IDC INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS COUNCIL

What this record means

The record shows a live, Principal Register registration for “IDC INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS COUNCIL” owned by Investment Company Institute, a Delaware corporation, and the mark is currently active. It covers trade‑association services that promote the interests of the investment‑company industry (class 035) and educational services that develop and conduct workshops and conferences for that same industry (class 041); a similar name used in connection with investment‑company‑related associations or training would raise the closest record‑based concern. The registration does not give the owner control over every possible use of the words “Independent Directors Council” in unrelated fields. The prosecution history reflects a standard examination that led to allowance and registration on the Principal Register, with no supplemental‑register steps involved. The most recent meaningful event is a courtesy reminder mailed on April 6 2026 confirming the six‑year maintenance deadline. No oppositions, cancellations or other enforcement actions appear in the supplied history. I'd treat this as a meaningful concern if you plan a comparable name in the investment‑company association or education space.