USPTO trademark

MARCH MADNESS

RegisteredUSPTOWord markClass 9Class 16Class 21Class 24+1

"MARCH MADNESS" is a word mark owned by The National Collegiate Athletic Association, filed at the USPTO on January 20, 1995. It is registered and covers classes 9, 16, 21, 24 and 25.

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Data current as of October 19, 2024Official USPTO record

As filed with the USPTO

Status: Registered; Since June 20, 2020
Filed: January 20, 1995
Registered: February 6, 2001
Expires: Not recorded
Application no.: 74623924
Registration no.: 2425962
Office: USPTO; United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type: Word mark; 5 classes

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.

09Class 9 · Computers and Scientific Devices
[ pre-recorded video cassettes featuring sporting events ]
16Class 16 · Paper Goods and Printed Matter
programs, folders, handbooks, magazines and trading cards related to interscholastic activities
21Class 21 · Housewares and Glass
[ cups and mugs ]
24Class 24 · Fabrics
[ towels and cloth banners ]
25Class 25 · Clothing
clothing, namely shirts, sweatshirts, [ shorts, ] and hats

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

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 20, 2020Notice of acceptance of sec. 8 & 9 - e-mailed
June 20, 2020Registered and renewed (second renewal - 10 yrs)
June 20, 2020Registered - sec. 8 (10-yr) accepted/sec. 9 granted
June 20, 2020Case assigned to post registration paralegal

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 74623924) 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 February 6, 2001.

API

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GET/v1/trademarks/{id}
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GET /v1/trademarks/{id}

ID=tm_019d1b01-a59c-7149-b835-2ada387eaa10
curl https://api.signa.so/v1/trademarks/$ID \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SIGNA_API_KEY"

Response

{
  "id": "tm_019d1b01-a59c-7149-b835-2ada387eaa10",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "MARCH MADNESS",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "74623924",
  "filing_date": "1995-01-20",
  "nice_classes": [
    9,
    16,
    21,
    24,
    25
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION",
      "entity_id": null
    }
  ]
}