| Serial Number | 98326684 |
| Word Mark | BEAR CREEK FAMILY DENTISTRY |
| Filing Date | Thursday, December 21, 2023 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, October 1, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, October 1, 2024 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of two concentric circles outlined in red with the area between the circles shaded in white, the stylized wording "BEAR CREEK" appearing in between the circles at the top in black, and the stylized wording "FAMILY DENTISTRY" appearing in between the circles at the bottom in black font. In the center of the inner circle, there are five bears shaded in tan and outlined in black on a white background. The largest bear is centered and dressed as a dentist, wearing a blue shirt with a black tie and a white coat. A yellow toothbrush and a dentist mirror outlined in black are in the largest bear's shirt pocket. The largest bear is also wearing glasses, outlined in black and filled in with white, and a head mirror with a black headband and with the mirror portion filled in with white. The second bear, appearing on the far left of the inner circle, is wearing a green shirt and black pants. To its right is the third bear, wearing a red bow on its head, a yellow shirt, and blue pants. To its right, the fourth bear is wearing a green shirt and a hat outlined in black. The fifth bear appears on the far right of the inner circle, wearing a yellow hat with a black band in the middle and a red dress with a black belt and a white square in the center. The second, third, fourth, and fifth bear are all holding their right paws up to their mouths. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) red, blue, green, yellow, black, tan, and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Dental care services; Dental hygienist services; Oral surgery and dental implant services; Oral surgery services; Orthodontic services; Pediatric dentistry |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "BEAR CREEK FAMILY DENTISTRY" |
| International Class | 044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, December 21, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 044 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, June 1, 2003 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, June 1, 2003 |
| Party Name | Robert E. Tafel, DDS, PA |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Dallas, TX 75207 |
| Party Name | Robert E. Tafel, DDS, PA |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Dallas, TX 75207 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, December 21, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, April 4, 2024 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Thursday, April 4, 2024 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Thursday, April 4, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Monday, July 22, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, August 26, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, August 26, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, August 26, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, August 26, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, August 26, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, August 26, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |