CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, June 30, 2016, a trademark application was filed for CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER trademark a serial number of 87089007. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Monday, February 20, 2023. This trademark is owned by Professional Photographers of America, Inc.. The CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER trademark is filed in the category with the following description:

Professional photography
certified professional photographer

General Information


Serial Number87089007
Word MarkCERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Filing DateThursday, June 30, 2016
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateMonday, February 20, 2023
Registration Number5140993
Registration DateTuesday, February 14, 2017
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 29, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProfessional photography
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a horizontal red rectangle containing the word "CERTIFIED" in white letters. The lower portion of the red rectangle is bisected by a horizontal white band containing the words "PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER" in gray. Below the white horizontal band the red coloration of the rectangle resumes and continues to the bottom of the mark.
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) red, white and gray is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Certification Mark StatementThe certification mark, as used or intended to be used by persons authorized by the certifier, certifies or is intended to certify that the person certified meets the certifier's standards of technical competence and professional integrity.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER"

Classification Information


International ClassB -
US Class CodesB
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, July 5, 2016
Primary CodeB
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, May 1, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, May 1, 2005

Trademark Owner History


Party NameProfessional Photographers of America, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30303

Party NameProfessional Photographers of America, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30303

Party NameProfessional Photographers of America, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30303

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, February 20, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, February 20, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Monday, August 15, 2022POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Tuesday, August 9, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, August 8, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, February 18, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, February 14, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 14, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, November 29, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 29, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, November 9, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 26, 2016LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, October 18, 2016ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, October 3, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, September 22, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, September 22, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, September 22, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, September 22, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, September 15, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, July 6, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 5, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED