Who owns the HOW-TO GEEK trademark?

The HOW-TO GEEK trademark is owned by VALNET INC..

What class is the HOW-TO GEEK trademark registered in?

The HOW-TO GEEK trademark is registered in Class 042 (Scientific, technology & SaaS services).

What is the serial number for HOW-TO GEEK?

The USPTO serial number for HOW-TO GEEK is 86627520.

What is the registration number for HOW-TO GEEK?

HOW-TO GEEK is registered under USPTO registration number 4922007.

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HOW-TO GEEK

SN 86627520·Reg 4922007·Filed May 12, 2015

Owner VALNET INC.

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.

HOW-TO GEEK (Serial No. 86627520), Registration No. 4922007, is a registered US trademark filed on May 12, 2015 by VALNET INC.. This trademark covers Class 042 (Scientific, technology & SaaS services).

Section 8/9 declaration window: March 24, 2036

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HOW-TO GEEK (Reg. #4922007) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, VALNET INC., since 2015. The mark covers Class 042 (Scientific, technology & SaaS services). Goods and services include Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research.... The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

May 12, 2015

SERIAL

86627520

REG#

4922007

REGISTERED

Mar 22, 2016

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateMay 12, 2015

Serial Number86627520

Registration No.4922007

Registration DateMar 22, 2016

Status DateSep 13, 2022

Published for OppositionJan 05, 2016

Filing Basis & Declarations

Filed as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 Acknowledged

Full Goods & Services

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OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 042Scientific, technology & SaaS services

US codes: 100, 101

First use anywhere: Mar 01, 2015

First use in commerce: Mar 01, 2015

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

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Status History

29 events

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

Mar 22, 2025

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

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

Jun 14, 2023

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

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

Jun 13, 2023

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

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Jun 13, 2023

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jun 13, 2023

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS

Jun 13, 2023

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS

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

Sep 13, 2022

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

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

Sep 13, 2022

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

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Sep 12, 2022

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Mar 18, 2022

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

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

Mar 22, 2021

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

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Mar 22, 2016

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Jan 05, 2016

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Jan 05, 2016

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Dec 16, 2015

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Nov 30, 2015

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Nov 19, 2015

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Nov 18, 2015

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Nov 17, 2015

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Nov 17, 2015

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED

Aug 26, 2015

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED

Aug 26, 2015

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED

Aug 26, 2015

NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Aug 26, 2015

ASSIGNED TO LIE

COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION ENTERED

Aug 26, 2015

COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION ENTERED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Aug 21, 2015

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED

May 21, 2015

NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

May 20, 2015

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

May 15, 2015

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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