GIA ALUMNI Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, August 21, 2018, a trademark application was filed for GIA ALUMNI with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GIA ALUMNI trademark a serial number of 88087064. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Friday, August 22, 2025. This trademark is owned by Gemological Institute of America, Inc.. The GIA ALUMNI trademark is filed in the Unknown category with the following description:

To indicate membership in a gemological-focused Alumni Association
gia alumni

General Information


Serial Number88087064
Word MarkGIA ALUMNI
Filing DateTuesday, August 21, 2018
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateFriday, August 22, 2025
Registration Number5785620
Registration DateTuesday, June 25, 2019
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 9, 2019

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe 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 and the word "ALUMNI" beneath the shield.
Goods and ServicesTo indicate membership in a gemological-focused Alumni Association
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
NOT AVAILABLE"ALUMNI"

Classification Information


International Class200 - Unknown
US Class Codes200
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, August 29, 2018
Primary Code200
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, June 27, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, June 27, 2017

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGemological Institute of America, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCARLSBAD, CA 92008

Party NameGemological Institute of America, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCarlsbad, CA 92008

Party NameGemological Institute of America, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCarlsbad, CA 92008

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, December 6, 2018ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, August 24, 2018NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, August 29, 2018NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, August 30, 2018NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 12, 2018PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, December 12, 2018PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 12, 2018NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 12, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 12, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, February 13, 2019TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, February 14, 2019APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, March 4, 2019ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, March 6, 2019LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, April 9, 2019PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 20, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 9, 2019OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 25, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 4, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 4, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 4, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 4, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, January 4, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, November 27, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 27, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 27, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, June 25, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 27, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, December 12, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED
Thursday, December 26, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, December 26, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, December 26, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, December 26, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, December 26, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, November 27, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, December 12, 2024WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY GRANTED
Friday, March 14, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, April 21, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, April 21, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, April 21, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, July 12, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, August 6, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, August 22, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, August 22, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, April 21, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, April 21, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED