GMS SIMPLER. SAFER. STRONGER. Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, May 9, 2016, a trademark application was filed for GMS SIMPLER. SAFER. STRONGER. with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GMS SIMPLER. SAFER. STRONGER. trademark a serial number of 87029814. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, September 1, 2023. This trademark is owned by Group Management Services, Inc.. The GMS SIMPLER. SAFER. STRONGER. trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services category with the following description:

Professional employer organization services in the nature of employee leasing
gms simpler. safer. stronger.

General Information


Serial Number87029814
Word MarkGMS SIMPLER. SAFER. STRONGER.
Filing DateMonday, May 9, 2016
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, September 1, 2023
Registration Number5132118
Registration DateTuesday, January 31, 2017
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 15, 2016

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of two overlapping incomplete triangles, the one in the foreground being green with a single line green outline and the background triangle being blue with a single line blue outline surrounded by a blue oval. Under the design is the blue wording "GMS" above the black wording "SIMPLER. SAFER. STRONGER.". The color white represents background and/or transparent areas only and is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) blue, green, and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesProfessional employer organization services in the nature of employee leasing

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, September 1, 2023
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 1, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 1, 2007

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGroup Management Services, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEagan, MN 55121

Party NameGroup Management Services, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRichfield, OH 44286

Party NameGroup Management Services, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRichfield, OH 44286

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, September 2, 2023NOTICE OF CANCELLATION SEC. 8 EMAILED
Friday, September 1, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Monday, July 11, 2022POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8
Tuesday, July 5, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, January 31, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Monday, January 31, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 31, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, November 15, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 15, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, October 26, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 5, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 5, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, October 5, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 5, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 5, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, October 5, 2016PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Wednesday, October 5, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 5, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, October 5, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 5, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 5, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, September 14, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, September 13, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, September 13, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 31, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 31, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 31, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, August 24, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, May 13, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Thursday, May 12, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, May 12, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED