| Serial Number | 88201376 |
| Word Mark | FAMILY CONNECTS |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, November 20, 2018 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, September 8, 2020 |
| Registration Number | 6144628 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, September 8, 2020 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, June 23, 2020 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a diamond shape composed of four geometric figures representing stylized people with outstretched arms facing towards a circle in the center. The top and bottom figures are smaller and appear enclosed within the outstretched arms of the larger figures on the left and right. To the right of this design are the words "FAMILY CONNECTS" in stylized font, with the word "CONNECTS" centered below the word "FAMILY". A horizontal line appears at the bottom of the mark. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Business consulting services for local nonprofit organizations, health departments, hospital systems, state-wide early childhood, education or health systems, physician groups and/or universities concerning newborns and children, namely, organizing and implementing programs to provide healthcare to new mothers and their babies |
| Goods and Services | Providing information and consulting services in the field of parenting concerning the health of children, namely, newborn home visits to ensure medical health; Providing information and consulting services in the fields of health, healthcare, reproductive health, maternal, newborn and family health to new mothers and families about supporting newborns and their families |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "FAMILY" |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, December 10, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, October 16, 2018 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, October 16, 2018 |
| International Class | 044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, December 10, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 044 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, October 16, 2018 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, October 16, 2018 |
| Party Name | FAMILY CONNECTS INTERNATIONAL |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 54 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | DURHAM, NC 27707 |
| Party Name | Duke University |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Durham, NC 27701 |
| Party Name | Duke University |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Durham, NC 27701 |
| Party Name | Duke University |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Durham, NC 27701 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, February 22, 2019 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, November 23, 2018 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, December 10, 2018 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, December 11, 2018 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, March 1, 2019 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, March 1, 2019 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, March 1, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 3, 2019 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, September 3, 2019 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, September 3, 2019 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, October 8, 2019 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, October 8, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Tuesday, October 8, 2019 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 16, 2020 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Monday, March 16, 2020 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, March 16, 2020 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, April 20, 2020 | ACTION CONTINUING A FINAL - COMPLETED |
| Monday, April 20, 2020 | CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 20, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF SUBSEQUENT FINAL EMAILED |
| Thursday, May 14, 2020 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, May 14, 2020 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, May 15, 2020 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Saturday, May 16, 2020 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, June 3, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2020 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2020 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 8, 2020 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Monday, September 8, 2025 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |