GREAT LAKES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, July 11, 2007, a trademark application was filed for GREAT LAKES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GREAT LAKES trademark a serial number of 77227377. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, June 19, 2017. This trademark is owned by Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation. The GREAT LAKES trademark is filed in the Insurance & Financial Services category with the following description:

Educational loan services, namely, origination, acquisition and servicing of educational loans
great lakes

General Information


Serial Number77227377
Word MarkGREAT LAKES
Filing DateWednesday, July 11, 2007
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, June 19, 2017
Registration Number3414244
Registration DateTuesday, April 22, 2008
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 5, 2008

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a pyramid design featuring a first pyramid having a second pyramid within it, and a third pyramid within the second pyramid. The first pyramid is blue, the second pyramid is white, and the third pyramid is made up of light blue stripes. The words "Great Lakes" is positioned under the first pyramid and is in blue.
Goods and ServicesEducational loan services, namely, origination, acquisition and servicing of educational loans
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) blue, white and light blue is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"GREAT LAKES"

Classification Information


International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, July 16, 2007
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, June 26, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, June 26, 2007

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNELNET, INC.
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLINCOLN, NE 68508

Party NameNELNET, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLINCOLN, NE 68508

Party NameGREAT LAKES EDUCATIONAL LOAN SERVICES, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMADISON, WI 53704

Party NameGreat Lakes Higher Education Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMadison, WI 53704

Party NameGreat Lakes Higher Education Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMadison, WI 53704

Party NameGreat Lakes Higher Education Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMadison, WI 53704

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, December 15, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, December 15, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, December 15, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, June 25, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, June 25, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, June 25, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 10, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, April 10, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 28, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, March 28, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, December 6, 2017AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, June 19, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, June 19, 2017REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, June 19, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, June 19, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, May 1, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, April 22, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Sunday, September 15, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Sunday, September 15, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, August 30, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Saturday, September 14, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, August 30, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 22, 2008REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 5, 2008PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, January 16, 2008NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, January 2, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, December 29, 2007APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, December 21, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, December 21, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, December 21, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, November 12, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, October 15, 2007NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, October 15, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, October 15, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, October 15, 2007ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, July 17, 2007NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Monday, July 16, 2007NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM