Dec 13, 2018

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Dec 13, 2018

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

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

Dec 13, 2018

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

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Nov 19, 2018

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

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

Nov 20, 2017

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

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Nov 20, 2012

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Sep 04, 2012

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Sep 04, 2012

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Aug 15, 2012

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Jul 28, 2012

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

Jul 25, 2012

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Jul 25, 2012

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Jul 25, 2012

NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

Jul 25, 2012

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jul 25, 2012

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED

Jul 11, 2012

TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Jul 11, 2012

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Jul 11, 2012

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED

Jun 22, 2012

REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED

SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN

Dec 22, 2011

SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN

LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED

Dec 22, 2011

LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED

Dec 22, 2011

NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Nov 30, 2011

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Nov 30, 2011

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Nov 25, 2011

ASSIGNED TO LIE

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Nov 07, 2011

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

May 05, 2011

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

May 05, 2011

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

May 05, 2011

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Apr 28, 2011

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED

Feb 04, 2011

NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Feb 03, 2011

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Feb 03, 2011

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

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