EXCUSES ARE LAME Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, June 30, 2023, a trademark application was filed for EXCUSES ARE LAME with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the EXCUSES ARE LAME trademark a serial number of 98066630. The federal status of this trademark filing is NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED as of Tuesday, June 18, 2024. This trademark is owned by EXCUSES ARE LAME, LLC. The EXCUSES ARE LAME trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Coaching in the field of self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; Education services, namely, providing live and on-line classes, training, courses, coaching, webinars, seminars, conferences, events, and workshops in the field of self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; Education services, namely, providing mentoring, tutoring, classes, seminars and workshops in the field of self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; Education s...

A series of printed books, printed articles, printed handouts and printed worksheets in the field of self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; Printed books in the field of self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; Printed educational books featuring self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; Printed educational publications, namely, educational learning cards, flash cards, activity cards, workbooks, textbooks, activity books, sto...

Athletic apparel, namely, shirts, pants, jackets, footwear, hats and caps, athletic uniforms; Athletic bottoms; Athletic footwear; Athletic shorts; Athletic tops; Footwear; Hats; Headwear; Hoodies; Pants; Shirts; Sweat jackets; Sweat pants; Sweat shirts; Sweat shorts; Sweat suits; Sweaters; T-shirts; Bottoms as clothing; Tops as clothing
excuses are lame

General Information


Serial Number98066630
Word MarkEXCUSES ARE LAME
Filing DateFriday, June 30, 2023
Status688 - NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED
Status DateTuesday, June 18, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 23, 2024

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesCoaching in the field of self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; Education services, namely, providing live and on-line classes, training, courses, coaching, webinars, seminars, conferences, events, and workshops in the field of self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; Education services, namely, providing mentoring, tutoring, classes, seminars and workshops in the field of self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; Education services, namely, providing non-downloadable webinars in the field of self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; Educational services, namely, conducting classes, training, courses, coaching, webinars, seminars, conferences, events, and workshops in the field of marketing, business, affiliate programs, business development, sports, music, finances, books, publications, publishing, automotive, electronics, toys, games, self-help, do-it-yourself, construction, software, computer hardware and peripherals, wealth, and education and distribution of educational materials in connection therewith; Training in the field of advertising; Training services in the field of business know-how; Training services in the field of business knowledge; Business training; Business education and training services, namely, developing customized in-company leadership and executive development programs, providing executive coaching services, and providing public and in-company keynote presentations to business leaders; Business education and training services, namely, developing customized leadership and executive development programs, providing executive coaching services, and providing business education programs to employees and executives; Consultancy relating to arranging and conducting of training workshops; Entertainment services, namely, providing podcasts in the field of self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; Entertainment services, namely, providing video podcasts in the field of self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; Leadership development training for educators; Leadership development training in the field of self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; On-line video journals, namely, vlogs featuring nondownloadable videos in the field of self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; Production of podcasts; Providing a website featuring blogs and non-downloadable publications in the nature of articles, newsletters, brochures, blog posts, and videos in the field(s) of self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; Providing information about education via a website; Providing online non-downloadable videos in the field of self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; Teaching and training in business, industry and information technology
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized font of words on two lines, the top line contains "EXCUSES", and the bottom line contains "ARE LAME". To the left of the text is a stylized design of a circle, and inside the circle is a triangle, and a second line that mirrors the bottom and left side of the triangle. The design is in greyscale and no colors are claimed.
Goods and ServicesA series of printed books, printed articles, printed handouts and printed worksheets in the field of self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; Printed books in the field of self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; Printed educational books featuring self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; Printed educational publications, namely, educational learning cards, flash cards, activity cards, workbooks, textbooks, activity books, story books, puzzle books, printed puzzles, teacher guides, manuals, posters and educational booklets in the field of self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; Printed educational publications, namely, articles, newsletters, brochures, blog posts, and videos in the fields of self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; Printed fiction books on a variety of topics; Printed non-fiction books on a variety of topics; Printed publications, namely, books, articles, hand-outs, spreadsheets, blogs, magazines, workbooks, guides, manuals, booklets, an pamphlets in the field of self-help, professional development, personal development, relationships, communications, marketing, business, sports, music, finances, publishing, electronics, games, do-it-yourself, construction, software, wealth, and education; Series of printed fiction and non-fiction books on a variety of topics; Series of printed fiction works, namely, novels and books
Goods and ServicesAthletic apparel, namely, shirts, pants, jackets, footwear, hats and caps, athletic uniforms; Athletic bottoms; Athletic footwear; Athletic shorts; Athletic tops; Footwear; Hats; Headwear; Hoodies; Pants; Shirts; Sweat jackets; Sweat pants; Sweat shirts; Sweat shorts; Sweat suits; Sweaters; T-shirts; Bottoms as clothing; Tops as clothing
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


International Class016 - 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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 1, 2023
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 1, 2023
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 1, 2023
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameEXCUSES ARE LAME, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressBoynton Beach, FL 33435

Party NameEXCUSES ARE LAME, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressBoynton Beach, FL 33435

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, July 4, 2023NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, August 1, 2023NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, August 2, 2023NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, March 15, 2024ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, March 15, 2024APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 3, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 23, 2024PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 23, 2024OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 18, 2024NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT