| Serial Number | 97280897 |
| Word Mark | ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR LITERATURE ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, February 23, 2022 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, September 12, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 7160561 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, September 12, 2023 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, June 27, 2023 |
| Goods and Services | Educational services, namely, providing recognition and incentives by the way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the field of outstanding Asian Pacific American authorship and illustration of books for children, young adults and adults, that demonstrate an appreciation of Asian Pacific American culture and universal human values |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a circular design of a large fish that emanates from a wave comprised of a crescent shape containing diagonal lines to the left of the fish. Atop of the fish, is a stylized design of two people. The first person is wearing a shirt, pants, and shoes, with one hand holding the fish and the other hand elevated while holding a stick that connects to the top of the wave. The second person appears directly behind the first person and is wearing a dress and is using both hands to hold on to the fish. The design element appears in between the words "ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR LITERATURE" appearing curved at the top-center inside the circle and "ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION" curved at the bottom-center of the circle. |
| Pseudo Mark | ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR LITERATURE ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | As to "ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR LITERATURE" and "ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION" has become distinctive of the goods/services through the applicant's substantially exclusive and continuous use of the mark in commerce that the U.S. Congress may lawfully regulate for at least the five years immediately before the date of this statement. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "AWARD" |
| 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, March 1, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, January 1, 2005 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, January 1, 2005 |
| Party Name | Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | San Pedro, CA 90733 |
| Party Name | Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | San Pedro, CA 90733 |
| Party Name | Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | San Pedro, CA 90733 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Friday, May 19, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, May 19, 2023 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, May 19, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, May 19, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, May 19, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, April 11, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, April 11, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, December 7, 2022 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, March 2, 2022 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, February 26, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |