A Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, March 13, 2014, 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 86220316. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, December 3, 2024. This trademark is owned by Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama. The A trademark is filed in the Metal Products, Environmental Control Instrument Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Furniture Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Education & Entertainment Services, and Houseware & Glass Products categories with the following description:

(( educational services, namely, providing instruction and training at the university undergraduate, graduate, extension, and community education levels, and providing public lectures, and workshops, seminars, and conferences conducted in connection with the foregoing, all the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports ))

(( metal key chains; metal license plates; [ metal padlocks, ] all the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports ))

(( stuffed animals, )) yo-yo's; (( , basketballs, golf balls, footballs, toy model cars and planes, board games, Christmas tree ornaments; )) snow globes, (( ; playing cards, )) all the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports

(( stickers, letterhead stationery, postcards, blank note cards, wrapping paper, [ and decorative paper bows for wrapping, ] [ address books, appointment books, ] paperweights, printed media guides, programs, brochures about upcoming events and educational and entertainment programs, decals for use on land vehicles, envelopes, paper bags [ and pouches for packaging, ] all the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports ))

(( earrings, necklaces, bracelets being jewelry, watches, rings being jewelry, pendants, ornamental lapel pins, all the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports ))

(( men's, women's and children's clothing, namely, hats, socks, shoes, shirts, shorts, pants, jackets, jerseys, T-shirts, all the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports ))

(( flash lights, lamps, electric night lights, [ water coolers, ] all the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports ))

(( drinking glasses, [ shot glasses, ] stained glass, decorative glass figurines, water bottles sold empty, mugs, portable coolers, all the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports ))

(( bar stools, )) [ bunk beds, ] (( chairs, )) benches, (( tables, )) [ baby cribs, ] (( wooden picture frames, plastic novelty license plates, metal picture frames; nonmetal key chains, )) all the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports
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General Information


Serial Number86220316
Word MarkA
Filing DateThursday, March 13, 2014
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, December 3, 2024
Registration Number4640171
Registration DateTuesday, November 18, 2014
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 2, 2014

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services(( educational services, namely, providing instruction and training at the university undergraduate, graduate, extension, and community education levels, and providing public lectures, and workshops, seminars, and conferences conducted in connection with the foregoing, all the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports ))
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the letter "A" in stylized form.
Goods and Services(( metal key chains; metal license plates; [ metal padlocks, ] all the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports ))
Goods and Services(( stuffed animals, )) yo-yo's; (( , basketballs, golf balls, footballs, toy model cars and planes, board games, Christmas tree ornaments; )) snow globes, (( ; playing cards, )) all the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports
Goods and Services(( stickers, letterhead stationery, postcards, blank note cards, wrapping paper, [ and decorative paper bows for wrapping, ] [ address books, appointment books, ] paperweights, printed media guides, programs, brochures about upcoming events and educational and entertainment programs, decals for use on land vehicles, envelopes, paper bags [ and pouches for packaging, ] all the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports ))
Pseudo MarkALABAMA
Goods and Services(( earrings, necklaces, bracelets being jewelry, watches, rings being jewelry, pendants, ornamental lapel pins, all the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports ))
Goods and Services(( men's, women's and children's clothing, namely, hats, socks, shoes, shirts, shorts, pants, jackets, jerseys, T-shirts, all the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports ))
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services(( flash lights, lamps, electric night lights, [ water coolers, ] all the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports ))
Goods and Services(( drinking glasses, [ shot glasses, ] stained glass, decorative glass figurines, water bottles sold empty, mugs, portable coolers, all the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports ))
Goods and Services(( bar stools, )) [ bunk beds, ] (( chairs, )) benches, (( tables, )) [ baby cribs, ] (( wooden picture frames, plastic novelty license plates, metal picture frames; nonmetal key chains, )) all the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports

Classification Information


International Class006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores.
US Class Codes002, 012, 013, 014, 023, 025, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, March 27, 2014
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 29, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 29, 2003

International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes013, 021, 023, 024, 031, 034
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, March 27, 2014
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 29, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 29, 2003

International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, March 27, 2014
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 29, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 29, 2003

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, March 27, 2014
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 29, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 29, 2003

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, March 27, 2014
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 29, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 29, 2003

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, March 27, 2014
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 29, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 29, 2003

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, March 27, 2014
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 29, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 29, 2003

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, March 27, 2014
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 29, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 29, 2003

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, March 27, 2014
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 29, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 29, 2003

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBoard of Trustees of the University of Alabama
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTuscaloosa, AL 35401

Party NameBoard of Trustees of the University of Alabama
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTuscaloosa, AL 354011551

Party NameBoard of Trustees of the University of Alabama
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTuscaloosa, AL 354011551

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, June 4, 2014TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Monday, March 17, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, March 27, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, March 28, 2014NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 2, 2014TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 2, 2014TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Thursday, April 3, 2014USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, April 3, 2014AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, June 3, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 3, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, July 17, 2014EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, June 4, 2014TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED
Tuesday, June 17, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, June 28, 2014PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, June 28, 2014PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, June 28, 2014NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 16, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, July 16, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 16, 2014NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, July 17, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, November 13, 2015APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, November 20, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, November 20, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, July 25, 2014USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Friday, July 25, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, July 26, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDMENT TO ALLEGE USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 29, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, August 13, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 2, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, September 2, 2014OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 18, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, November 13, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, November 20, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, November 18, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, November 20, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 18, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 18, 2019TEAS SECTION 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, January 16, 2020POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8
Wednesday, January 15, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, October 28, 2020TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 3, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Tuesday, November 3, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGED
Tuesday, November 3, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 3, 2020SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - E-MAILED
Monday, January 30, 2023NOTICE OF SUIT
Saturday, November 18, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, July 1, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 24, 2024NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, September 16, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, December 3, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, December 3, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, December 3, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 10, 2024TEAS SECTION 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, January 2, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, March 25, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGED
Tuesday, March 25, 2025SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - E-MAILED