| Serial Number | 97251349 |
| Word Mark | ACT |
| Filing Date | Thursday, February 3, 2022 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, May 16, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 7052519 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, May 16, 2023 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, February 28, 2023 |
| Goods and Services | Educational services, namely, providing a website on a global computer network featuring information in the fields of post-secondary admissions, academic advising, course placement, educational research, educational test development, educational testing, standardized test scoring and reporting, standardized test administration, student aptitude and achievement testing, student evaluation, namely, educational assessments, standardized testing, instructional assessment, namely, being academic achievement testing and teacher training in the field of teaching methods and kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) classroom instruction, curriculum development for educators, language proficiency assessment, student and worker educational need analysis, namely, educational assessment services, professional assessment, namely, standardized testing, workforce development, namely, providing information concerning education options to pursue career opportunities; instructional offerings, namely, conducting workshops and seminars in the fields of educational planning, career counseling and guidance, namely, workshops and seminars in the fields of career planning and preparation, workforce skills assessments and curriculum, and the uses of standardized tests for educational institutions, professional organizations, government, business, and industry; preparing, administering, and scoring of standardized tests for schools, colleges, professional organizations, government, business, and industry; Conducting research to advance theory and practice in areas of educational testing, and educational measurement, in the nature of research in the field of education |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the word "ACT" in stylized text with a swipe for the cross of the "A". |
| Goods and Services | Downloadable educational and test administrative software featuring test instructional manuals, testing information, downloadable tests, skills proficiency assessments and professional skills assessments for use in the fields of education and career planning, post-secondary admissions, academic advising, course placement, educational research, educational test development, educational and occupational testing, test scoring and reporting, test administration, student aptitude and achievement testing, student evaluation, standardized testing, instructional assessment for teachers and teacher training, curriculum development, language proficiency assessment, students and worker educational needs analysis being educational assessments, student and worker educational certification and professional licensing, professional skills assessments, management of workforce development programs and managing career guidance |
| Goods and Services | Printed publications, namely, printed test booklets, answer sheets, educational books, booklets, newsletters, brochures, catalogues, manuals, test preparation guides, technical manuals, statistical reports, and research reports all in the fields of education and career planning, post-secondary admissions, academic advising, course placement, educational research, educational test development, educational and occupational testing, test scoring and reporting, test administration, student aptitude and achievement testing, student evaluation, namely, educational assessments, standardized testing, instructional assessment being academic achievement testing, curriculum development, language proficiency assessment, students and worker educational needs analysis being educational assessments, student and worker educational certification and professional licensing, professional skills assessments, management of workforce development programs and managing career guidance |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Preparation of methods and materials for identifying specific skills and specific content and level of knowledge required for probable success in specific fields of employment in the nature of testing to determine employment skills; evaluation of specific fields of employment for others to identify specific skills and specific content and level of knowledge required for probable success in such specific fields of employment, testing to determine employment skills and consulting services related thereto in the field of job placement and job-related skills; providing an on-line computer database in the fields of vocational testing to determine skills for employment, and workforce development programs in the nature of testing to determine employment skills; providing databases featuring job profiles and employment requirements; computerized database management and compilation of information into computerized databases; providing information in the fields of vocational testing for employment skills, and workforce development programs in the nature of testing to determine employment skills; advisory and consultancy services relating to vocational testing for employment skills, and workforce development programs in the nature of testing to determine employment skills; providing a website featuring information in the field of vocational testing for employment skills and workforce development programs in the nature of testing to determine employment skills; Providing a computer database designed to serve as a central repository of company employment opportunities, jobs, and the functional skills and skill levels necessary for each individual job in all types of business and industry sectors in the nature of an on-line searchable database featuring information relating to employers and employees and places of employment; Professional credentialing verification services, namely, verifying the skills and knowledge of employees through occupational testing to determine employment skills; providing a website on a global computer network featuring information in the field of testing to determine employment skills |
| Goods and Services | Conducting scientific research to advance theory and practice in areas of educational testing and educational measurement |
| International Class | 009 - 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 Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, February 8, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, April 30, 2001 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, April 30, 2001 |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, February 8, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, April 30, 2001 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, April 30, 2001 |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, February 8, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, April 30, 2001 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, April 30, 2001 |
| 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 | Tuesday, February 8, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, April 30, 2001 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, April 30, 2001 |
| International Class | 042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, February 8, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, April 30, 2001 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, April 30, 2001 |
| Party Name | ACT EDUCATION CORP. |
| Party Type | 32 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | IOWA CITY, IA 52243 |
| Party Name | IMPACT ASSET CORP. |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | IOWA CITY, IA 52243 |
| Party Name | ACT, INC. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Iowa City, IA 52243 |
| Party Name | ACT, INC. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Iowa City, IA 52243 |
| Party Name | ACT, INC. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Iowa City, IA 52243 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, February 7, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, February 8, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, February 9, 2022 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, March 25, 2022 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, March 31, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, March 31, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, March 31, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 11, 2022 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, May 11, 2022 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, May 12, 2022 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, June 24, 2022 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Friday, June 24, 2022 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 24, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 24, 2022 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, June 24, 2022 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, July 12, 2022 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY |
| Tuesday, August 16, 2022 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Friday, August 26, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, August 26, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, August 26, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, November 10, 2022 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, November 10, 2022 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, November 10, 2022 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Friday, January 13, 2023 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Friday, January 13, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Saturday, January 14, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, January 23, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Thursday, May 16, 2024 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Thursday, June 20, 2024 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |