COLUMBUS STATE COUGARS Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, a trademark application was filed for COLUMBUS STATE COUGARS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the COLUMBUS STATE COUGARS trademark a serial number of 99465717. The federal status of this trademark filing is RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED as of Tuesday, April 28, 2026. This trademark is owned by Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia on behalf of Columbus State University. The COLUMBUS STATE COUGARS trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, and Business and Retail Services categories with the following description:
Clothing jerseys; Clothing jackets; Track jackets; Reversible jackets; Camouflage jackets; Outer jackets; Sports jackets; Rainproof jackets; Rain jackets; Shirt fronts; Shirts and short-sleeved shirts; Tee shirts; Golf shirts; Athletic shirts; Collared shirts; Sweat shirts; Sports shirts; Polo shirts; Yoga shirts; Work shirts; Baseball shirts; Short-sleeved shirts; Hooded sweat shirts; Graphic T-shirts; Long-sleeved shirts; Graphic tee shirts; Printed tee shirts; Long-sleeve tee-shirts; Short sleeve T-shirts; Golf pants, shirts and skirts; Hats; Uniforms; Shorts; Pants; Vests; Footwear
Paper; Stickers
Retail department stores; On-line retail department store services
General Information
| Serial Number | 99465717 |
| Word Mark | COLUMBUS STATE COUGARS |
| Filing Date | Thursday, November 6, 2025 |
| Status | 661 - RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 |
| 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 | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Clothing jerseys; Clothing jackets; Track jackets; Reversible jackets; Camouflage jackets; Outer jackets; Sports jackets; Rainproof jackets; Rain jackets; Shirt fronts; Shirts and short-sleeved shirts; Tee shirts; Golf shirts; Athletic shirts; Collared shirts; Sweat shirts; Sports shirts; Polo shirts; Yoga shirts; Work shirts; Baseball shirts; Short-sleeved shirts; Hooded sweat shirts; Graphic T-shirts; Long-sleeved shirts; Graphic tee shirts; Printed tee shirts; Long-sleeve tee-shirts; Short sleeve T-shirts; Golf pants, shirts and skirts; Hats; Uniforms; Shorts; Pants; Vests; Footwear |
| Goods and Services | Paper; Stickers |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the mark consists of the wording "COLUMBUS STATE" in smaller stylized font centered over "COUGARS" in larger stylized font, all arching above the stylized image of a cougar in mid-stride facing forward with the head of the cougar partially blocking the letters "GA". |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | COLUMBUS STATE |
| Goods and Services | Retail department stores; On-line retail department store services |
Classification Information
| International Class | 016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, November 6, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, August 1, 2010 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, August 1, 2010 |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, November 6, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, August 1, 2010 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, August 1, 2010 |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, November 6, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, August 1, 2010 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, August 1, 2010 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia on behalf of Columbus State University |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 60 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | Atlanta, GA 30334
US |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, November 6, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, November 6, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Monday, March 9, 2026 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Monday, March 9, 2026 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, March 23, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, March 23, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 23, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
