| Serial Number | 99007134 |
| Word Mark | A STEP AHEAD CONSULTING & COACHING |
| Filing Date | Friday, January 17, 2025 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, December 9, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 8056452 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, December 9, 2025 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 |
| Goods and Services | Business education and training services, namely, developing customized in-company leadership and executive development programs, providing executive coaching services, and providing public and in-company keynote presentations to business leaders; Business education and training services, namely, developing customized leadership and executive development programs, providing executive coaching services, and providing business education programs to employees and executives; Business training in the field of commuications, strategic planning, business strategy, executive presence, trusted advisor |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "CONSULTING & COACHING" |
| Pseudo Mark | A STEP AHEAD CONSULTING AND COACHING |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the words "A Step Ahead" in large, bold, blue font with "CONSULTING & COACHING" in smaller, uppercase blue font below. Behind the text is a series of angled light blue geometric shapes that resemble stylized stripes or ribbons, creating a dynamic, forward-moving design. The background is white. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) blue and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Business consulting services in the field of organizational change management; Business management consulting; Business marketing consulting services; Business organization consulting; Public relations; Public relations consultancy; Marketing consulting services relating to long-term business strategy development for non-profit organizations; Spokesperson services in the nature of speaking to reporters on behalf of third parties for public relations purposes |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, January 17, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, September 10, 1986 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, September 10, 1986 |
| 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 | Friday, January 17, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, September 10, 1986 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, September 10, 1986 |
| Party Name | Procter-Rogers, Cheryl I. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 19 - Sole Proprietorship |
| Address | Libertyville, IL 60048 |
| Party Name | Procter-Rogers, Cheryl I. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 19 - Sole Proprietorship |
| Address | Libertyville, IL 60048 |
| Party Name | Procter-Rogers, Cheryl I. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 19 - Sole Proprietorship |
| Address | Libertyville, IL 60048 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Saturday, January 18, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Saturday, June 21, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, June 21, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 27, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, June 30, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, June 30, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, June 30, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, September 18, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |