AUTOMOBILE LICENSE PLATE COLLECTORS ASSN. MEMBER A.L.P.C.A. FOUNDED 1954 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, October 10, 2017, a trademark application was filed for AUTOMOBILE LICENSE PLATE COLLECTORS ASSN. MEMBER A.L.P.C.A. FOUNDED 1954 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AUTOMOBILE LICENSE PLATE COLLECTORS ASSN. MEMBER A.L.P.C.A. FOUNDED 1954 trademark a serial number of 87639227. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, January 10, 2025. This trademark is owned by Automobile License Plate Collectors Association, Inc.. The AUTOMOBILE LICENSE PLATE COLLECTORS ASSN. MEMBER A.L.P.C.A. FOUNDED 1954 trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services category with the following description:

Association services, namely, promoting the interests of license plate collectors
automobile license plate collectors assn. member a.l.p.c.a. founded 1954

General Information


Serial Number87639227
Word MarkAUTOMOBILE LICENSE PLATE COLLECTORS ASSN. MEMBER A.L.P.C.A. FOUNDED 1954
Filing DateTuesday, October 10, 2017
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, January 10, 2025
Registration Number5501271
Registration DateTuesday, June 26, 2018
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 10, 2018

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of two concentric circles; the inner circle is black, the outer circle is white with black outline on the outer edge. In the center of the black circle is an image of an automobile license plate. The license plate is a white, rectangular shape with black outlines of its features, such as the four openings used to attach a plate to the automobile and the thin outline of the frame of the plate. Inside of the license plate is the acronym "A.L.P.C.A.". The letters are outlined in black, three dimensional and capitalized. The front faces of the letters and the periods are shaded in black and the other faces are hollow, showing the white background of the license plate. Above the image of the license plate is the phrase "MEMBER", in white, capitalized letters. Below the license plate is the phrase "FOUNDED 1954" also in white, capitalized letters with the year below the word. Inside the top half of the white shaded circle is the phrase "AUTOMOBILE LICENSE PLATE" in black, capital letters, oriented in a semi-circular manner. On the lower half of the white shaded circle is the phrase "COLLECTORS ASSN." also in black, capital letters, also oriented in a semi-circular manner.
Pseudo MarkAUTOMOBILE LICENSE PLATE COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION MEMBER ALPCA FOUNDED NINETEEN FIFTY FOUR
Section 2(f) Limitation StatementAs to "AUTOMOBILE LICENSE PLATE COLLECTORS ASSN".
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesAssociation services, namely, promoting the interests of license plate collectors
NOT AVAILABLE"ASSN," "MEMBER", AND "FOUNDED 1954"

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 10, 2025
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, June 25, 1972
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, June 25, 1972

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAutomobile License Plate Collectors Association, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressManhattan, IL 60442

Party NameAutomobile License Plate Collectors Association, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressManhattan, IL 60442

Party NameAutomobile License Plate Collectors Association, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressManhattan, IL 60442

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, October 13, 2017NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, October 17, 2017NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, October 18, 2017NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, January 19, 2018ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, January 22, 2018PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, January 22, 2018PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, January 22, 2018NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, February 12, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, February 12, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, February 12, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, February 21, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, February 21, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 21, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 21, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, February 28, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 6, 2018ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, March 21, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 10, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 10, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 26, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 26, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, January 10, 2025CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)