GOV CLOSE CERTIFIED Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Friday, January 30, 2026, a trademark application was filed for GOV CLOSE CERTIFIED with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GOV CLOSE CERTIFIED trademark a serial number of 99625235. The federal status of this trademark filing is NEW APPLICATION - ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER as of Thursday, May 28, 2026. This trademark is owned by RICHARD C. HOWARD LLC. The GOV CLOSE CERTIFIED trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:
Career coaching services; Professional coaching services in the field of government contracting, business development, and federal sales; Educational services, namely, conducting workshops, seminars, and training programs in the field of federal government contracting and procurement; Vocational skills training in the field of government contracting; Career counseling, namely, providing advice concerning education options to pursue career opportunities; Educational services, namely, providing continuing professional education courses in the field of government contracting, business development, and federal sales; Education services, namely, providing online non-downloadable webinars and educational videos in the field of government contracting; Providing training for certification in the field of federal procurement and government contract business development; Professional coaching services in the field of government contracting and federal business development; Training services in t...
Business consulting services in the field of federal government contract acquisition; Business development consulting services; Business development services; Business consulting services in the field of government contracting and federal sales
General Information
| Serial Number | 99625235 |
| Word Mark | GOV CLOSE CERTIFIED |
| Filing Date | Friday, January 30, 2026 |
| Status | 638 - NEW APPLICATION - ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Status Date | Thursday, May 28, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Statements
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a shield design outlined in gold with a black interior. The literal elements “GOV CLOSE” appear near the top of the shield in green lettering, with the literal element “CERTIFIED” displayed below in white lettering. A green silhouette of a dog is centered beneath the wording. Gold accent elements appear along the sides of the shield. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) gold, black, green, white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Career coaching services; Professional coaching services in the field of government contracting, business development, and federal sales; Educational services, namely, conducting workshops, seminars, and training programs in the field of federal government contracting and procurement; Vocational skills training in the field of government contracting; Career counseling, namely, providing advice concerning education options to pursue career opportunities; Educational services, namely, providing continuing professional education courses in the field of government contracting, business development, and federal sales; Education services, namely, providing online non-downloadable webinars and educational videos in the field of government contracting; Providing training for certification in the field of federal procurement and government contract business development; Professional coaching services in the field of government contracting and federal business development; Training services in the field of career training services for individuals seeking employment in government contracting and business development roles |
| Pseudo Mark | GOVERNMENT CLOSE CERTIFIED |
| Goods and Services | Business consulting services in the field of federal government contract acquisition; Business development consulting services; Business development services; Business consulting services in the field of government contracting and federal sales |
Classification Information
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, January 30, 2026 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, July 31, 2024 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, July 31, 2024 |
| 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 | Friday, January 30, 2026 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, July 31, 2024 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, July 31, 2024 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | RICHARD C. HOWARD LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Groton, MA 01450
US |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, January 30, 2026 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, January 30, 2026 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Thursday, May 28, 2026 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
