| Serial Number | 85704809 |
| Word Mark | GIA GIA KNOWLEDGE INTEGRITY EXCELLENCE 1931 |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, August 15, 2012 |
| Status | 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED |
| Status Date | Thursday, November 2, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 4331240 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, May 7, 2013 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, February 19, 2013 |
| Goods and Services | educational services, namely, providing classes, seminars, workshops and labs in the field of gemology, including gem identification, diamonds, diamond grading, colored stones, colored stone grading, jewelry design, jewelry sales and appraisal and distribution of course materials in connection therewith |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a design of seal with the words in the inner circle "KNOWLEDGE . INTEGRITY . EXCELLENCE 1931 GIA" and the center of seal the design of a diamond, microscope, and quarter of the world globe. |
| Goods and Services | Scientific instruments and apparatus, namely, [ layer analysis instruments, calculators, vacuum meters, electric conductance meters,] frequency meters, photometers, light detectors, material testing machines for testing the composition of gems and pearls; diamond testers; p[ earl comparison sets, ] dichroscopes, polariscopes,[ proportion scopes, ] spectrometers, [ gold testers; calipers; digital calipers; ] loupes, imaging machines for use in testing the composition of 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; ultraviolet viewing apparatus for viewing gems and jewelry; light beam projection instruments for use in grading diamonds and gems; optical filters, color filters and polarizing filters; 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; grading instruments for grading, examining, and testing gems, for grading, examining and testing pearls, and for analyzing jewelry; portable laboratory apparatus for use in measuring, analyzing, grading, examining, testing and evaluating materials, namely, diamonds and other gemstones; portable laboratory apparatus for use in measuring, analyzing, grading, examining, testing and evaluating the characteristics of gems, pearls and jewelry; scientific instruments and apparatus for examining, testing, evaluating and appraising gems, pearls and jewelry; [ pre-recorded CDs, ] [ DVDs, videotapes, ] [ audiotapes featuring educational materials in the field of gemology ] |
| Goods and Services | printed matter, namely, magazines, journals and newsletters in the field of gemology, books in the field of gemology, instructional and teaching materials in the field of gemology, reference materials, namely, manuals, handbooks, printed charts and printed tables, all in the field of gemology, testing materials, namely, test booklets, score sheets and answer sheets, printed diplomas, posters, gemological grading reports |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "1931" |
| Goods and Services | Gemological services, namely, grading precious gems and registering precious gems |
| 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 | Thursday, August 23, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, January 1, 2011 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, January 1, 2011 |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, August 23, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, September 1, 2010 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, October 11, 2010 |
| 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 | Thursday, August 23, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, September 1, 2010 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, October 11, 2010 |
| 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 | Thursday, August 23, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, September 1, 2010 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, January 1, 2011 |
| 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 |
| Thursday, August 23, 2012 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, August 18, 2012 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, August 24, 2012 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 11, 2012 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, December 19, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, December 19, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 2, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, December 19, 2012 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 2, 2013 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, January 2, 2013 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 2, 2013 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Wednesday, January 2, 2013 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, January 16, 2013 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, January 16, 2013 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, January 30, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 19, 2013 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, February 19, 2013 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2013 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, May 7, 2018 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, May 29, 2019 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, June 4, 2019 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 |
| Wednesday, December 4, 2019 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, December 4, 2019 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, December 4, 2019 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, February 24, 2020 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 |
| Monday, August 24, 2020 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| 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 |
| Saturday, May 7, 2022 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Monday, May 8, 2023 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Thursday, November 2, 2023 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Thursday, November 2, 2023 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Thursday, November 2, 2023 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED |
| Thursday, November 2, 2023 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Thursday, December 12, 2024 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED |
| Thursday, December 12, 2024 | WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY GRANTED |
| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| 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 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 21, 2025 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, April 21, 2025 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |