| Serial Number | 87426564 |
| Word Mark | BAYOU CLASSIC SINCE 1974 GRAMBLING SOUTHERN |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, April 26, 2017 |
| Status | 701 - SECTION 8 - ACCEPTED |
| Status Date | Friday, September 15, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 5368565 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, January 2, 2018 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, October 17, 2017 |
| Goods and Services | Entertainment services, namely organizing an annual football rivalry game; public speaking events and visual, literary and performing arts presentations, namely, live musical, sports, dance and theatrical performances; and organizing and hosting sporting and cultural activities and events |
| Pseudo Mark | BAYOU CLASSIC SINCE NINETEEN SEVENTY FOUR GRAMBLING SOUTHERN |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a circular ring logo with pictures of a Tiger and a Jaguar facing each other from opposite sides of the center ring of the logo holding a football in their mouths with the football superimposed over a geographical image of the State of Louisiana with the words "SINCE 1974" centered on the side of the football and the words "BAYOU CLASSIC" centered in the upper ring of the circle and the words "GRAMBLING" and "SOUTHERN" centered in the lower ring on the circle. |
| In Another Form Statement | The mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 11/14/1996 |
| In Another Form Statement | The mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 11/19/1996 |
| In Another Form Statement | The mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 11/19/1996 |
| In Another Form Statement | The mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 11/14/1996 |
| In Another Form Statement | The mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 11/19/1996 |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts, shorts, pants and footwear |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Advertising, namely, promoting the services of others by providing sponsorship and licensing opportunities in association with an annual football rivalry game between Southern University and Grambling State University; and organizing, promoting, hosting and conducting job fairs for students and employers |
| In Another Form Statement | The mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 11/14/1996 |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "CLASSIC" "SINCE 1974" AND "THE DEPICTION OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA" |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, June 5, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, October 7, 2012 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, October 7, 2012 |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, June 5, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, August 6, 2012 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, August 6, 2012 |
| 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 | Monday, June 5, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, August 6, 2012 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, August 6, 2012 |
| Party Name | Grambling State University |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Grambling, LA 71245 |
| Party Name | Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Baton Rouge, LA 70813 |
| Party Name | Grambling State University |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Grambling, LA 71245 |
| Party Name | Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Baton Rouge, LA 70813 |
| Party Name | Grambling State University |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Grambling, LA 71245 |
| Party Name | Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Baton Rouge, LA 70813 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, September 15, 2023 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED |
| Friday, September 15, 2023 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED |
| Friday, September 15, 2023 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED |
| Monday, January 2, 2023 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 2, 2018 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, October 17, 2017 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 17, 2017 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, September 27, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 5, 2017 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, August 8, 2017 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, August 8, 2017 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, August 8, 2017 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, July 26, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 26, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 26, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, July 24, 2017 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, June 6, 2017 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, June 5, 2017 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, April 29, 2017 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |