| Serial Number | 97191506 |
| Word Mark | AKC AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB FOUNDED 1884 |
| Filing Date | Monday, December 27, 2021 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, June 4, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 7404488 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, June 4, 2024 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 |
| Goods and Services | Library services, namely, maintaining a library of books, magazines and periodicals about dogs and canine related artwork; dog shows and performance events, namely, supervising purebred dogs and persons at dog shows and performance events and issuing title certificates and championship certificates; Entertainment services, namely, the provision and production of continuing dog-related programs, segments and shows provided through the Internet and streaming platforms; entertainment services, namely, providing non-downloadable videos and television programs featuring dog-related content via a video-on-demand service |
| Pseudo Mark | AKC AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB FOUNDED ONE EIGHT EIGHT FOUR; AKC AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB FOUNDED EIGHTEEN EIGHTY FOUR; AKC AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB FOUNDED ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a seal containing "AKC" in a center circle with the words "AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB" with a star at the beginning and end of these words above "AKC" and "FOUNDED 1884" below "AKC". |
| Goods and Services | Hand grips, stands, and mounts adapted for handheld electronic devices, namely, smartphones and tablet computers |
| Goods and Services | dog apparel; tote bags; dog collars; dog leashes; non-metal dog waste bag dispensers adapted for use with leashes |
| Goods and Services | Broadcasting of dog-related programs, videos and audio content via television and over the internet |
| Goods and Services | printed books on the subject of dogs and the sport of dogs; printed magazines on the subject of dogs and the sport of dogs; printed pamphlets on the subject of dogs and the sport of dogs; printed manuals on the subject of dogs and the sport of dogs; printed rule books on the subject of dogs and the sport of dogs; printed award certificates; printed posters; bumper stickers; loose leaf binders; binders for office use |
| Goods and Services | disposable house training pads for pets |
| Goods and Services | embroidered patches for clothing; cloth patches for clothing; award ribbons in the nature of prize ribbons |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | as to "AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB" |
| Goods and Services | non-medicated grooming preparations in the nature of shampoos for dogs, dog ear wash and dog facial wash; carpet cleaners; odor removers for pets |
| Goods and Services | Clothing jackets, shirts, vests, hoodies, scarves, hats |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | felt pennants, cloth pennants, pennants of textile; dog seat covers not of paper for use in cars, not fitted to the cars |
| Goods and Services | General association services, namely, maintaining official stud books and registration records in the field of purebred dogs, promoting the interests of responsible dog ownership, care, training, and breeding via printed matter, global electronic computer networks and other means customary to the trade; maintaining a breeding information service in the field of purebred dogs, namely, maintaining registries of purebred dogs and litters; registration of dog handlers, namely, maintaining a registry of dog handlers |
| Goods and Services | Inspections of kennels and breeders for safety purposes |
| Goods and Services | dog booster seats for use in cars being pet car seats |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "FOUNDED 1884" |
| Goods and Services | DNA test kit consisting of medical diagnostic apparatus for testing DNA samples |
| Goods and Services | mugs; lunch bags, not of paper; thermal tumblers for use as drinking glasses; travel mugs; drinking glasses |
| Goods and Services | Dog beds; chairs |
| Goods and Services | edible dog treats |
| Goods and Services | Inspections of kennels and breeders for quality control purposes |
| International Class | 038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 104 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 4, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| International Class | 003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 4, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 003 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| International Class | 005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides. |
| US Class Codes | 005, 006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, February 28, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 005 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, June 22, 2007 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, June 22, 2007 |
| 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, January 4, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, November 13, 2018 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, November 13, 2018 |
| International Class | 010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials. |
| US Class Codes | 026, 039, 044 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 4, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 010 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| International Class | 012 - Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water. |
| US Class Codes | 019, 021, 023, 031, 035, 044 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, October 11, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 012 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| 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, January 4, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| International Class | 018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 002, 003, 022, 041 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 4, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, April 1, 2004 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, April 1, 2004 |
| International Class | 020 - 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 Codes | 002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 4, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 020 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| International Class | 021 - 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 Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 4, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| International Class | 024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers. |
| US Class Codes | 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 4, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 024 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 4, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| International Class | 026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers. |
| US Class Codes | 037, 039, 040, 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 4, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 026 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| International Class | 031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 4, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 031 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| 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, January 4, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| 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, January 4, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| 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, January 4, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| International Class | 045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, February 28, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 045 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2003 |
| Party Name | The American Kennel Club, Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | New York, NY 10178 |
| Party Name | The American Kennel Club, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | New York, NY 10178 |
| Party Name | The American Kennel Club, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | New York, NY 10178 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, December 30, 2021 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, January 4, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, January 5, 2022 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, August 29, 2022 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, February 27, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, February 27, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, April 10, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, April 10, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 10, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, July 7, 2023 | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED |
| Friday, July 7, 2023 | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED |
| Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 24, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, January 24, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, January 25, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |