| Serial Number | 98111979 |
| Word Mark | H HOUSTON METROPOLITAN PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, August 1, 2023 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, September 10, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 7499234 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, September 10, 2024 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, June 25, 2024 |
| Goods and Services | Education services, namely, providing webinars, seminars, and conferences in the field of law, legal research, and legal ethics and providing course materials in connection therewith; Education services, namely, providing seminars and workshops in the fields of continuing legal education for legal assistants and paralegals |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a stylized "H" that forms a scale of justice with the stylized wording "HOUSTON METROPOLITAN" above the "H" and the stylized wording "PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION" below the "H". All the foregoing elements sit within a square carrier. |
| 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 12/31/2004 |
| 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 12/31/2004 |
| 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 12/31/2004 |
| 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 12/31/2004 |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | As to "HOUSTON METROPOLITAN PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION" |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Promoting the interests of legal assistants and paralegals in professional advancement by means of an association; Providing an on-line searchable database featuring classified ad listings and employment opportunities |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION" |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, August 30, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, November 20, 2019 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, November 20, 2019 |
| 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, August 30, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, November 20, 2019 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, November 20, 2019 |
| Party Name | Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Houston, TX 77077 |
| Party Name | Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Houston, TX 77077 |
| Party Name | Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Houston, TX 77077 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, August 4, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, August 31, 2023 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, August 30, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 22, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, April 22, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, April 22, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, May 20, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |