HC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, June 14, 2016, a trademark application was filed for HC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HC trademark a serial number of 87070435. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Tuesday, September 10, 2024. This trademark is owned by American Humane Association. The HC trademark is filed in the category with the following description:

Zoos, aquariums, conservation parks, and facilities with animals on public display
hc

General Information


Serial Number87070435
Word MarkHC
Filing DateTuesday, June 14, 2016
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateTuesday, September 10, 2024
Registration Number5418984
Registration DateTuesday, March 6, 2018
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 30, 2017

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized letters "HC" with an outline of a giraffe in the "H" and an outline of a fin in the "C". The wording is within a circle design with a thin inner circular border and a stylized thicker outer border.
Goods and ServicesZoos, aquariums, conservation parks, and facilities with animals on public display
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Certification Mark StatementThe certification mark, as used by authorized persons, certifies that the treatment, care and welfare of animals conform to the standards, regulations, guidelines, or specifications developed and published by the certifier.

Classification Information


International ClassB -
US Class CodesB
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, June 20, 2016
Primary CodeB
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 2015

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAmerican Humane Association
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20036

Party NameAmerican Humane Association
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20036

Party NameAmerican Humane Association
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20036

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, September 23, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, June 17, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, June 20, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, June 21, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, September 23, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 30, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, September 23, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, September 23, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, March 6, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 21, 2017ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, March 28, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, March 28, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, April 6, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 21, 2017LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, May 10, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Saturday, January 6, 2018TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 30, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 25, 2017NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Saturday, January 6, 2018USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, January 18, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, January 18, 2018STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, January 30, 2018ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, January 31, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 6, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, March 6, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, September 5, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, September 6, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, September 10, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, February 19, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED