FOUNDED 1922 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, July 23, 2002, a trademark application was filed for FOUNDED 1922 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FOUNDED 1922 trademark a serial number of 78146830. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Monday, February 3, 2025. This trademark is owned by SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC. The FOUNDED 1922 trademark is filed in the Vehicles & Locomotive Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

Goods made in whole or in significant part of leather, namely tote and travel bags, briefcases, luggage, umbrellas, wallets, billfolds, key chains, luggage tags

Playing cards

Books and magazines featuring information about the sorority; pencils; non-electric chart pointers; stationery; stationery-type portfolios; desk stands; holders for pens, pencils, and ink; printed instructional, educational, and teaching materials featuring information about the sorority

Ornamental novelty buttons

WATCHES AND JEWELRY

Athletic wear, namely belts, dresses, footwear, headwear, hosiery, coats, jackets, rainwear, pants, sweaters, t-shirts, wrist bands

Cloth banners

License plate holders

Hair brushes, hair combs, dinnerware and pottery, namely, plates, cups, dishes, bowls, saucers

Pillow, non-metal key chains, wood carvings in the nature of ornamental paddles, plaques, picture frames
founded 1922

General Information


Serial Number78146830
Word MarkFOUNDED 1922
Filing DateTuesday, July 23, 2002
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateMonday, February 3, 2025
Registration Number2831832
Registration DateTuesday, April 13, 2004
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 20, 2004

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of SIGMA GAMMA RHO DESIGN which consist of greek letters of sigma gamma rho,shield ," FOUNDED 1922" and symbols..
Goods and ServicesGoods made in whole or in significant part of leather, namely tote and travel bags, briefcases, luggage, umbrellas, wallets, billfolds, key chains, luggage tags
Goods and ServicesPlaying cards
Goods and ServicesBooks and magazines featuring information about the sorority; pencils; non-electric chart pointers; stationery; stationery-type portfolios; desk stands; holders for pens, pencils, and ink; printed instructional, educational, and teaching materials featuring information about the sorority
Goods and ServicesOrnamental novelty buttons
Goods and ServicesWATCHES AND JEWELRY
Goods and ServicesAthletic wear, namely belts, dresses, footwear, headwear, hosiery, coats, jackets, rainwear, pants, sweaters, t-shirts, wrist bands
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesCloth banners
Goods and ServicesLicense plate holders
NOT AVAILABLENo claim is made to the exclusive right to use "FOUNDED 1922" apart from the mark as shown.
Goods and ServicesHair brushes, hair combs, dinnerware and pottery, namely, plates, cups, dishes, bowls, saucers
Goods and ServicesPillow, non-metal key chains, wood carvings in the nature of ornamental paddles, plaques, picture frames

Classification Information


International Class012 - Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water.
US Class Codes019, 021, 023, 031, 035, 044
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateMonday, February 3, 2025
Primary Code012
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 12, 1922
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 12, 1922

International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateMonday, February 3, 2025
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 12, 1922
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 12, 1922

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateMonday, February 3, 2025
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 12, 1922
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 12, 1922

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateMonday, February 3, 2025
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 12, 1922
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 12, 1922

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateMonday, February 3, 2025
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 12, 1922
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 12, 1922

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateMonday, February 3, 2025
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 12, 1922
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 12, 1922

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateMonday, February 3, 2025
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 12, 1922
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 12, 1922

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateMonday, February 3, 2025
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 12, 1922
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 12, 1922

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes037, 039, 040, 042, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateMonday, February 3, 2025
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 12, 1922
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 12, 1922

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateMonday, February 3, 2025
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 12, 1922
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 12, 1922

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCARY, NC 27513

Party NameSIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60617

Party NameSIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60617

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, September 29, 2003EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, January 31, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, February 6, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, August 7, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, August 7, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, September 2, 2003CASE FILE IN TICRS
Sunday, April 25, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, October 3, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 26, 2003PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Wednesday, November 26, 2003EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 26, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, December 31, 2003NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, January 20, 2004PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 13, 2004REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 13, 2010TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 13, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, November 1, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, May 19, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, April 28, 2010POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Wednesday, October 27, 2010TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Sunday, April 13, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Sunday, April 13, 2014REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, April 29, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, April 29, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, April 28, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, April 29, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, June 6, 2024POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Friday, May 19, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, April 13, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 23, 2023NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, March 1, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, June 6, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, July 5, 2024POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Monday, February 3, 2025CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)
Monday, February 3, 2025NOTICE OF CANCELLATION SEC. 8 EMAILED