FPM BETTER PRACTICE. HEALTHIER PATIENTS. REWARDING CAREER. Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, September 29, 2017, a trademark application was filed for FPM BETTER PRACTICE. HEALTHIER PATIENTS. REWARDING CAREER. with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FPM BETTER PRACTICE. HEALTHIER PATIENTS. REWARDING CAREER. trademark a serial number of 87628689. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Sunday, September 15, 2024. This trademark is owned by American Academy of Family Physicians. The FPM BETTER PRACTICE. HEALTHIER PATIENTS. REWARDING CAREER. trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

providing a website featuring online non-downloadable articles in the field of medical practice management; online journals, namely, blogs in the field of medical practice management; educational services, namely, classes, seminars, and workshops in the field of medical practice management; providing continuing medical education (CME) courses in the field of medical practice management, and on-line distribution of electronic course materials in connection therewith

downloadable journal and written articles in the field of medical practice management provided via mobile application

journal in the field of medical practice management provided in print
fpm better practice. healthier patients. rewarding career.

General Information


Serial Number87628689
Word MarkFPM BETTER PRACTICE. HEALTHIER PATIENTS. REWARDING CAREER.
Filing DateFriday, September 29, 2017
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateSunday, September 15, 2024
Registration Number5562564
Registration DateTuesday, September 11, 2018
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 13, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesproviding a website featuring online non-downloadable articles in the field of medical practice management; online journals, namely, blogs in the field of medical practice management; educational services, namely, classes, seminars, and workshops in the field of medical practice management; providing continuing medical education (CME) courses in the field of medical practice management, and on-line distribution of electronic course materials in connection therewith
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the letters "FPM" in white presented in a red rectangle and the words "BETTER PRACTICE. HEALTHIER PATIENTS. REWARDING CAREER." presented in red lettering to the right over a white background.
Goods and Servicesdownloadable journal and written articles in the field of medical practice management provided via mobile application
Goods and Servicesjournal in the field of medical practice management provided in print
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) RED and WHITE is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 9, 2018
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 9, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 9, 2018

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 DateThursday, October 5, 2017
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 9, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 9, 2018

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 9, 2018
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 9, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 9, 2018

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressLeawood, KS 66211-2680

Party NameAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressLeawood, KS 662112680

Party NameAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressLeawood, KS 662112680

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, October 6, 2017NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 3, 2017NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, October 5, 2017NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, November 2, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, November 6, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, November 6, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, November 6, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, January 8, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, January 29, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, January 8, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, January 9, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, January 29, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, January 29, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, January 29, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, July 20, 2018STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, January 29, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 21, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 13, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 13, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 8, 2018NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, June 27, 2018TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 27, 2018USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, July 20, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Sunday, September 15, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Sunday, September 15, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Sunday, September 15, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, August 6, 2018ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, August 7, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 11, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, September 11, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 6, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED