USPTO trademark

MARCH MADNESS

RegisteredUSPTOWord markClass 41

"MARCH MADNESS" is a word mark owned by The National Collegiate Athletic Association, filed at the USPTO on March 9, 1989. It is registered and covers class 41 (Education and Entertainment).

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Data current as of September 23, 2026Official USPTO record

As filed with the USPTO

Status: Registered; Since June 22, 2019
Filed: March 9, 1989
Registered: December 12, 1989
Expires: Not recorded
Application no.: 73785419
Registration no.: 1571340
Office: USPTO; United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type: Word mark; 1 class

Ownership

Who owns MARCH MADNESS

The owner and representative on file with the office.

Owner

The National Collegiate Athletic Association

Indianapolis, United States

Representative

Caitlin R. Byczko

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Goods and services

What the mark covers

The products and services MARCH MADNESS is filed for, grouped by Nice class.

41Class 41 · Education and Entertainment
ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES, NAMELY, PRESENTATION OF ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITIES IN A PANEL FORUM

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

September 23, 2026Notice of suit
October 15, 2024Teas withdrawal of attorney received-firm retains
October 15, 2024Teas change of correspondence received
October 15, 2024Attorney/dom.rep.revoked and/or appointed
October 15, 2024Teas revoke/app/change addr of atty/dom rep received
October 15, 2024Applicant/correspondence changes (non-responsive) entered
October 15, 2024Teas change of owner address received
June 22, 2019Notice of acceptance of sec. 8 & 9 - e-mailed
June 22, 2019Registered and renewed (third renewal - 10 yrs)
June 22, 2019Registered - sec. 8 (10-yr) accepted/sec. 9 granted

10 earlier steps on the official record.

Disputes

Oppositions and cancellations

Proceedings recorded against this mark by the USPTO. Reported as recorded, not legal advice.

FAQ

About MARCH MADNESS

Who owns the trademark "MARCH MADNESS"?

The USPTO trademark "MARCH MADNESS" (application 73785419) is owned by The National Collegiate Athletic Association.

What is the status of "MARCH MADNESS"?

Its status at the USPTO is: registered.

When was "MARCH MADNESS" registered?

It was registered on December 12, 1989.

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ID=tm_019d17a7-558f-727a-825e-2fe0144d53e1
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Response

{
  "id": "tm_019d17a7-558f-727a-825e-2fe0144d53e1",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "MARCH MADNESS",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "73785419",
  "filing_date": "1989-03-09",
  "nice_classes": [
    41
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION",
      "entity_id": null
    }
  ]
}