| Serial Number | 87495144 |
| Word Mark | GIA |
| Filing Date | Monday, June 19, 2017 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, March 24, 2020 |
| Registration Number | 6019290 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, March 24, 2020 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, April 3, 2018 |
| Goods and Services | Educational services, namely, providing on-site and distance courses, namely, classes, seminars, workshops and labs in the field of gemology, namely, gem identification, diamonds, diamond grading, colored stones, colored stone grading, pearl grading, jewelry design, jewelry sales, jewelry promotion, investigation of genuineness of gems, and valuation of gems, pearls and jewelry, and distribution of course materials in connection therewith; On-line electronic publications, not downloadable of books, texts and journals in the field of gemology |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a circle with spikes pointing outward along the perimeter containing a shield separated into three sections containing a hemisphere of a globe, a gemstone, and a microscope with the lettering "GIA" above the shield. |
| Goods and Services | Computer software for diamond analysis and grading; Motion picture films about gems and jewelry, slide films about gems and jewelry; data carriers featuring educational materials in the field of gemology, such as videotapes, CD-ROMs, USB drives, audiotapes and transmitters and reproducers of sound, images or data; scientific instruments and apparatus, namely, permanent and portable layer analysis instruments, calculators, vacuum meters, electric conductance meters, frequency meters, photometers, light detectors, material testing machines for testing the composition, structure, and optical and physical properties of diamonds, gems and pearls, diamond testers, pearl comparison sets, dichroscopes, polariscopes, proportion scopes, spectrometers, light beam projection and grading instruments for use in grading, examining and testing diamonds, gems, pearls and jewelry, optical filters, color filters for apparatus used in testing the color of gems, pearls, and jewelry, and polarizing filters; laboratory equipment, namely, calipers and digital calipers, loupes, imaging machines for use in testing the composition, structure, and optical and physical properties of diamonds, gems and pearls, microscopes, scales, refractometers, and spectroscopes, measuring instruments for measuring light, weight, volume, mass, diameters, density, clarity, color, cuts, chemical structures of gems and pearls, measuring instruments for measuring the proportions and composition of gems, pearls and jewelry, microscope lamps; color testing equipment, namely, color comparators and apparatus for testing the color of gems, pearls and jewelry, ultraviolet and fluorescent testing apparatus for use in testing, examining, grading and evaluating gems, pearls and jewelry, photo-optical instruments for viewing and imaging gems, pearls and jewelry |
| Goods and Services | Jewelry, jewelry boxes, jewelry cases, costume jewelry, pearls, gems, gem replicas, gemstone cases, jewelry beads, pendants, jewelry charms, jewelry pins, lapel pins, cuff links, tie pins, brooches, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, jewelry ring stands and watches |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Gemological services, namely, grading and identifying diamonds, precious gems and pearls |
| International Class | 009 - 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 Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, February 12, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, January 16, 2014 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, January 16, 2017 |
| International Class | 014 - 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 Codes | 002, 027, 028, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, June 23, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 014 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, August 21, 2019 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, August 21, 2019 |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, February 12, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, April 1, 2016 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, April 1, 2016 |
| International Class | 042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, February 12, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, April 1, 2016 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, April 1, 2016 |
| Party Name | Gemological Institute of America, Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | CARLSBAD, CA 92008 |
| Party Name | Gemological Institute of America, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Carlsbad, CA 92008 |
| Party Name | Gemological Institute of America, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Carlsbad, CA 92008 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, September 18, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 22, 2017 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, June 23, 2017 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, June 24, 2017 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, September 18, 2017 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, September 18, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, September 18, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 22, 2018 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, February 22, 2018 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, February 23, 2018 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, March 14, 2018 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 3, 2018 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, April 3, 2018 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 29, 2018 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, February 27, 2018 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, February 27, 2018 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 27, 2018 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 27, 2018 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, February 27, 2018 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Wednesday, April 25, 2018 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, November 19, 2019 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Thursday, November 29, 2018 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, November 29, 2018 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED |
| Thursday, November 29, 2018 | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |
| Saturday, December 1, 2018 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Monday, May 27, 2019 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Monday, May 27, 2019 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED |
| Monday, May 27, 2019 | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED |
| Wednesday, May 29, 2019 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 19, 2019 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, February 11, 2020 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
| Saturday, November 30, 2019 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, December 4, 2019 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Tuesday, February 11, 2020 | SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, February 11, 2020 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 11, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 11, 2020 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Wednesday, February 12, 2020 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Wednesday, February 12, 2020 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 12, 2020 | WITHDRAWN FROM ISSUE - MANAGING ATTORNEY REQUEST |
| Wednesday, February 12, 2020 | SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, February 12, 2020 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 12, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 12, 2020 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Wednesday, February 12, 2020 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
| Thursday, February 13, 2020 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 14, 2020 | ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED |
| Thursday, February 20, 2020 | ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW COMPLETE |
| Friday, February 21, 2020 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 24, 2020 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, January 4, 2022 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 4, 2022 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 4, 2022 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Tuesday, January 4, 2022 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 4, 2022 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Thursday, December 12, 2024 | WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY GRANTED |
| Thursday, December 12, 2024 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED |
| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Monday, March 24, 2025 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 21, 2025 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Monday, April 21, 2025 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 21, 2025 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 21, 2025 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, April 21, 2025 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |