| Serial Number | 85246659 |
| Word Mark | ERNEST J. GAINES AWARD FOR LITERARY EXCELLENCE |
| Filing Date | Friday, February 18, 2011 |
| Status | 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED |
| Status Date | Saturday, April 17, 2021 |
| Registration Number | 4073240 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, December 20, 2011 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, October 4, 2011 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "AWARD FOR LITERARY EXCELLENCE" |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the frontal image of Ernest J. Gaines, with the words "Ernest J. Gaines award for literary excellence". |
| Goods and Services | Providing incentives to writers to demonstrate excellence in the field of writing through the issuance of awards; providing recognition and incentives to writers by the way of awards and contests to demonstrate excellence in the field of writing |
| Name/Portrait Description and/or Consent Statement | The name(s), portrait(s), and/or signature(s) shown in the mark identifies "Ernest J. Gaines", whose consent(s) to register is made of record. |
| 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 | Thursday, February 24, 2011 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, January 24, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, January 24, 2008 |
| Party Name | The Baton Rouge Area Foundation |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Baton Rouge, LA 70802 |
| Party Name | The Baton Rouge Area Foundation |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Baton Rouge, LA 70802 |
| Party Name | The Baton Rouge Area Foundation |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Baton Rouge, LA 70802 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Saturday, April 17, 2021 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED |
| Saturday, April 17, 2021 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Saturday, April 17, 2021 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Saturday, April 17, 2021 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Monday, January 4, 2021 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Sunday, December 20, 2020 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 13, 2017 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 13, 2017 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Monday, March 13, 2017 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, January 10, 2017 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, December 20, 2016 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 20, 2011 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, October 4, 2011 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 4, 2011 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 4, 2011 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2011 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Monday, August 29, 2011 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Monday, August 15, 2011 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, August 4, 2011 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, August 4, 2011 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, August 4, 2011 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, May 24, 2011 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 24, 2011 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 24, 2011 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, May 19, 2011 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, February 25, 2011 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED |
| Thursday, February 24, 2011 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM |
| Tuesday, February 22, 2011 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM |