GCF GLOBAL CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BETTER LIFE. Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, June 10, 2016, a trademark application was filed for GCF GLOBAL CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BETTER LIFE. with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GCF GLOBAL CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BETTER LIFE. trademark a serial number of 87067292. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, December 22, 2023. This trademark is owned by Goodwill Community Foundation, Inc.. The GCF GLOBAL CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BETTER LIFE. trademark is filed in the Insurance & Financial Services and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Educational services, namely, providing classroom and internet-based training programs in the field of computer use and operations, social media and internet basics, English and Spanish languages, mathematics and finances, vocational skills development, and job searching, and distribution of course material in connection therewith; vocational training programs in the field of computers; training in the development and acquisition of computer skills and related career and workplace development skills

Charitable fundraising; fundraising services, namely, organizing, arranging and conducting programs for the benefit of non-profit organizations; Charitable fundraising to support education, employment and life enrichment opportunities for persons with disabilities or other disadvantaging circumstances
gcf global creating opportunities for a better life.

General Information


Serial Number87067292
Word MarkGCF GLOBAL CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BETTER LIFE.
Filing DateFriday, June 10, 2016
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, December 22, 2023
Registration Number5216631
Registration DateTuesday, June 6, 2017
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 21, 2017

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, providing classroom and internet-based training programs in the field of computer use and operations, social media and internet basics, English and Spanish languages, mathematics and finances, vocational skills development, and job searching, and distribution of course material in connection therewith; vocational training programs in the field of computers; training in the development and acquisition of computer skills and related career and workplace development skills
Description of MarkThe mark consists of two paper dolls standing in front of a stylized globe having three shooting stars crossing from left to right, the stars being of different size and generally positioned along the right perimeter of the globe, and the stylized literal elements "GCF GLOBAL" positioned above the stylized literal elements "CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BETTER LIFE".
Pseudo MarkGLOBAL CREATING FOUNDATION GLOBAL CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BETTER LIFE.
Goods and ServicesCharitable fundraising; fundraising services, namely, organizing, arranging and conducting programs for the benefit of non-profit organizations; Charitable fundraising to support education, employment and life enrichment opportunities for persons with disabilities or other disadvantaging circumstances
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"GLOBAL"

Classification Information


International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 22, 2023
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 22, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 22, 2015

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 22, 2023
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 22, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 22, 2015

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGCF GLOBAL LEARNING, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressDURHAM, NC 27703

Party NameGoodwill Community Foundation, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressDurham, NC 27703

Party NameGoodwill Community Foundation, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressDurham, NC 27703

Party NameGoodwill Community Foundation, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressDurham, NC 27703

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, December 22, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Monday, June 6, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 13, 2021AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, June 6, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 21, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 21, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 1, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Thursday, February 9, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 7, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, February 7, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, February 7, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 30, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 30, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 30, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, August 25, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, June 18, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, June 17, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, June 14, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED