Who owns the MERIT SCHOLAR trademark?

The MERIT SCHOLAR trademark is owned by National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

What is the serial number for MERIT SCHOLAR?

The USPTO serial number for MERIT SCHOLAR is 76220840.

What is the registration number for MERIT SCHOLAR?

MERIT SCHOLAR is registered under USPTO registration number 2685457.

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Q: What class is the MERIT SCHOLAR trademark registered in?

The MERIT SCHOLAR trademark is registered in Class 036 (Insurance, financial & real estate services), Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

SN 76220840·Reg 2685457·Filed Mar 07, 2001

Owner National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services.; Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

MERIT SCHOLAR (Serial No. 76220840), Registration No. 2685457, is a registered US trademark filed on Mar 07, 2001 by National Merit Scholarship Corporation. This trademark covers Class 036 (Insurance, financial & real estate services), Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

Section 8/9 declaration window: February 11, 2033

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MERIT SCHOLAR (Reg. #2685457) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, National Merit Scholarship Corporation, since 2001. The mark covers Class 036 (Insurance, financial & real estate services) and Class 041 (Education & entertainment services) respectively. Goods and services include Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services.; Education; providing of training; e.... The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Mar 07, 2001

SERIAL

76220840

REG#

2685457

REGISTERED

Feb 11, 2003

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateMar 07, 2001

Serial Number76220840

Registration No.2685457

Registration DateFeb 11, 2003

Status DateAug 19, 2022

Published for OppositionNov 19, 2002

Filing Basis & Declarations

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

International Filings

Madrid Protocol1 filings

This mark has 1 Madrid Protocol filing on record with the USPTO.

1515690

480Jan 16, 2020

Source: USPTO Madrid International Filing Requests

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CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 036Insurance, financial & real estate services

US codes: 100, 101, 102

First use anywhere: Sep 17, 1956

First use in commerce: Sep 17, 1956

Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services.

Class 041Education & entertainment services

US codes: 100, 101, 107

First use anywhere: Sep 17, 1956

First use in commerce: Sep 17, 1956

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

27 events

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Aug 19, 2022

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Aug 19, 2022

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Aug 19, 2022

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

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

Aug 19, 2022

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

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Mar 02, 2022

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

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

Feb 11, 2022

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

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

Sep 14, 2012

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Sep 14, 2012

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

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

Sep 14, 2012

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

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Sep 13, 2012

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Aug 29, 2012

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

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

Mar 23, 2008

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

CASE FILE IN TICRS

Mar 18, 2008

CASE FILE IN TICRS

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

Mar 14, 2008

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Mar 10, 2008

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Feb 11, 2003

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Nov 19, 2002

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Oct 30, 2002

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Aug 26, 2002

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PAPER RECEIVED

Jul 31, 2002

PAPER RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Jul 31, 2002

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

Mar 04, 2002

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Jan 24, 2002

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

Jul 30, 2001

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Jul 26, 2001

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Jul 17, 2001

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Jul 30, 2000

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

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