Who owns the WHY? WHY NOT? trademark?

The WHY? WHY NOT? trademark is owned by The Alliance for Climate Protection.

What is the serial number for WHY? WHY NOT??

The USPTO serial number for WHY? WHY NOT? is 86709501.

What is the registration number for WHY? WHY NOT??

WHY? WHY NOT? is registered under USPTO registration number 5020499.

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Q: What class is the WHY? WHY NOT? trademark registered in?

The WHY? WHY NOT? trademark is registered in Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services), Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

SN 86709501·Reg 5020499·Filed Jul 30, 2015

Owner The Alliance for Climate Protection

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

WHY? WHY NOT? (Serial No. 86709501), Registration No. 5020499, is a registered US trademark filed on Jul 30, 2015 by The Alliance for Climate Protection. This trademark covers Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services), Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

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WHY? WHY NOT? (Reg. #5020499) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, The Alliance for Climate Protection, since 2015. The mark covers Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services) and Class 041 (Education & entertainment 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

Jul 30, 2015

SERIAL

86709501

REG#

5020499

REGISTERED

Aug 16, 2016

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateJul 30, 2015

Serial Number86709501

Registration No.5020499

Registration DateAug 16, 2016

Status DateFeb 04, 2023

Published for OppositionMay 31, 2016

Filing Basis & Declarations

Filed as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 Acknowledged

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 035Advertising, business management & retail services

US codes: 100, 101, 102

First use anywhere: Aug 13, 2014

First use in commerce: Aug 13, 2014

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

Class 041Education & entertainment services

US codes: 100, 101, 107

First use anywhere: Aug 13, 2014

First use in commerce: Aug 13, 2014

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

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

Aug 16, 2025

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

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

Feb 04, 2023

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

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

Feb 04, 2023

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

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Jan 28, 2023

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Jul 12, 2022

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

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

Jun 08, 2022

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

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Jun 08, 2022

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jun 08, 2022

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

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

Aug 16, 2021

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

REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - POWER OF ATTORNEY ENTERED

Mar 18, 2020

REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - POWER OF ATTORNEY ENTERED

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Mar 04, 2020

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

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

Mar 04, 2020

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

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Mar 04, 2020

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS

Mar 04, 2020

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Mar 04, 2020

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Mar 04, 2020

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Aug 26, 2019

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Aug 26, 2019

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Aug 16, 2016

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

May 31, 2016

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

May 31, 2016

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

May 11, 2016

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Apr 27, 2016

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Apr 27, 2016

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Apr 27, 2016

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Apr 27, 2016

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Nov 03, 2015

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Nov 03, 2015

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Nov 03, 2015

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Nov 03, 2015

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED

Aug 05, 2015

NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Aug 04, 2015

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Aug 03, 2015

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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