Trademark/ Service Mark

"National Congress of Parents and Teachers," "Parent Teacher Association," "PTA," and "PTSA" are all registered service marks of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. A service mark has the same legal status as a trademark but is the designation used for services rather than commercial products. (PTA®; PTSA®.)

The symbol designates that PTA titles have been registered with the federal government and may not be used by organizations not affiliated with the National Congress of Parents and Teachers.

Use of PTA Name

Correct Forms of Names:

PTA, PTAs, PTSA, PTSAs (no periods; plural form has no apostrophe)
National PTA
Parent Teacher Association (not hyphenated)
Parent-Teacher-Student Association (hyphenated)
National Congress of Parents and Teachers