| Serial Number | 99625235 |
| Word Mark | GOV CLOSE CERTIFIED |
| Filing Date | Friday, January 30, 2026 |
| Status | 661 - RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED |
| Status Date | Monday, June 22, 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 |
| 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. |
| Goods and Services | Career coaching services; Professional coaching services in the field of government contracting, business development, and procuring of federal sales being government contracts; 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 procuring federal sales being government contracts; 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 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) gold, black, green, white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| 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 procuring federal sales being government contracts |
| 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 |
| Party Name | RICHARD C. HOWARD LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Groton, MA 01450 US |
| 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 |
| Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, June 22, 2026 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, June 22, 2026 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, June 22, 2026 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |