USPTO trademark

MARCH MADNESS

RegisteredUSPTOWord markClass 9Class 38Class 41

"MARCH MADNESS" is a word mark owned by The National Collegiate Athletic Association, filed at the USPTO on May 21, 2004. It is registered and covers classes 9, 38 and 41.

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Official USPTO record
MARCH MADNESS trademark as filed
As filed with the USPTO
Status
Registered
Since November 4, 2025
Filed
May 21, 2004
Registered
December 13, 2005
Expires
Not recorded
Application no.
76593376
Registration no.
3025527
Office
USPTO
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type
Word mark
3 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.

  • [ Computer game software and related instructional manuals and guides sold as a unit]

  • Telecommunications services; namely the transmission of voice, data, images, audio, video and information via local and long distance telephone, satellite and global computer networks; leasing telecommunications equipment, components, systems and supplies; electronic mail services; telephone voice messaging services; providing multiple-user access to global computer networks to transmit, receive and otherwise access and use information of general interest to consumers; web casting of athletic games, tournaments, exhibitions, and events via the Internet

  • providing sports information via the Internet

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

  1. Notice of suit
  2. Notice of acceptance of sec. 8 & 9 - e-mailed
  3. Registered and renewed (second renewal - 10 yrs)
  4. Registered - sec. 8 (10-yr) accepted/sec. 9 granted
  5. Case assigned to post registration paralegal
  6. Teas section 8 & 9 received
  7. Courtesy reminder - sec. 8 (10-yr)/sec. 9 e-mailed
  8. Teas withdrawal of attorney received-firm retains
  9. Teas change of correspondence received
  10. Attorney/dom.rep.revoked and/or appointed

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 76593376) 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 13, 2005.

API

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  • GET/v1/trademarks/{id}

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  • GET/v1/trademarks/{id}/events

    Every step in the office history

  • GET/v1/proceedings?trademark_id={id}

    Oppositions and cancellations against the mark

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GET /v1/trademarks/{id}
ID=tm_019d1f7c-ad26-765d-84a2-50ddb3cab15a
curl https://api.signa.so/v1/trademarks/$ID \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SIGNA_API_KEY"
Response
{
  "id": "tm_019d1f7c-ad26-765d-84a2-50ddb3cab15a",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "MARCH MADNESS",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "76593376",
  "filing_date": "2004-05-21",
  "nice_classes": [
    9,
    38,
    41
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION",
      "entity_id": null
    }
  ]
}