Who owns the EXPLORER trademark?

The EXPLORER trademark is owned by National Geographic Society.

What class is the EXPLORER trademark registered in?

The EXPLORER trademark is registered in Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

What is the serial number for EXPLORER?

The USPTO serial number for EXPLORER is 78976812.

What is the registration number for EXPLORER?

EXPLORER is registered under USPTO registration number 3120816.

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EXPLORER

SN 78976812·Reg 3120816·Filed Feb 25, 2005

Owner National Geographic Society

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

EXPLORER (Serial No. 78976812), Registration No. 3120816, is a registered US trademark filed on Feb 25, 2005 by National Geographic Society. This trademark covers Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

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EXPLORER (Reg. #3120816) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, National Geographic Society, since 2005. The mark covers Class 041 (Education & entertainment services). Goods and services include Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Feb 25, 2005

SERIAL

78976812

REG#

3120816

REGISTERED

Jul 25, 2006

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateFeb 25, 2005

Serial Number78976812

Registration No.3120816

Registration DateJul 25, 2006

Status DateJul 01, 2016

Published for OppositionMay 02, 2006

Filing Basis & Declarations

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

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 041Education & entertainment services

US codes: 100, 101, 107

First use anywhere: Apr 07, 1985

First use in commerce: Apr 07, 1985

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

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

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Status History

33 events

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jul 07, 2026

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

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

Jul 25, 2025

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

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Oct 23, 2024

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Oct 23, 2024

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

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

Oct 23, 2024

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

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Oct 23, 2024

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Oct 23, 2024

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS

Oct 23, 2024

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS

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

Jul 01, 2016

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

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

Jul 01, 2016

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Jul 01, 2016

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Jul 01, 2016

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Apr 12, 2016

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

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

Jul 25, 2015

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

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Dec 09, 2014

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

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

Jul 11, 2012

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

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Jul 11, 2012

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Jul 11, 2012

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

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Jul 03, 2012

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jul 25, 2006

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

May 02, 2006

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Apr 12, 2006

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Mar 13, 2006

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Mar 03, 2006

ASSIGNED TO LIE

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Feb 27, 2006

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE

Feb 23, 2006

DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Feb 01, 2006

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED

Jan 31, 2006

DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED

PAPER RECEIVED

Jan 31, 2006

PAPER RECEIVED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Aug 06, 2005

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Aug 06, 2005

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Aug 06, 2005

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Mar 05, 2005

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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