| Serial Number | 99480529 |
| Word Mark | FOCM |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, November 5, 2025 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, April 14, 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 | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) Red, yellow, orange, blue, light blue and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | On-line business networking services; General business networking referral services, namely, promoting the goods and services of others by passing business leads and referrals among group members; Business networking; Organizing business networking events in the field of life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology for the purpose of facilitating partnerships, collaborations, and business relationships, namely, connecting companies with potential partners, vendors, and customers to support business growth |
| Pseudo Mark | FRIENDS OF CHRIS MATHEUS |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized letters “FOCM” in blue with a white outline, appearing above a five-pointed orange star with white highlighting around it. Behind the star are yellow rays on a red background, resembling a sunrise. Beneath the star are light blue and white wavy lines representing water. The white near the letters and around the star creates a contrast effect against the background colors. |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, November 5, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, June 18, 2013 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, June 20, 2013 |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | Wilmington, NC 28409 US |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | Wilmington, NC 28409 US |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Thursday, March 12, 2026 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, March 12, 2026 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, March 19, 2026 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |