GMA

What this record means

The record shows that “GMA” is a live Principal Register trademark owned by Consumer Brands Association, a non‑stock corporation organized in Virginia, and it has been renewed as of August 8 2018. The registration covers three classes: Class 016 for publications such as industry reports, guidelines, studies, surveys, brochures and educational booklets about the grocery products, food manufacturing and processing industries; Class 035 for association services that promote the interests of grocery manufacturers; and Class 041 for arranging and conducting educational conferences, seminars and on‑line publications on the same grocery‑industry topics. A similar name used in any of those specific areas would create the closest record‑based concern, but the record does not give the owner control over every possible use of the letters “GMA.” The prosecution history shows a normal filing, publication, registration and renewal sequence with no oppositions or cancellations, so the supplied history shows no enforcement activity. I'd treat this as a meaningful concern if you plan to use “GMA” for grocery‑industry publications, association work or related educational events.