GIG-CAPABLE PROVIDER GIG CERTIFIED BY NTCA THE RURAL BROADBAND ASSOCIATION Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Saturday, May 18, 2019, a trademark application was filed for GIG-CAPABLE PROVIDER GIG CERTIFIED BY NTCA THE RURAL BROADBAND ASSOCIATION with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GIG-CAPABLE PROVIDER GIG CERTIFIED BY NTCA THE RURAL BROADBAND ASSOCIATION trademark a serial number of 88436530. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, March 31, 2020. This trademark is owned by National Telecommunications Cooperative Association. The GIG-CAPABLE PROVIDER GIG CERTIFIED BY NTCA THE RURAL BROADBAND ASSOCIATION trademark is filed in the category with the following description:
Telecommunication services, namely, providing internet access via broadband optical or wireless networks
General Information
| Serial Number | 88436530 |
| Word Mark | GIG-CAPABLE PROVIDER GIG CERTIFIED BY NTCA THE RURAL BROADBAND ASSOCIATION |
| Filing Date | Saturday, May 18, 2019 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, March 31, 2020 |
| Registration Number | 6022217 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, March 31, 2020 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, January 14, 2020 |
Trademark Statements
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a series of concentric orange circles with the exterior circle shown as a thick orange circle with a thin orange circle immediately inside the exterior circle. The words "GIG-CAPABLE PROVIDER" in orange lettering appear at the top and bottom of the white circular space between the second and third orange concentric circles with orange stars appearing at the mid-points of that circular white space at 3:00 o'clock and 9:00 o'clock. Immediately inside the circular white space appears the third, and final orange circle which is a thin circle with a series of short orange lines facing inward around the interior of the circle to form the appearance of a simple gear. In the white circular space interior to the third orange circle appear the words "GIG CERTIFIED" in orange above the words "BY NTCA" in black. The letter "C" in "NTCA" is a series of four waves. Further below appear the words "THE RURAL BROADBAND ASSOCIATION" in black. |
| Goods and Services | Telecommunication services, namely, providing internet access via broadband optical or wireless networks |
| Pseudo Mark | GIG-CAPABLE PROVIDER GIG CERTIFIED BY NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION THE RURAL BROADBAND ASSOCIATION |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | AS TO "THE RURAL BROADBAND ASSOCIATION" |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) organge, white and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Certification Mark Statement | The certification mark, as used by persons authorized by the certifier, certifies that the certified internet service provider has achieved gigabit capability to ninety-five percent of at least one exchange or census block in its service territory and that gigabit technology technology is currently commercially available within the exchange or census block. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "GIG-CAPABLE PROVIDER", "GIG-CAPABLE PROVIDER", AND "GIG CERTIFIED" |
Classification Information
| International Class | B - |
| US Class Codes | B |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, June 6, 2019 |
| Primary Code | B |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, August 26, 2015 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, August 26, 2015 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | National Telecommunications Cooperative Association |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Arlington, VA 22203 |
| Party Name | National Telecommunications Cooperative Association |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Arlington, VA 22203 |
| Party Name | National Telecommunications Cooperative Association |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Arlington, VA 22203 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, June 7, 2019 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 22, 2019 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, June 6, 2019 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, July 31, 2019 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, August 5, 2019 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, August 5, 2019 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, August 5, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, November 18, 2019 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, November 18, 2019 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, November 18, 2019 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, December 9, 2019 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, December 11, 2019 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, December 25, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 14, 2020 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, January 14, 2020 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 31, 2020 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, March 31, 2025 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
