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 009 (Electronics, software & scientific instruments).

What is the serial number for EXPLORER?

The USPTO serial number for EXPLORER is 86913094.

What is the registration number for EXPLORER?

EXPLORER is registered under USPTO registration number 5891528.

EXP

USPTO Trademark Record

REGISTERED

EXPLORER

SN 86913094·Reg 5891528·Filed Feb 19, 2016

Owner National Geographic Society

Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; recorded and downloadable multimedia files, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating devices; computers and computer peripheral devices; diving suits, divers' masks, ear plugs for divers, nose clips for divers, gloves for divers, breathing apparatus for underwater swimming; fire-extinguishing apparatus.

EXPLORER (Serial No. 86913094), Registration No. 5891528, is a registered US trademark filed on Feb 19, 2016 by National Geographic Society. This trademark covers Class 009 (Electronics, software & scientific instruments).

Section 8/9 declaration window: October 22, 2029

Mark Intelligence

EXPLORER (Reg. #5891528) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, National Geographic Society, since 2016. The mark covers Class 009 (Electronics, software & scientific instruments). Goods and services include Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, s.... The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Feb 19, 2016

SERIAL

86913094

REG#

5891528

REGISTERED

Oct 22, 2019

Owner

Applicant

National Geographic Society

Entity

Corporation

State

Address

1145 17th Street NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20036

Country

Attorney

NameRebecca Dalton

Law firm

Rebecca Dalton Covington & Burling LLP

Docket

029084.24014

Address

One CityCenter, 850 Tenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States

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Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateFeb 19, 2016

Serial Number86913094

Registration No.5891528

Registration DateOct 22, 2019

Status DateJan 22, 2026

Published for OppositionJul 19, 2016

Next RenewalOctober 22, 2029

Mark TypeStandard characters

Attorney Docket029084.24014

Status DescriptionLive and registered, Section 8 and 15 accepted

Filing Signals

FILED

2016

YEARS AGO

10y

CLASSES

MADRID FILINGS

Opposed 1× during prosecution

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CLASSES

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USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 009Electronics, software & scientific instruments

US codes: 021, 023, 026, 036, 038

First use anywhere: Nov 17, 2015

First use in commerce: Nov 17, 2015

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

Status History

46 events

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Jan 22, 2026

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Jan 22, 2026

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

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

Jan 22, 2026

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

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Oct 20, 2025

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

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

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

Oct 22, 2024

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

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Oct 22, 2019

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

Sep 17, 2019

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

Sep 16, 2019

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

Sep 16, 2019

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

Sep 13, 2019

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

USE AMENDMENT FILED

Sep 13, 2019

USE AMENDMENT FILED

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

Mar 16, 2019

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

Mar 15, 2019

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED

Mar 15, 2019

SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

Mar 11, 2019

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED

Mar 11, 2019

SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

Jul 11, 2018

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED

Jul 09, 2018

SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED

SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED

Jul 09, 2018

SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

Jul 09, 2018

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

Mar 15, 2018

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

Mar 13, 2018

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED

Mar 13, 2018

SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED

SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED

Mar 13, 2018

SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

Sep 13, 2017

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

Sep 11, 2017

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED

Sep 11, 2017

SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED

SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED

Sep 11, 2017

SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

Mar 03, 2017

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

Mar 01, 2017

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED

Mar 01, 2017

SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED

SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED

Mar 01, 2017

SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

Sep 13, 2016

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Jul 19, 2016

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Jul 19, 2016

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Jun 29, 2016

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jun 09, 2016

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Jun 06, 2016

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Feb 25, 2016

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Feb 23, 2016

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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