| Serial Number | 99569655 |
| Word Mark | A APEX |
| Filing Date | Monday, December 29, 2025 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, July 21, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 8352978 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, July 21, 2026 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 |
| Goods and Services | Providing recognition and incentives by the way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the field of respiratory care. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a stylized "A" containing the image of lungs and the word "APEX" below. |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, December 29, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, March 31, 2024 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, March 31, 2024 |
| Party Name | American Association for Respiratory Care |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 54 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | Irving, TX 75063 US |
| Party Name | American Association for Respiratory Care |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 54 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | Irving, TX 75063 US |
| Party Name | American Association for Respiratory Care |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 54 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | Irving, TX 75063 US |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, December 29, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, December 29, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Monday, April 20, 2026 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Monday, April 20, 2026 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 27, 2026 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |