USPTO trademark

HOW-TO GEEK

RegisteredUSPTOWord markClass 41

"HOW-TO GEEK" is a word mark owned by Valnet Inc., filed at the USPTO on December 9, 2024. It is registered and covers class 41 (Education and Entertainment).

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Official USPTO record
HOW-TO GEEK trademark as filed
As filed with the USPTO
Status
Registered
Since December 23, 2025
Filed
December 9, 2024
Registered
December 23, 2025
Expires
Not recorded
Application no.
98892024
Registration no.
8074116
Office
USPTO
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type
Word mark
1 class
Ownership

Who owns HOW-TO GEEK

The owner on file, matched to the company behind it. Every owner-name spelling for that company is grouped on its page.

Owner

Valnet Inc.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Representative

Marissa B. Lewis

Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP

Goods and services

What the mark covers

The products and services HOW-TO GEEK is filed for, grouped by Nice class.

  • Providing entertainment information, news, and commentary in the field of video games; Providing a website featuring entertainment information, news, and commentary in the fields of current events, news, and trending topics relating to electronic devices, consumer technology, computers, mobile devices, smartphones, tablets, wearable devices, electronic accessories, software, mobile applications, automobiles, electric vehicles, computing, web services, social media, cyber security, virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, video games, photography, smart home technology, home automation, cellular carriers, internet service providers; Providing non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of articles, newsletters, listicles, editorials articles, features being articles, guides, articles featuring information about awards, how-to guides, reviews, explainers being articles, articles featuring text of interviews, and articles featuring previews in the fields of electronic devices, consumer technology, computers, mobile devices, smartphones, tablets, wearable devices, electronic accessories, software, mobile applications, automobiles, electric vehicles, computing, web services, social media, cyber security, virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, video games, photography, smart home technology, home automation, cellular carriers, internet service providers; Providing non-downloadable electronic videos, photos in the fields of electronic devices, consumer technology, computers, mobile devices, smartphones, tablets, wearable devices, electronic accessories, software, mobile applications, automobiles, electric vehicles, computing, web services, social media, cyber security, virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, video games, photography, smart home technology, home automation, cellular carriers, internet service providers

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

  1. Notice of registration confirmation emailed
  2. Registered-principal register
  3. Official gazette publication confirmation e-mailed
  4. Published for opposition
  5. Notification of notice of publication e-mailed
  6. Approved for pub - principal register
  7. Examiner's amendment entered
  8. Notification of examiners amendment e-mailed
  9. Examiners amendment e-mailed
  10. Examiners amendment -written

9 earlier steps on the official record.

FAQ

About HOW-TO GEEK

Who owns the trademark "HOW-TO GEEK"?

The USPTO trademark "HOW-TO GEEK" (application 98892024) is owned by Valnet Inc.

What is the status of "HOW-TO GEEK"?

Its status at the USPTO is: registered.

When was "HOW-TO GEEK" registered?

It was registered on December 23, 2025.

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Response
{
  "id": "tm_019d2a2c-c812-74ec-a8e6-4a18630429f9",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "HOW-TO GEEK",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "98892024",
  "filing_date": "2024-12-09",
  "nice_classes": [
    41
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "VALNET INC.",
      "entity_id": "ent_01a0cc75-3942-715c-8ec3-3939868549c8"
    }
  ]
}