| Serial Number | 86556064 |
| Word Mark | GROOT |
| Filing Date | Friday, March 6, 2015 |
| Status | 702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, May 4, 2022 |
| Registration Number | 4862380 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, December 1, 2015 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, September 15, 2015 |
| Goods and Services | Trash and document destruction services; recycling of waste and trash |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized word "GROOT" located in the center of the image of three concentric circles that are joined together on the left side. |
| Goods and Services | Trash services, namely, rental of dumpsters |
| Goods and Services | Bottle and can collection for recycling; waste disposal for others; paper and cardboard collection for recycling; industrial, commercial, and residential waste management and recycling services |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of "GROOT" in the mark is "GREAT". |
| International Class | 040 - Treatment of materials. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 103, 106 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, March 19, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 040 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, November 30, 2014 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, November 30, 2014 |
| International Class | 037 - Building construction; repair; installation services. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 103, 106 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, March 19, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 037 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, November 30, 2014 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, November 30, 2014 |
| International Class | 039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 105 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, March 19, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 039 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, November 30, 2014 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, November 30, 2014 |
| Party Name | WASTE CONNECTIONS US, INC. |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380 |
| Party Name | Groot Industries, Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 |
| Party Name | Groot Industries, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 |
| Party Name | Groot Industries, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, March 19, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, March 10, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, June 11, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, June 11, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, June 11, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 11, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2015 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Thursday, July 23, 2015 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, July 23, 2015 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, July 24, 2015 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Sunday, July 26, 2015 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, August 7, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, August 26, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2015 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2015 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 1, 2015 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Friday, March 20, 2015 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, August 10, 2015 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, February 1, 2017 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2020 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Wednesday, May 4, 2022 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, May 4, 2022 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Sunday, December 1, 2024 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 4, 2022 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |