A Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, May 29, 2013, a trademark application was filed for A with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the A trademark a serial number of 85945035. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Thursday, September 21, 2023. This trademark is owned by The Big East Conference. The A trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, and Clothing & Apparel Products categories with the following description:

Digital materials, namely, downloadable multimedia files, text files, [ alerts, and MP3 files ] featuring information in the field of sports; downloadable electronic publications, namely, event programs, [ preseason preview guides, newsletters, ] media guides, and programs featuring information in the field of college sports

[ Printed event programs and media guides featuring information in the field of college sports ]

Shirts, [ sweatshirts, jackets, knit shirts, polo shirts, ] t-shirts, [ coats ] and headwear
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General Information


Serial Number85945035
Word MarkA
Filing DateWednesday, May 29, 2013
Status705 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateThursday, September 21, 2023
Registration Number5166650
Registration DateTuesday, March 21, 2017
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 11, 2014

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized capital letter "A" with a star that appears on the "A".
Goods and ServicesDigital materials, namely, downloadable multimedia files, text files, [ alerts, and MP3 files ] featuring information in the field of sports; downloadable electronic publications, namely, event programs, [ preseason preview guides, newsletters, ] media guides, and programs featuring information in the field of college sports
Goods and Services[ Printed event programs and media guides featuring information in the field of college sports ]
Goods and ServicesShirts, [ sweatshirts, jackets, knit shirts, polo shirts, ] t-shirts, [ coats ] and headwear
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 14, 2014
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, July 1, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, July 1, 2013

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, September 21, 2023
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, July 1, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, July 1, 2013

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 14, 2014
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, July 1, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, July 1, 2013

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressIrving, TX 75062

Party NameAMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressPROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Party NameAMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressPROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Party NameThe Big East Conference
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressProvidence, RI 02903

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, September 21, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, September 21, 2023REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, September 21, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, March 21, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, March 21, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 20, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, January 20, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 20, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, January 20, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 20, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 21, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 14, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Monday, February 13, 2017ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, February 2, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, February 2, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, January 25, 2017ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, January 23, 2017STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, December 28, 2016USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, January 19, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, December 28, 2016TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 29, 2016NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, June 27, 2016SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Monday, June 27, 2016SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Monday, June 27, 2016SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 5, 2016NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Friday, November 20, 2015TTAB RELEASE CASE TO TRADEMARKS
Friday, November 20, 2015OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Thursday, November 19, 2015OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999
Monday, December 15, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, September 8, 2014OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Wednesday, April 9, 2014EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 11, 2014OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 11, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, February 19, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Thursday, February 6, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, February 6, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, January 16, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 14, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, January 14, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, January 14, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 31, 2013AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, July 17, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 17, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 17, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, July 16, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, June 8, 2013NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, June 7, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, June 1, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED