BUSINESS CERTIFIED Trademark

Trademark Overview

On Thursday, January 30, 2014, a trademark application was filed for BUSINESS CERTIFIED with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BUSINESS CERTIFIED trademark a serial number of 86179697. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Wednesday, July 20, 2022. This trademark is owned by Nissan North America, Inc.. The BUSINESS CERTIFIED trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services category with the following description:

Advertising, promotional and marketing services, in the nature of dealership-to-dealership, manufacturer-to-dealership, manufacturer-to-consumer and dealer-to-consumer services to promote profitability by increasing automotive sales and services in the small business market, namely, the commercial retail and small fleet markets; business services, namely, administration of a program for enabling participants to receive expedited and complimentary services in the field of automotive sales and services
business certified

General Information

Serial Number86179697
Word MarkBUSINESS CERTIFIED
Filing DateThursday, January 30, 2014
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateWednesday, July 20, 2022
Registration Number4642591
Registration DateTuesday, November 18, 2014
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 1, 2014

Trademark Statements

Description of MarkThe mark consists of the wording "BUSINESS CERTIFIED" displayed on a banner wrapped around a circular design. The circular design has an outline and two curved bands displayed above and below the banner accenting the aforementioned outline and banner.
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesAdvertising, promotional and marketing services, in the nature of dealership-to-dealership, manufacturer-to-dealership, manufacturer-to-consumer and dealer-to-consumer services to promote profitability by increasing automotive sales and services in the small business market, namely, the commercial retail and small fleet markets; business services, namely, administration of a program for enabling participants to receive expedited and complimentary services in the field of automotive sales and services
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"BUSINESS CERTIFIED"

Classification Information

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, July 20, 2022
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, April 24, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, April 24, 2014

Trademark Owner History

Party NameNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFRANKLIN, TN 37067
Party NameNissan North America, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFranklin, TN 37067
Party NameNissan North America, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFranklin, TN 370685001
Party NameNissan North America, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFranklin, TN 370685001

Trademark Events

Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, November 18, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 20, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 20, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, July 20, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, July 20, 2022REINSTATED
Tuesday, July 19, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, July 14, 2022PETITION TO DIRECTOR GRANTED
Tuesday, July 5, 2022ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Wednesday, November 10, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, October 27, 2021AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, September 7, 2021TEAS PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 1, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, September 1, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 1, 2021TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 1, 2021TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, September 1, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, September 1, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 1, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 31, 2021NOTICE OF CANCELLATION SEC. 8 EMAILED
Sunday, August 29, 2021CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Tuesday, February 23, 2021POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Tuesday, February 23, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, November 18, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, November 18, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, October 28, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, October 28, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 18, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 15, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 14, 2014ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Friday, October 10, 2014STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, September 23, 2014USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, October 10, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, September 23, 2014TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 26, 2014NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, July 1, 2014OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 1, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, June 11, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 29, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, May 21, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, May 8, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 7, 2014EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, May 7, 2014NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 7, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 7, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, May 6, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, February 12, 2014NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 11, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, February 3, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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