| Serial Number | 86701285 |
| Word Mark | GRITS GIRLS RAISED IN THE SOUTH |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, July 22, 2015 |
| Status | 701 - SECTION 8 - ACCEPTED |
| Status Date | Friday, April 29, 2022 |
| Registration Number | 4981574 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, June 21, 2016 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, April 5, 2016 |
| Goods and Services | Educational and entertainment services, namely, providing motivational speaking services in the field of etiquette, social graces; Entertainment services in the nature of live plays and musical theater |
| In Another Form Statement | The mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 08/01/1995 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a stylized capital "G" forming a lady's head and shoulder with a hat that makes the top portion of the letter "G", and a lady's hand which makes up the bottom curving of the enclosed "G" of the word "GRITS"; under the word "GRITS" appears the wording "GIRLS RAISED IN THE SOUTH". |
| In Another Form Statement | The mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 08/01/1995 |
| In Another Form Statement | The mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 08/01/1995 |
| In Another Form Statement | The mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 08/01/1995 |
| Goods and Services | Baseball caps and hats; Short-sleeved or long-sleeved t-shirts |
| In Another Form Statement | The mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 08/01/1995 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Coffee cups, tea cups and mugs |
| In Another Form Statement | The mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 08/01/1995 |
| International Class | 021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, July 29, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, January 1, 1996 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, March 1, 1996 |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, July 29, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, January 1, 1996 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, March 1, 1996 |
| 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 | Wednesday, July 29, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, March 1, 1998 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, March 1, 1998 |
| Party Name | GRITS, Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Athens, AL 35611 |
| Party Name | GRITS, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Birmingham, AL 35210 |
| Party Name | GRITS, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Birmingham, AL 35210 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Saturday, April 30, 2022 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED |
| Friday, April 29, 2022 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED |
| Wednesday, April 27, 2022 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Thursday, November 11, 2021 | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED |
| Monday, June 21, 2021 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Friday, July 8, 2016 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, June 21, 2016 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, April 5, 2016 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 5, 2016 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, March 16, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 1, 2016 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Saturday, February 6, 2016 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, February 5, 2016 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, February 5, 2016 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, November 2, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, July 30, 2015 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 29, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM |
| Saturday, July 25, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM |